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--------·-·--··---·------------------------~~--------..-..=:.~;;;;;;;&illiiiilllj;O;O !'' • . . ' ,,. . TO; File SUBJECT: SI and H Experimentation, 17 November 1953 • .. ·!.·. • ' Tuesday, ~ 7 November .. in Building lJ . . ' iss ·,' .. In view of the fact that Mis only worked a . few. times previously and this was first attendance, both ·or these girls wer > e . asked to only during • the first two tests. :· '·' The first test consisted of an experiment involving the sage and the transmittal of same u~ ·.·word. Mi first trie~st with M~' .·.:. . · '!._ using the . · tion. Hi~$ placed in a. ·deep, ·, ... ;· · ,:·hypnotic condition and t.hen told to open her eyes while a~sl~.e. :;\' cal passage from a book given to her b in about two or three minutes, memor ie" .. while still under hypnosis was given instruc was to leave the room, proceed from that room to ·.· ' .. Polygraph Section where she wouln enter and sit . told there would be people in the room and that under no cirornnstances woudl she recall the passage memoraiz~d except if the code word "Medicine" was used. When and if the code -word "f-1~dicine11 was used, she was at once to wri t.e the . l memorai red -passage and go into a deep hypnotic sleep thereafter. After these instructions were given, M · netic state, was sent to Room #3 by and the two observers present terro- ~ g , p ses, threats, etc. to get reveal the J" Mi~ . ' . ,t -~passa~c which she would nato- oc ul d no~: gave the code word to Hi _nd ~.ben au Hi~ . ,, wro'te the fairly long passage almost wit error and passed ·.·'· a deep hypnotic state • int~ . ~hen took control of Hi d made her again ~~/;s and walk from room ff he operations room and upon_ entering that room r,o to the S:w"d·ow n And pas~ at once· into a deep sleep. Subsequently, M . . ns awoken!':'d ..:~ and for matter of record, it should· be noted, s e "ad otal amnesia for the entire l. was one of the main perfonnance.~his~~-arnn~siB of the test and Mi d received instructions all ~lements .along the way in attaining a o a B.mnesia. 1 ' ' .. -----... ..... The page displays a digital banner with a stylized title "THE BLACK VAULT" in white, graffiti-like lettering against a dark, gradient background that transitions from black to deep blue. To the left is a 3D rendered image of a large, metallic vault door with multiple dials, levers, and a central spinning lock mechanism, illuminated by a bright blue light. White text below the title provides information about the origin of the document, stating it's from The Black Vault's online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). At the bottom, a yellow URL is prominently displayed: "http://mkultra.theblackvault.com". The page contains a typewritten document with handwritten annotations in the top right corner that appear to be a date and classification. There are several large, black redactions obscuring content throughout the document, particularly names and specific details of the experiment. The text describes an experiment involving hypnosis and memorization, with a mention of a "Polygraph Section." There is also a circular stamp-like marking on the left side of the page. At the bottom, there are more extensive redactions that obscure a significant portion of the page. ..:~ and for matter of record, it should· be noted, s e "ad otal amnesia for the entire l. was one of the main perfonnance.~his~~-arnn~siB of the test and Mi d received instructions all ~lements .along the way in attaining a o a B.mnesia. 1 ' ' .. -----... ..... .. . .... ,, \t -i. • ' < t ~ •• - • ~' - '"4 ..... ---c-;cc-----------------------------·---------- '·I • . ' '· , .' , '".i ., I' .' ' ' ' :, ,I,•_ ~- . i'i ( \ I • •; ~ , : ; ,,; ,. .. : :)/:~. 'l: .•. .I . :.~ 1 ·,' using_Mj.~~ ~ • Th.. test of the evening w-ain ·.·.'': :.·.·,\-' and Mi . as the principals. M. took Mis~-- . · · . , :·'1:~ Room 3 ari p aced her in a deep hypno c state. He then caused her ' : , 't·!' to open her eyes and gave her instructions that she waul-·as leep. ,.': but car~ instructions in a 11normal11 manner. H , hen ·. .. · ·.. gave Ni~n envelope which he informed her contain_d'"'h ghly . , . · · confidenhal matter and ~o conceal this paper very carefully,· ··· .. ~ on her person. He told ~· after she had concealed the paper,· 'i~ r; to carry it to the ladies room and go before the mirror and fix her ·. ) hair. : She was instructed that another girl she did not know would .. , .. . ··~: . .. ente.r and at some moment while in -~.·.ro oom, this person ~ . , : ask, 11Do you happen to lmow where ~;F>ffice is?" Hiss- . ·, was instructed that when this code was us"ed. she was to take this . . ·'· :· envelope from her person and hand it to the person immediately, · •• t. ·leave the ladies room, return to Room 3, sit in the chair.where sh~ ; had been sitting a.nd go into a deep sleep with a complete amnesia for .\ 3': ·' .• .t his ~n tire ac tiv i ty. •. \ I, ~starting H~in . with the operations roorp, place~deep sleep and g~e following instructions: she was to open her eyes and act normal, but remain deep asleep during • the activity and was told to go to the ladies room, .t his ~n tire ac tiv i ty. •. \ I, ~starting H~in . with the operations roorp, place~deep sleep and g~e following instructions: she was to open her eyes and act normal, but remain deep asleep during • the activity and was told to go to the ladies room, go to the mirror .,. ' ·and fix her hair. She was told she would note a r,irl there whom she did not know who would also be fixing herhair. told to say to '·j " . ' I the other girl, "Do you happen to know where office is?" l' ..\ .) She was told the girl would give her an envelope or cument. She was ···: told she was to take the envelope and very carefully conceal it on her 'f :'·, ·'• person. After she had concealed it, she \,ras ·told to leave the ladi~s ..\ room and go to Room 23. She was told there would be a man she would not F . know in Room 23 and she was to engage him in conversation ond if he .,~ • asked her anything about a paper or envelope she would not be able to ; .: ·;h .. give any ans~er i tion but she was told if anyone asked -~ ' t' . ~ her, "Do you know she was to ask that person to go with ' .. '/ r ' t ·:• ( ·: he ., r ' to the operat gh the side door and after taking ... , .· I ~ : '" . . · • . :.~: .I (. ~ .. • ~.ol • ' • t . ·, . ..J ..•. 'i this person into the operations roorn she w1s to rll'lltver the pnpc1· to hi1n 1 eo ' go to the sofa, lie down and to slMp and havo to Lul ornneoj.n ·for· thJ.a entire a.cti vi ty. . . ..... • .. ., '- 1'' It should be noted tho. t both of the a. bove mentioned tests 'Were ; · : not discussed until approximately ono hour later and at this point, the ' :· .~ ,. .. · : writer test to both girls. Even with detaj ls of the .. . ·· no ~mary of tho ection in its entirety and remember very va.guelycer~ain minor incidents •. .. ' ' . ,~ The document is a typed page with several redacted sections, indicated by black ink scribbled over portions of the text. There are no photographs, stamps, or forms visible. However, there is a handwritten annotation in the upper left margin, appearing as a stylized "A" enclosed in a circle, and possibly another marking further down the left margin. The text itself describes conditions and instructions related to a test involving hypnosis, suggesting experimental procedures. approximately ono hour later and at this point, the ' :· .~ ,. .. · : writer test to both girls. Even with detaj ls of the .. . ·· no ~mary of tho ection in its entirety and remember very va.guelycer~ain minor incidents •. .. ' ' . ,~ '· , - . .. ·, \ . ., .--12 ~ ' . ~ ,. ;. ~, ..: ;.OI,t,;f~· ' ' . '· ' ,"'~ I .·, . ' ';·, \ .. 'I • ~ ;, '·'·'. . ,,, · .. :: .. ' .!.e. . . " j · ( 'I ' : :~ ' t. :·. This page contains typed text with several portions obscured by black redactions. There are also handwritten annotations, including a large "A" in the left margin and some underlining and scribbling that is difficult to decipher. Several lines of text appear to be completely blacked out. The document is a declassified report detailing an experiment. The text describes procedures related to an experiment involving amnesia and suggestibility tests.