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. ':- '" -·" { I j f { 3 Septe~~r 1958 I 1 . (1' I ~ l MEMOHANDUM I<'OR: -. i SUB• . 'Tl!:CT l t-4" The sum of $2,150 vas r~ceived for \1o1·k on th~ l Pr~diction Study. 'l'he work vas completed and the folbwing sums vere paid out tts noted on our monthly reports. j Dr. 500.00. ~ir.~~- 100.00 Total $2 100.00 1 :Balance in account $50.00. . •. :. , ,::r ',-;• t. . .·. l [) RECEIPT ---~- bereby acl<..nowledged for , 19-58, dra-wn on~the o£ .. t • • '~ ~ 18 June 1953 MEMORANDUM FOR: CI-llttlt, FINANCP:: DIVISION VIA TSS/Budget Offlc.er -SUBJECT. MKUL'l"RA S·J.1>projed 65, Invoie" No. 7. Allotraent 6·l50~·10-00l l, Invoice No. l. for t!to a.bovt) subproject is attached. I l}a)'!'.i'l!lnt should be made as !ollows: I z, Pl¢;ue forward the check to Chl.ef/TSS/Chemical Diviaion through TSS/Budget Officer by Wf:<;\needay, ~ July 1 1958. t 3. Tbis is a final invoice. A tot81 d $~i!,150. 00 was -! obligated under this cubp1·oject durltlg JtY 58. However, dncc ·l it h n.nticipa.ted tba.t additional fuacl& will be obligated for this l proj~ct.the tiles eboul•i not be cloud, 1 l 1 Attachments: lnvoictt & Certlflc.ati(llll Dlstribvtir..n: Orig ~..: Z .. Addreeseo fj);t/ •rf'? / __ , '.-./-- \C-r I (\4 "' I ~ '- · .• .".'t! . ,,J I () !' ··\ \ . l ·" INVO!CF. .. i .F'or services l t Cl<:R T ll" I CAT IONS (1) !t hi hereby certified that thi!l is I::woice No. Z. apl>lybg to Subproject 6S of l,{KUL'J.'RA, that perform:;,nc~ haa been sati.sfactory, that thi! se:rv· ices have been accomplished in accorclanct.~ witb mutual ag,C"eements, that a detailed agenda. of the payraonta and .receipts is on file i.n TSS/CD, that tbh bill h juot aurl cOI"l'CCt a~:..d that p:lym!\'!i1t thereof has not yet been made. Date:_ ___ (Z) It h hereby cer~i!iE'd tbat this invoice a.ppties to Subproject 6S unde1· Ml\UIJTRA which wua duly ap~woved an<i that the project is b{)ing ca.rried out in accOI'da..'1ce with the momornndtun dated lZ Aprill953 from the DC! to the DD/ A, &J:J.d thi! ext<msiou of this autb.orit:r iu av.bsequl"nt meinoranda.. D~to: __ -~-""_._, .,_"""~- ·-- -·-- : : ..J . 14 April 19S8 A'£1'F..:NTION Fin-.nco Divhiou SliDJECT MJ.WL'fRA, Subproject 65 Mditional Authorb:ation No. l Under tbe authol'ity granted in. tbe .Memorandum dated 13 April 1953, fror£1. the The image on this page is a graphic that features an illustration of a vault door on the left and text on the right. The vault door is detailed with a circular dial and mechanical components, rendered in shades of gray and blue. The text above the vault is in a stylized, handwritten font that reads "THE BLACK VAULT" in white with a blue outline. Below this title, in white block letters, is a description of The Black Vault as an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The bottom of the text includes a yellow URL for the website. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redactions, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. This document appears to be a memorandum from September 3, 1958, detailing payments for a "Prediction Study." The document is partially redacted, with black ink obscuring names and specific details of the study. Handwritten annotations include "A", "H", "C", and a date in the bottom right corner, "12/13/60". There are also some official-looking stamps, one of which includes the letter "A", and another with "Chief, Conduct Division". The visual cues suggest a financial ledger or payout record associated with the study. to the DD/ A, &J:J.d thi! ext<msiou of this autb.orit:r iu av.bsequl"nt meinoranda.. D~to: __ -~-""_._, .,_"""~- ·-- -·-- : : ..J . 14 April 19S8 A'£1'F..:NTION Fin-.nco Divhiou SliDJECT MJ.WL'fRA, Subproject 65 Mditional Authorb:ation No. l Under tbe authol'ity granted in. tbe .Memorandum dated 13 April 1953, fror£1. the DCt to the DD/ A Md tllo exteneion of tbie autbori.ty i .. n eubnequent memor~d~.t, Subproject 6$ was eum of$~. l5Q, 00 ha& be:~n authol'ized to cover tho Subproject's l expena~e (thouby bringing to a total of $5Z, 130. 00 funds obligated 1 TSS/Cben:liuJ Divhion APl?ROVEfJ FOR OBUGATION Oi' FUNDS: Date2 Dhtdbutiont Orlg & ~ - Adtlne1u:e ·-1--;::-TSS/FASB ....F. i '~ "'" ~' ~~ -~ -·~'-'--~--.~--i..- "'"~--~-~"'""'"',;.,~ '"-"'-#.J:F"'-~'""'~-~~"""·';,;., ,;;wwitt&'t~4~;;.;"~ ... --· ..c ,,. ." ".,_.:_,.,.,,, ... .. ___ ·__ e I l !!..RA'FT - l ll A-pril 1958 ) ..~.::.:;.·~ : ME1-10AA.llll>UM FOR: __ TEE RECORD Supplement~.ry Funds, MKULTRA, Subproject 65 SUBJEC'l' I 1. The I•urpooe of the supplement t? this project is to ___ (!_, sr~~t~~-~t.l,l_dy Pt:.~'!1,£~tr'~,!}l~~-1Justn\Ont ~~­ support-a of the refuge~s alre&fly exa.znined in this project. Several members of tbe . project_ staff vill indepen•letitly rate t:aeh subject on a specified list of_adj\wtment variables having to do with health, occupation, social. relationships, and e.cculturationo:_ 2. \/bile it h~a bt:en r,r,ticip~ted. that the original budget - for the cun·ent year vould-cover the cost of this phnse, delayfl_~~- vorktime of several of tbe ste.ff me!llbers. The attached. supple· are no longer O!! tbe projcet-r•ayroll. __ 3· The total &ld.itional coat of this project vill not ex~ec·i $2,1.50.00, (thereby bringing to a total of $52,1)0.00 f\mda obligated during IT 58), to be charged against Allotment 8-25(,2-10.00. 4. Other specification for this :project remain ao stated I I 1 G> f i 1 - 2 - l -J t in the 1-!emot·and\tm for the Record da.te:d 28 O¢tober 195'{ 1 Subject: 1 Cont1nua.tic•n of Project t-1KULTRA,- SubJ;-roject 65. i 'l'SS/Chemieal Division _________ APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION 01<' l<'UNDS: Date: - - -- • - ; -/ - _ l , j - r f nc : - -. .,: c· : ~ . - . . - '!,--//'Ajr j . - ..- 0 c. . c~== Distribut.ion: ---- - · -- Original _only Att achroon t: Sv:rplemen tal Budget SUPPl"~MENT AL BUDGET, MKULTRA; Subproject 65 $500.00 Dr~·~ ·Dr~ sociologists 1,000.00 500.00 Mr psychologist 150.00 Medical-student parti_cjp~_rrt Qh_s_er~ers ·rotal $ Z,lSO .00 1 . - . . - '!,--//'Ajr j . - ..- 0 c. . c~== Distribut.ion: ---- - · -- Original _only Att achroon t: Sv:rplemen tal Budget SUPPl"~MENT AL BUDGET, MKULTRA; Subproject 65 $500.00 Dr~·~ ·Dr~ sociologists 1,000.00 500.00 Mr psychologist 150.00 Medical-student parti_cjp~_rrt Qh_s_er~ers ·rotal $ Z,lSO .00 1 JUCP US T 0 ! ·I J 5 October 1960 ~MORANDUM FOR 'l'l{l<~ RECORD SUI,TECT! AccourJting for MKUV£RA Subproject 65~ This_yrojccL\Iaa_term1no.ted vith the grant trmde in FY 5'[~58. An v.ccmmting vaa remlered to the Svciety and. su"t·seqc.ently tre<nlllmittcd to us covering the terlllinal eran_t b t_. . 11 i;;r-ea't,e_d_ M a part of the total money-givew tr _d urine; U:is fiscl:'.l period i.n that-ncco1.mting w c 1 :hron-fil~ in MKULTRA Subproject 61. Chief TSD/Research Bra.nch ~~--·-·· _-_ 0·~ ,:·-~-- 'lllis J>r·oject ($50 000) was accot1nted for in the over-ali 1 .,Project • MKIJLTRA 65. ~ I HECEIPT Cashier's Checi5No. ~nd No. DM 437 Date: 13 November 1957 1 1 --· wz /"'~=--;;---· @}. ·E R!i:CEII'T . . . . ' ~,.......__~., --..... ~-·•""' __. .., __ .,__.._..._-• .,,......,.,.._~"'..:...---~--:...-o~.._.:.:.....,j. ___ _,_...,.,._,.._ - 4-·~~;: . . ;.. .. :~.~=---: - ~ - ~ · ~. ,- ,,. ' ""~ - · " ";.,__",_~-"~..:":<.!-'·.-·-~·--;\-;..,- .. :'~~ ~ . ~ . . ' . ) 30 O<:tober 1957 ll.tl:MORANDl!M ~~011: CHIKf. r·INANC£ DIVISION VIA; SUBJ£C1': l\!KUJ.TRA Subproject 65, Invoice No. 1, Allot:rnent 8·l5Clcl0 .. 00) ,. . l. Invo!ce No. 1 fot' the £<bove sub£l!'Oject is ~tt.~che,l • .l;J3.yu:~ent should be .rnado as follows: 'I-.vo ca.shi(lr1s checks, one in. the illnount of $.30, 000. OCt "'"""'""·uof .}lO, 000.00, ~10th. ~ ] 1 l. Ple<.\~eo forward the checks to Acting ~_:.t.lef, TSS/ i. Chemical Dividon through TSS/l?nlllt;et Officer by Fdday, 8 Nove-:mber 1']"..>"1. l 3. Thin is a final hwoic'-'l. A total r;t $50, 000. 00 was .obU::~nted unJer thia sub?roject dudng FY 56. However, since His n.ntidp~tod th?.t ~cldiHon.al fund!J will be obliga.ted {or this projf.od, the files should nt•t be dosed. 1 1 I TSS/Chemical DhiGlon A ttl\ChrlH.mtu: InvQice ~ Ccl:tlfic&tiona Vi at.dl:mti.Q!ll '-Crig t; l. • ~\cdl:'euco 1 ., Ccmptrollu:r .,,. '•.'"-. I ;:;,..,·. . :·~ ·· 1•.· •· :> 1l 1/ :J. ;--· -~~··" {t I'.,'(: I, C2284 a., Jt j I lNVOIO~ For set'vicca $50,QOO.OO ,. I I CJ<~RTHPlCATIONS (1) 1t 1s hereby ce1·tHicd that tMs b lnvoico No. 1 npplyir.g to Subproject 65 of .M.KULr.L'RA, t:h«.l pcdot"mance has been The document is a scanned receipt with several handwritten annotations. A numerical annotation "65-2" is visible in the top right corner. Handwritten letters "D" and "Q" are in the upper portion of the page, with "E" and "B" near the right margin of the main text. The text of the receipt indicates acknowledgement of a treasurer's check dated June 26, 1958, for $2,150.00. Large black redactions obscure specific details of who the check was drawn on and to whom it was payable. A handwritten date "7-2-55" is present at the bottom. Another handwritten letter "C" is located to the right of the redacted area. There is no photographic content, diagrams, or clear evidence of experimental procedures. I ;:;,..,·. . :·~ ·· 1•.· •· :> 1l 1/ :J. ;--· -~~··" {t I'.,'(: I, C2284 a., Jt j I lNVOIO~ For set'vicca $50,QOO.OO ,. I I CJ<~RTHPlCATIONS (1) 1t 1s hereby ce1·tHicd that tMs b lnvoico No. 1 npplyir.g to Subproject 65 of .M.KULr.L'RA, t:h«.l pcdot"mance has been eatid.-.ctory, that the eerv ices have bee•t accomp!.i~hcd in acc.orda.n.ce with mutu''ll agre~menta. that a detailed agenda of the p<\-yTner.ta a11d rcceiptfi h.1 c•n file in TSS/CD, th~t this bHl is just and correct: ~t.nd that payment thereof haw not yet been m:;o.de, I Date;: I l (2) It h hereby ce:rtHkd thM this i1woice applies to SubJ?roject 65 · \1.nder MKUL'i'RA w!lich w~"l dt~ly app1·oved and that the pl'oject is being carried ClUt in accol"dancc- with tb.~ :memoran!.h.Hn dated 1 12. Aprill9H h·om lh.e DCl t,') the DD/A, and the exteasion o.f this l (1.1ltb:.;u;ity in pulJseqo.t;nt tnf!morand.J. • Date: t,fi-IO , ,.:_,.!.a;~.~--,'.: ••• _•.v;,o'l;o_>.£~#& ... .., ... -'1-, -;,-~:;•';·- ~;i-:~ {) \h~.:h:r t:-1~ :.tut'lodfy ~'·;';:'th,l! in tt~ n.£n<oranrlum tiateJ n;J/A. 13 .l..pdll')::i:i re~~;;;_ \';..~ •. <CI tl.) c~o ::;.nJ the C.1.tl:4hi!:•n vf hLlf> nutb·::>:dty· irt OiU1.):~~":'-U:·nt L:;::.eu·,or;. rtd~ ••: :ub!. . rojE•ct t:i5 ha$ be..:rt U)prt)\;C.J (1:·~~J :-~0. (t~)£-. {iO ~~r tr1e: c-Yc.a··r1.ll ~\I ~~Vl.,.! ·1~,;..:\ f>:·oj.;;(:t f~;rds t•~:.. i.>('l!il o:)uy~·!l.tt:·c! to cove-r t•le s.ubi'l·oj<:ct ·~ ._..,;;;f,i.'-U$e2. fhit> ,,t-,lLtatl.t>t> ,~t !:.inds shol:h1 be- eha.rt;ed to · •.n.')tl~.c-nt t;qa~c2~tf:~oct. :~ h-'itu'lLD f•)H t:-nuc.\ 1"!-.)!'{ OY l:tJ~f>.): r·~•.~.·: t(''•t•l <">' l"· ' ' . i C 'n n l ! ' - ' . l'" • 1 •-"1''( j.• ·.• ~,~=1><.;.H,._._.,.,.,..,=-~.....,..._."'~'"'""'. .... _._~-~~ i~<itl~·::ll"C;, i)lre~:t(Jr i)btd:>t!ti•.>!'l: ~~:rt;,! ~. ~ ;l,..J.Jro.a.~ctt 1 - TSS/OC 1 - fSS/Fl\SB !/ TSB/3HB '(i ~ fSS/CD TSS/CD/-=280ctl957 i ) ! 1 DRAFT f l 28 Octobet· 1957 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE RECORD SUBJECT -Continuation of Project MKULTRA, ' .. ~, Subproject 135 · 1, The~groj~ct is to c~ency ' _support ofDr.~~tudi~s on~r_ef~~-~-'-G__ At the present tune the ftrst phase of th1s study 1s approachtng co.mpletion •. It is expected that the second phase, tlmt of pre---~ dieting certain r the displacement of these individuals, will occupy Dr s facility fot' the remaind-er of this year. The third, or -up · will tbade by investigators other than Dr· 2, This~s reviewed and approved by the Board ~ of Directors_o~at the m~eting of 11 March 1957. It wilLbe noted_that the attached budg~t es an e iture of ! This page is a memorandum with official stamps and handwritten annotations. A "65-3" stamp is at the top right, and a stamp indicating "A" and "TSS/Chemical Division" is present near the bottom middle. There are also handwritten markings indicating "A" and a date, as well as a large amount of redaction across the middle and bottom sections of the page, obscuring specific details within the document itself, likely related to financial or procedural information. The document appears to be an internal administrative or financial record. The page appears to be a form with official typewritten text and handwritten annotations. There are no photographs, diagrams, or tables visible. A black ink annotation, possibly a signature or approval mark, is located next to the monetary amount. The document mentions "MKULTRA," a project associated with human experimentation. There is a redacted area consisting of a dark, speckled block near the bottom, obscuring some content. The page also features a small, circular red stamp, likely an official marking. Dr s facility fot' the remaind-er of this year. The third, or -up · will tbade by investigators other than Dr· 2, This~s reviewed and approved by the Board ~ of Directors_o~at the m~eting of 11 March 1957. It wilLbe noted_that the attached budg~t es an e iture of ! $87,621,00 for the coming year. s agreed to obtain support ft·om sottrces outside the G.Pv ent todefraythose-cosTs- - exceeding $50·, 000.00, ~--- em a ary g on a.n an s received frozn th~ Also, it has been requested that any unexpended funds be returned as soonas posslble-tli)bn the close of the grant year. l j ........... () 1....,.... . . 1 t~;,· ~r:J·~:io:""ity or: .,.. _ __ __:::______ _· ___ ~ --- --- ___ ._ -- ' I (:ate: J::1w 1977 ·- · i:Zn:r;;-,-;- sYis;4ro . ()fl. . . CL l 5. Title tJ:'iype-rr-nanent_ e_quipment purchased by funds &a- granted the \ . shall_})e £_e_t_ained by the University in _ lieu of higher overhead rates. 1 6. In connection with travel under this project, it is agreed that the Agency will acccr-t the travel documentation I and accounting which conform with the practices of the University. It • • •••· -. ~ ·:"' •• • ·"'}. l:f;~ . • -rc" ,-------;-;"I' .. * .~ ~ •. # ~~ ., ·, APPROVED-FOR-OBLIGATION--::::: ' . . ' . ~ ·_. 014' FUNDS: · Acting Chie£ TSS/Chemical Division Attachment: - -- - - Proposal-and Budget ~~-~~~--~ Distrib\ltion: ____________ _ Original only - TS.S/f;D __ 6 . . ' 'f:e l>'i"l h;;vo completed the in'te1-vi.cwlng of O\ir~nforllillnt;-b~-­ July 1, 19.5'7· In the co;u·se of six Jt:(mths wo ht.~:ve ax~~.OO.ned and lnthrv1aw:td ?0 inro:rmanb - a task whlc~'·'ye~uired almo!it 13- yer.ra ~n tb. .st udy-.- -.--- The improved eff:\.ci.e~cy or· {h~--study is in pe;rt. th~<> l'Mill,t ot tho 1nvost1.g~tion the~-- expe1•ienca gain<1d wlth tho of The rllpid.ity with l4h1ch tho intorvl.euing hils bsen cundncted hM left _us with a ltil'ga backlog f:nd cmr consu;r.pUon of cl~·riea.l s\!ppUos w1.ll x·am!lin hieh dJ.u•iug this tiu;e. \?it.h the CO:'Il~l-etio:-. o£ tho ~~nterv1.~Ming, the interpreters l!Xld oo:•~ of the ot.her spaci3-l pol'fFJl"L'1<~1 'Who li"e~"' t.:\1'<--.d. specifici\U;i fo.'Y.' th:l.s collati.ng th~ inf\,;('m,at,i,on ar.d priip:ll'Ui~J th3 liGCMSl'il',Y l'OpOI'tS 11!1 just regl:r.rnlng i"o.r.'_lit_l.~ll.:;;_t_ai.X and will c•n·td.nly occupy us monthD. Although our- spet>ldng psyclloloeist and our-RnthNp'>lozist \:ill not 'bll gl.ving r~early so lntl<:h tima to the proj(ct as t.h,~y h~>.ve during the pnst. The image is a ledger or accounting form with handwritten entries. It contains columns for "DATE," "REMARKS AND REFERENCES," "OBLIGATIONS INCURRED," "OBLIGATIONS LIQUIDATED," and "UNLIQUIDATED BALANCE." There are two entries visible, both dated "20 JUN 1958," with corresponding amounts for obligations incurred, liquidated, and an unliquidated balance. Handwritten alphanumeric notations appear at the top of the page. The document has marks that indicate it has been filed and processed, with some content appearing as faint lines or redacted areas. ot.her spaci3-l pol'fFJl"L'1<~1 'Who li"e~"' t.:\1'<--.d. specifici\U;i fo.'Y.' th:l.s collati.ng th~ inf\,;('m,at,i,on ar.d priip:ll'Ui~J th3 liGCMSl'il',Y l'OpOI'tS 11!1 just regl:r.rnlng i"o.r.'_lit_l.~ll.:;;_t_ai.X and will c•n·td.nly occupy us monthD. Although our- spet>ldng psyclloloeist and our-RnthNp'>lozist \:ill not 'bll gl.ving r~early so lntl<:h tima to the proj(ct as t.h,~y h~>.ve during the pnst. few months, o! our infor~~tlon, tmd ml llill have to re,onp.z,nsa ther't to so~ extent. for thll._and~e&~es thoir Ut:'rilo Our 6}.-pe:rienca with ua.·\Jith or tm oxtrnordlmu."ily ln.:rgo bO<Ay 1ntem::1va lnfor:~.Rt1c.n on a t;l.gniflcant nur;;ber ot impm•t.ant lupr-eaentatives or theiJe t.\10 !JOCieHM. J;lthough. tho first Nport on the-is ~O\f ~ing co:nplot~d, -wa hsva only b>'Jgt~n to cl.rm• fro:n these data r.-<Alch of th"" vdn!lble infor!'I.«Uon which CSJ'l be obta.i.n~d. It is n;y opihion. that it is o! &rent inp·:>rtanca. for- th" lll('lil\001'11 of' "13 sh. . t'f to b11sy t ) our 1rtvcsti.gations. ProlimiMry conferences relating to thls era noo under ,. ~my. He anticipate that om• effort.!'! w"ill ag>iin bo in th<1 dirt>eticn of the domnatton. Ol" oth;:-rofise of 1ntersst, rnd that we shall also ooncern 01ll"selvas j l j I is b&5ed upon a plnn or activities as outlined above. D.t·.- l)r~·t l;.;,;e~1 'l'be })resent staga of in brain tuuctlon wlll h!iYO 1 ~t ti.nc~ Qo"'ploted by Jen\l'llt'Y 1 1958 and ths.t ulll 5e transi'errod 1 1 l to this project on a f"ull-t,.ma br.s1s to glv;; h1a ti,p...-;: to tho coll&tion tond ~ssembled <'l_n.1~stud1es. publicatic>n or material fro:il the. .. I Up unt.l.l th;:t time hQ will be wc.rking on t-his project on .-. p¥;rt-Hmo basin. l " _·..._ ... ~~-'~~,..a~~~_,;:_~te:_,,.,~ ...\ ._~_;__,) ' / nr .IW.. .... 'fiJI~~-------- u.ooo Dr. project director t Dr. . phyBician, full tL'll~ ·e,ooo J Dr. 1m, part tlm 2,000 l Dr, trist, part tima 4,000 I Dx-. , full time from Jan. 1, 1958 lJ,750 I j , O>:::ir:-dJl, &sst, 4,250 . I socn:t.t;ry ),ROO socrr.tsr.r. part ti:n 600 J,:;oo t.ypist-rect;p t. • typist ),100 3,000 ~j~~· ' 48,260. _ _J~~q..__ 1 psycholo;;lst until >.ugnst h, 1957. 911.5 1 ps;,•chologic-nl stt-.tlst1oi:>n for coLlation of data, part ti.me, 1 Yl'• 2,600 2. ant.hr,-:;pol.:::c;ist, 6 months 1,000 Otha• stntis\.lcal sorvic;:;s 1,000 kUU\onol \.J-)).I..r.g: (z:•!'epru•ation of man:.scrlpt s, t£<pe psycholo;;icul re:;)Orts. re~ards, and cittoir,g) 3,000 000 Snpplie<G ) 1 Officil .Equi.proont 1,)00 1.coo 200 Hiscall.anoou>J 1,000 10,680 80() 80,627 _-,.,.,9.. ,.,9~!:!=._, f-l. ))lWT-jt . 28 J\m~ 1956 SUII.JECT Fc•r pnst yaa:r, J.w~·Ll''u. · colla'borators The document is a declassified memorandum with handwritten annotations and official stamps. A numerical annotation "65-4" is present in the top right corner, and a handwritten "A" is located to the right of the "SUBJECT" line. There are several official stamps, including a circular stamp that appears to be a date stamp ("20 APR 1958") and some text indicating "CLASSIFIED." Obscured content, likely signatures or seals, is visible in several areas, particularly below the "APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS" section and near the "Chief TSS/Chemical Division" line. The document is a form-like structure with pre-printed lines for "ATTENTION," "SUBJECT," "Date," and "Distribution." There are no photographs, diagrams, or explicit visual evidence of experimental procedures. ant.hr,-:;pol.:::c;ist, 6 months 1,000 Otha• stntis\.lcal sorvic;:;s 1,000 kUU\onol \.J-)).I..r.g: (z:•!'epru•ation of man:.scrlpt s, t£<pe psycholo;;icul re:;)Orts. re~ards, and cittoir,g) 3,000 000 Snpplie<G ) 1 Officil .Equi.proont 1,)00 1.coo 200 Hiscall.anoou>J 1,000 10,680 80() 80,627 _-,.,.,9.. ,.,9~!:!=._, f-l. ))lWT-jt . 28 J\m~ 1956 SUII.JECT Fc•r pnst yaa:r, J.w~·Ll''u. · colla'borators of conrluct c•f the research progre.lll of 48. Sub.pz·oject 48 was set vp-to-contiuuc_u.nder ·TSs_tF.h.e id&arch .. · 1 · ., 1 · activity originated \U1<le1· CIA special project. .. ]- The oo~dnistrat.i ve asp.~cts ol tM.s activity are to be carried-oil- · .-- . ·as V&.'lfi!lRI\. Subproject Go. ~'be research work cCHJJmenced by · Dr.1JJI:f' under Subproject lt8 is to be continued as Sllbprojcct 65. =· .. .. 2. The scope of the program to be undertalien by Dr. • ItA R wDl encOUll"ass a detailed study. of those fa.ctors which (}._ in:fltlence human beha.vic•r Umt could be uced as a means of achieving intE>lligepc~ objectives. The mAjor effort of Dr-• • L .2 s prog.r=am=' --'w:~,..,·= 11,_. -=b.-:..e. _: _____ (a) 'l'o better understand the factors l<'blch-cause-----·-------- -· i.ttdividuals to defect, ecmmit treason Ol' ch.e.nge loyalti~s. (b) To develop sl~ills by wich p:;,tential defectors can be cl.etected. (c) 'I'o d<:velop methods for increas:i.ng the chances t•f defection of vs..t·ious target individuals. A more detailed outline of the propose-i J>l-cigram is attached, w"~.~~.~~'''-'"'u. funds re mai~'h. e. se .i\m.ds wel·e obligated ln. :Fi.scal Year 1956. Since Dr.talll•ms directed by rr:ssj;;D to enlarge the scope of his forn~er progL;am,· fi-is-thl--desf~or-TSS/CD to utilize the above .-.-...-sc..u c=rplus fundo to finance his expanded progr&m. Norllll.lUy, the (2) unused funds of a 1Jrojeet should b<:._ro;J~m~9. .. at the ~-nd, _of to .. ~ , the fiscal year. For security 't'eo.sor~s it is not. desirable bave the unexpended Society fun<ls ret:J.:rned, since such return V\:>\lld appear. very peculiar on the books of this type of oo organization. Instead of ret\11'11, the unused money i.s to reobligated within the pref,ent FY 1956. -·----~ tl!lle, the in posse the money vill 't.e advanced to Dr. · Also, ~-1J: <;OJ.mting _'«1).1_ ty by~· ------ 5· The $74,ooo.oo of reobligated fut1ds d.o not quite meet the proposed-bu•lget~-or-:-$76,056,()0, If th•~ additional -----· $2,056 is 1-equired at the end o.f the year, fu.rther i'lmds • wi.ll oo reqwo•sted a.t tllat ti!l'. .~ . ____ _ 6, Titl~to e.ny pern:,~neut-equipm.:'nt purchased by fu.nd$. grant;ed t.bc University sbal l_lxl_ret.g.ir;e,i by tt;em in lieu reobligated fut1ds d.o not quite meet the proposed-bu•lget~-or-:-$76,056,()0, If th•~ additional -----· $2,056 is 1-equired at the end o.f the year, fu.rther i'lmds • wi.ll oo reqwo•sted a.t tllat ti!l'. .~ . ____ _ 6, Titl~to e.ny pern:,~neut-equipm.:'nt purchased by fu.nd$. grant;ed t.bc University sbal l_lxl_ret.g.ir;e,i by tt;em in lieu or Hgl1er overhead. rates. 7. In-counectH>Ir-wi th~tra.vel tm~1· this l;roject, i.t is agreed that the Agency will accept the travel docurnentation and accounting vhicb are s tru)<le.rd for. the University. - L Dr.- h~.s an Ag~n(!y cletu·~nee. 8. TOP SECRE'T Covert /l- APPROVED: A- Atte.chrocn t 1 -· AP.PROYr:D I'' OR OBLIGATION OF F'llNOO: Proposal & Budget Distribution: Original Only - TSS/CD TSS/CD/. ... (28 Ju.'1 l. · Practical Agency objectives of this study from which the scientific objectives of the-i:~rojcct issue: To develop materials ancl techniques for infhtencing human behavior as one rocans of achieving clandestine intelligence o!)jectiv<>s. Spocifically, to conduct re- search and development work that v.•ill enable Agency personnel to: (a) Beiter understand the factors which cause individual,;; to U(~f,~ct, commit treason or change loyalties. (b) Develop skills by which potential defectors can be detected. (c) Develop methods for increasing the chances of defection of variop; .target individuals. tn·~~roj~c~~---- 2. Scie;;tifi.c objectives of To systematically otudy d('fec:tion in order to: (a) Define the psycholog~C<4.l cilaractedstics of individuals who ha.v:€ dde<'led, wUil particular j r:'!"\ ~ l (2) and situational factors acting at the time of their defection. (b) Defint> the ch·cumstances \1!1der which n'en hain~ defected from milih:u"J, political, religious, social and ct•ltural geoups and evaluate the faetors appearing to influence 1 such defections. (c) Sturiy individuals who i·.ave n•aintained loy~~-lty in tl"e face of persistt-nt, sustained attempts to change, affect and alter this loJ·alty and evaluate the factors appearing to co•1tribute to this t'esist<•nce, 11 Defecti0n" is defined <lS tile conscious h>~each of allegiance or d•,ty to a v::~ lue :.ysten1, cause, person, idcolo;,;y, philoso~•ily or organi:-.ation, l'<~placed by a willinsne~;s t.o \l.cti'. ely previo;.Jsly held. - = H*, ....... ,--··--.':.., ~~--·~·:..:-.:-.,. •. .,...~."'---A'..,_....;·~o...._. ..: ~·~ ... , .,·,,.,_;_-... .:..~-'\.'-~-~L,;.'"" ....~ :::...;_,~·.:-:·"-''-~~~~..!..t.·i~\..0.~~-; 0 .....r i 1 (S) l To 11S)stcm:<ltically study11 refers to (a} thd asscrrbling and c;;v·:.luating fl.s muo:::h as p{)ssi.ble ::.f the pertinent information ~~n the Sllbject of defection viewed as <1n historical, sociological and psychological pilenon;cr.on; (o) examining a sarr.plc of known defectors and known resistors according to preddern: i!led met:wds (medical, psychiatric, This document is a typed memorandum with handwritten annotations. A handwritten note "65-5" appears in the upper right corner. There are dark, rectangular redactions obscuring text within the body of the document, particularly in the first paragraph and near the bottom. The overall appearance suggests a standard office document from the era, with no visual evidence of experimental procedures or facilities. The page contains a memorandum regarding "Continuation of Project MKULTRA, Subproject 65," dated October 28, 1957. There is a redacted section above the title "Chief, TSS/Chemical Division" with a handwritten annotation "A" to the right. Below this, a form-like section is visible with the heading "APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS." This section includes a handwritten entry for "Research Director" and "Date," which appears to read "April 23-1978." The "Distribution" field specifies "Original only," and "Attachment: Supplemental Budget" is also listed. (S) l To 11S)stcm:<ltically study11 refers to (a} thd asscrrbling and c;;v·:.luating fl.s muo:::h as p{)ssi.ble ::.f the pertinent information ~~n the Sllbject of defection viewed as <1n historical, sociological and psychological pilenon;cr.on; (o) examining a sarr.plc of known defectors and known resistors according to preddern: i!led met:wds (medical, psychiatric, socic.>lo~ical and psyc:lological); (c) systematically and objectively recordin~ lhe results of such cx::tminations; and (d) collatin,; and cvuluatinr; the data o0tained -in order to d0terwine significc:ut dLferencl"s, isolatP. ir•lilortant c\P\rattedstics and test cornp:>.raiivc methods for dctcrn.1ining these differ.:nces anrl characlet'istks. 3, Status: A ''..-or!dng group, priloarily composed of p1·of•:ssiouals formerly eng:tgcd in .the "Brainwashing" and "Chir,e~e Gultul·:•l" studies h<:>.:; bec·n forn~ed, 2\~U('h of tbc r:natel'ial already col~ lected in these studies has a!.1fJlicability to t\1e proposed st1Jdy outlined abo\·e. This group has. prcpare.d a pl::m of aclio11 ::• . ntl Cley are ready to begin OJ·Ctalion wlwncver r<'qn;:stt>d, ~"l major part of tl•e study can be cMr>pletP.d in. on~~ yt:<.H', .-._---------- ~ ~ --~ .~ ·~~- ,.--~----_,-...._me--;~--,-~_-,_~:-;._:..__.---~_,,_ -j I • --"""" .. ·~·, • ..,.-~...,_ "', .....- ~-~ --~-1...-~.-........ ~-,. ..: ... ,.~ ...... ;-. ---- --~----:.· .• -_..,.,_._. -----..: ..•••. ____ ......~ ·. I \.... _ \,J I 1 i BUOOE'l': ~~-~II 5- Payroll 54,725 Retire:rent 2,736 Socbl Security 916 Commlt;a:at Fees l,COO j Statistica_l Servtcea Coo Supplies 2,000 t Furn. & Equilllll<mt 1,~~5 Travel & Entertaia~ent 4,000 Reference Library 100 Telephone J.oo 1,2-JO Confet'i:nce Expenses 500 Electricity (OO 200 Subtotal *'(0,1~22 Overhead at ~ _ _2,_634 Tefl'AI, $76,056 D 0 [] . UN_f.I..ASSIFIEO ~-~~ ~~~t~NAl CONFIOE~ll,~l ~---~~-~----··---~~--... ,.i ·-·-~-·--------~~~;! ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET SLJ!\JECT: f.OCULTR.\ Stilrproject 65 NO. TSS/CD 28 Junf! 1956 COMMENTS (Numi.H~r to-ch cornm-e·,r 1o •hew from 'ft•hom to whom. Dn.r"" a lin~ o-ttO$$ (>J>~vmn after e<:lt:h comrni:nt.) l'lJ''.ASE EXPEDITE 1\... ~na,"l~;,_, Co'1s ~ ~J ~~;,~ d..oc.orl'&-n\ (s hi \~V'i\ ~ H;~ ftSJi!(.& vo.9~ op,~N~c-9 ~•nJ.S.. \\.as. \,o.·R -~"' d<o•"-'<"~ IS'V\ '" ,~~.9 \k \H.>\tc}. i_l t s~:{At v.R. k(ef" t~ p~ 8. ~\))e·.\_ 4S -~ c.-i ~ a. CL~'1 ~ fl"'\c& f~<r \t._ G,.:s J it ~----~+---c--t--+-...--o-~ k~~\ ~ o~h\vt. 1~=--­ i 14. l .. ···--·--------··------------------------t------1 15. --------~------~1 I D 1 l f I O R [ ~ )0 \ ( 5.$ 61 0 USE lO H f• I H O Y t- IO IS U S ~ _.,EC RE- l - -t=- L 1 J - CONFI . D ENTIAl - U CI S ···--·--------··------------------------t------1 15. --------~------~1 I D 1 l f I O R [ ~ )0 \ ( 5.$ 61 0 USE lO H f• I H O Y t- IO IS U S ~ _.,EC RE- l - -t=- L 1 J - CONFI . D ENTIAl - U CI S A E ~ I O "T- ! E ll R Y -' ' l A-L --0- - UN - C - lAS ~ SI ~ FI ED 1 (;S- 1 'f --~ ;~-.:_,z.:.._,:.~ -~~.ci'.;,;Md>..S!•~-4..--.,'},·~~dj'''t<_·:i'::..-~~~~ .. l • ' " \: ' ; ~ il 28 J·.me 1956 MEMORl\NllUI:-1 l''OR: COMI!l'ROIJJ;;R SUBJEC'f 1. Under the authority granted it: the nw:mo.randl.llll dated 13 April 1953, from the DCI to the DD/A, and the extension of this ~Jlthority in subsequent meruo,t.·anda 1 Subproject 48 'l.'<l.S ]m~viously approved. During Fiscal Yee.r 1956, $24o.,4•(9.00 va.s approved nnd obligated _fc•r __ this l-'l;'_Oject. c 2. 'l'be scope of t..l:le project bas been reduced so toba.t only $166 479,00 of the originally a.p:propriated ~'Y 56 fun•is 1 will be used, __ T'ne_balt. .r ;c~, al!IO\\I!~ing_'to $71~1000.00 t •. as been transfened to Nl\'UL'l'RA, Subp1;'oje9tj;5, under the eout.hority - --- ---- ci~ ed in pare.gruph l above. 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