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_..._ l - ' ) 4 I advised l·1r. llell:Js that the written report on HKULTRA and its sub-projects would be prepared. in draft and in one copy only vhich would be discussed with him ~•d with Chief, TSD, and a decision ~ade as to whether any portions of the report might be pulled out and oad.e a part of the full report on TSD or remain in the sensitive "one copy only" annex. This vas agreed to. It was al.so agreed that other sensitive projects ·covered during the survey vill be inclu!ed in the "one copy only" annex. 1-!ote: John Vance vill r.anclle l.fi<UL~ and knowledge of this program will be 'kept to an absolute minim\1::1. J.lf1;rman Inspec~or General Distribution: origil:a.l only - JSE Note: Mr. Helms advised me on 24 May 1963 that he had briefed the Director on the MKDELTA program and in particular had covered the "testing" which concerned me. Mr. Helms said the Director indicated no disagreement and therefore the "testing'' will continue .. I reiterated to Mr •. Helms my concern about 1v1KULTRA as a whole and that John Vance is drafting a paper on this project in one copy only, which I will discuss with Helms. He agreed that possibly the time has come for a new charter to "t?e dra~n. From what I have learned from Vance, this is a must and~ a possibility~ I also told Mr. Helms that Chief, TSD, is in complete agreement that the new charter for MKULTRA is needed. ... - 2 - - J This page features a graphic overlay on a black background. On the left, an image depicts a detailed, metallic vault door with multiple spinning tumblers and dials, radiating a blue glow. To the right of the vault image, bold, stylized white text reads "THE BLACK VAULT." Below this, white text explains that the document is from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection. The text further states that over 20,000 pages have been declassified by the CIA and provides a website address in yellow: "http://mkultra.theblackvault.com". There are no photographs of people, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redactions, or visual evidence of experimental procedures present. The visual elements primarily serve to frame the informational text and the website link, emphasizing the source and nature of the document's origin. The page contains typed text from a declassified CIA document, with handwriting at the top right corner. There are two handwritten signatures, one appearing to be J. Earman with the title "Inspector General" beneath it, and another smaller signature near the bottom right. There are no photographs, stamps, forms, diagrams, or visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities present on this page. Some areas of the document have dark speckles, which are typical of aged paper and do not appear to be intentional redactions or markings. The text discusses the MKULTRA program, its documentation, and potential revisions to its charter.