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This document is a funding and status report for MKULTRA Subproject 80, which aimed to develop techniques for extracting and identifying drugs and biological agents from human tissues for medico-legal purposes.

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Project MIKROKOSMOS, Subproject 80 Date Initiated: 10 January 1958 Date Expires: 9 January 1962 Funds Current: $50,000.00 Purpose: To provide services for a very sensitive nation-request to conduct extraction and identification techniques of drugs and biological entities from human tissues. Acts as consultation for medico-legal problems, identification of inmates, etc. Status: A continuing project. No studies. Cost Account: 212 S-190-1902 Obligations: Date Incurred: 31 December 1958 Liquidated: $3,150.00 Balance: $46,850.00 POPPORATION CEJC,A,N, D-201 CosCAccount 212 S-190-1902 Obligations Unliquidated Date Incurred Liquidated Balance 8 M u A u Y 3,150.00 ~ \~-.·- ·-~~-~ ~--~-~~-. ;~ ~-------:~~~" ~.) ~_ _ :; }""' ....... 8 0 -=---- ,-- ;..P?PO'n:U !C::, CE:.JC:,\'!"!ON A--- - !)? -;_q;?<>"l"~~ H lr- .ift~is ::qr~ ~- ==-=:_:_--~~~~~~~·~, '~.tv£ . ---__. ... --~--~·----·~~ ~ C'lll'•il JQ ~~~~ ....1 _. .1 ~·~fi!.-'.~~,.'):-;.Jd2_(!_-:2_1'o? j._P,.o!t~il;il!;iG Of!JCE:\::: ~~ _ Di -~"~!."": b·'!l~t~ic•r:.! 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To the right of the vault image, prominent white text reads "THE BLACK VAULT" in a unique font, followed by several lines of white text detailing the origin and nature of the document collection. Below this explanatory text, a bright yellow line of text presents a URL: "http://mkultra.theblackvault.com". There are no photographs of people, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redactions, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. ~ .. r- ~--.otl>l . lUll I:__ -~------ - . : . 2.: ;liUi:::~cbl_okL_~Cfii.lt-m'~ceJ. _ _ Pirt•too, ~~,~~~~b1--t~,f~~~r~~----~ S• :. ftij 11-atiMl-it\V~ee.-A-\Ot&l 01-jS~~~. .- &--~-~- __ l obllgJt.*-~t Wl-~~-=4\li1_ll3 N ,So___!9W'm"II1Doe 1\ la ut.tct~ted '5t-e&U\1CC\al-Ni48 VlUtlt obllM'Wl-tor--;-·~ ---~- W• ~\1 tM ft..l.O.!_~ _not ~ o~. . -s a ·.t·lt Rl ail~-:-: !SS/~etU DiYUton-=------·-_--_---___ The document appears to be an official project description with a heading indicating "80-1" and "Project MKULTRA, Subproject 80". It contains fields for "Date Initiated," "Date Expires," and "Funds-current year" with corresponding entries. A handwritten annotation "A" is visible on the right side of the page. There are several redacted or obscured areas, particularly in the middle right and bottom sections, obscuring content that may have been deemed sensitive. The text describes the project's purpose as providing sensitive services related to extraction, identification, and consultant work on medico-legal problems. The image is a scanned page from a ledger or financial record. It features a table with columns for "Date," "Remarks and References," "Obligations Incurred," "Obligations Liquidated," and "Unliquidated Balance." There are handwritten notes in the "Remarks and References" column, including a diagonal line that appears to obscure some text, with a handwritten "A" visible. The page has a printed header with "80-2," "2015," and "2125-1390-3902." There is also a black, rectangular redaction at the top of the page. Another black, rectangular redaction is at the bottom of the page. This document appears to be a declassified memorandum related to the MKUltra project. It features official stamps, including a handwritten "80-3" at the top right and a stamp indicating "APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION". There is also a handwritten date "4 May 1962". A section appears to be an "OBLIGATION REFERENCE NO." which has been filled in with "2015" and "2125-1390-3908". The document also contains a redacting box with the letter "A" inside, suggesting obscured content. There are no photographs or diagrams visible, but the text details financial obligations related to a subproject named "MAULTRA". This document is a declassified memorandum, dated January 10, 1958, addressed to the Comptroller and concerns the MKULTRA subproject. It includes handwritten annotations in blue ink, such as "A" stamps and what appears to be a signature and name. There is also a numerical designation "80-4" in the top right corner. Parts of the document are obscured by thick black redaction marks, particularly over names of individuals. The memo details the approval and obligation of funds for the MKULTRA project. The visible portion of this page shows a form with handwritten entries. There are two dates, "23 Feb 1953" and "16 Mar 1953," with "Authorized" written next to the first and "Service Q - Deb. SO" next to the second. Numerical entries of "5,116.72" appear twice, with "5,106.72" written further to the right on one line, and "5,166.72" below the first occurrence. At the top right, "80-4" is handwritten, and below it, "H51" and "6-2502-10-101" are also present in handwriting. There is also a stamp with "TO" written on it. No photographs, diagrams, or experimental procedures are visible. The document is a declassified memo dated March 17, 1958, regarding a subproject of MKULTRA. It contains official stamps, routing marks, and handwritten annotations. There are also several redactions obscuring specific information. The memo details payment for an invoice and discusses the financial obligations for the project. A stamp with the words "I CERTIFY THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE" indicates a financial certification. Portions of the document are obscured by black ink, likely to protect sensitive information.

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