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TO: File SUBJECT: Sl and H Experimentation, 16 October 1951. On Tuesday, 16 October 1951, Messrs. SI and H experiments with ~c~d ,...__,-as subjects. For some time it has been contemplated that moving pictures made of individuals both under SI and entering and reaching SI th~ state would be valuable for clinical purposes. It was, therefore, agreed to make certain tests during this session to what det~rmine kinds of cameras, lights, etc. would be necessary for this type of work •. • Accordingly, after several brief inductions and simple post hypnotics had been given, the major experiment of the evening was carried out as follows: ~Tid ~re .. - Doth induc;d into a deep SI s~-~er~~d to open their eyes and appear "normal" and move about in the Operations Room. Thereafter, they were both again returned into a sleep state and awakened. The second part of the experiment consisted of both subjects again being induced into a sleep state and again being returned to a "normal" condition. They were then instructed to walk from the Operations Room into the laboratory where an extensive conversation was carried on with both subjects and where certain catalepsy tests were made. Thereafter, both subjects were returned again in the "normal" state to the Operations Room where they were placed in a sleep state on the sofa • ...._,whose activity is somewhat eccentric, ·was t1fe~;~ed. given a simple post hypnotic and awakened. After. completed the simple post .. ,."' hypnotic successfully, was returned to a sleep state and fully uS awakened. Total experiment took approxim:Itely minutes during .. which time both subjects were, for at least 40 minutes, in a total SI state. ·,, Technical Details .. .. ·'.e Cine Kodaks were used. An· analysis of available light was considered inadequate for perfection. However, owing to our limited facilities, it was decided to proceed as planned, Using a tripod with a panhead and the-cameras mentioned. Two hundred feet of ~uper XX film was used. Such phenomena as rigidity of limbs, facial expressions, move • ments, and post hypnotic suggestions were highlighted_... At this time it is impossible to predict the results, but i~ is hoped that the knowledge gained will contribute toward the later filming of a com plete course of procedure • • '\. -2- ··• . •· . \.·, .. ~ The image is a digital banner with a dark, deep blue background. On the left side, there is a stylized illustration of a bank vault door, complete with a large circular dial, intricate gears, and bolts. A bright blue glow emanates from behind the vault door, suggesting light or energy. On the right side, bold, white, stylized text reads "THE BLACK VAULT" against a dark background with a subtle blue glow. Below this title, white text provides information about the document's origin from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The text concludes with a yellow URL: "http://mkultra.theblackvault.com". There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redactions, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. The page is purely informational and graphic, serving as an introduction or header for the document. is impossible to predict the results, but i~ is hoped that the knowledge gained will contribute toward the later filming of a com plete course of procedure • • '\. -2- ··• . •· . \.·, .. ~ This document is a typed report with handwritten annotations at the top right. The annotations are "A/B, 3, 2/102". There are also several black redactions obscuring text throughout the document, particularly names of individuals and details of the experiments. The layout consists of a "TO:", "SUBJECT:", and body paragraphs detailing an experiment with subjects in a "SI state." A section titled "Technical Details" concludes the visible content. There are no photographs, stamps, forms, diagrams, or tables. The visual content primarily highlights the redactions, suggesting sensitive or classified information was removed. The document is a scanned page of text with several imperfections. There are black ink marks, smudges, and some small dark specks scattered across the page, likely from the scanning process or the original document's condition. A notable element is a black, abstract marking at the top center of the page, which could be a redacted image or a smudge. There are also circular marks on the left side of the page, one with a black filled-in circle. The text discusses the use of Cine Kodaks, film, and the analysis of available light, mentioning phenomena like rigidity of limbs and facial expressions. Near the bottom, the number "-2-" is printed, suggesting it's page two of a larger document.