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This page features a graphic resembling a bank vault door on the left side, rendered in shades of gray and blue with metallic textures. To the right of the vault graphic, text in a white, all-caps script reads "THE BLACK VAULT" with a glowing blue outline. Below this title, white text in a standard font explains that the document was obtained from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection and providing a URL. There are no photographs of people, locations, equipment, or subjects, nor are there any handwritten annotations, signatures, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, or evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities visible on this page. The content is purely textual information presented with a thematic graphic. ----------------------------------·-···---------------·----~------ .. . · - - , ~ ~~ j , U f-. ··-·· 3 October 1951 !~:10r\ArlD'ln.! TO THE fiLl~ . StmJF.CT: Revitm of A.TiTIC!!OKE Activity, 12 llay throusfi- 0 October 1951 Introduction: ~ 1. This report is prepar~d as n rcviet·r of. the AR'l'ICI!Oh."E Project durinc the association of the writer with it. It. is hoped this will prove a usei\1l :;,~r.r,n.r:: for those y1ho cont:inu~ with it and a userul reference for the orientation of pt;:rsonnel joining it. Surr.mar:r: DurinG this period 1. An orc~~ization of ~1e files was cffccted_(sac be1o~). 2. Dcsip1a were briefed .and contributed in varyinr:; J. !.~eetin~s were held of a panel of consultants (see bc1m1) • .... .i ,.~ ~- TilE fiL~i Lctt.ers, reports, and memoranda· h::tve been pl<:~ced in manHn folders. "''hr:!re are in addi t5.on l,,·1o on~-thousand Crird (3" x 5") ·file::; and one four-hundred card (3" x 511 file. ) A. Letters, reports o.nd me'Tioranda are ~rouped under tl1c followin~ titles: 1. "Project Artichoke" - contaj.ns :ntw·arie::; and ;;orksh-~cts in ·addition to certain items no.t inch1dcd in the - c.l assifications bcl.ow. "I?ibliocraphy" ( sP.e also Card I•'ilP.) "Chemical Reports" (unclassified) "Classified Substantive Reports" "Discussions, gemorancia of" "Docu.'llent-Records and Receiptsn . .,' , 'I "Drucs :Instruction Uanual for Assistin~ Doctor" faa ~ Readi.nr; File" _,_Report" ;9 "Jledical Division, O/SI11 (now in the custody o~: IIJ,•:eetings, Minutes of11 ~- This file contains sicnificant mmc:rs on a wiuc vari2ty of topics. They were J.oanec.l b~in a . group from _the I {, ss files and should be k~p~:tTier. 15. "Personnel" 16. "Plastic" . . 17. "Policy Statements" .18. "Public Press" 19. "Security Hemos" 20. "Travel" ~ ,6}~ . •••• 21. ,, . . I . • '· ' \ I .. I . ' n. The two Ollf!-thousand cnrtl files contaio references to the substance of the project. as JolJows: Section I - People's -names - Publications on r.rccn c:u·ds; per~onal information on buff cards. Section II -·Topics and naMes of clrur;s; Tthi te cards, Section III - Places (red cards) --· Iy - Section Research (blue cards) ·- Section V - Questions ·croupcd which can oerv~ as the basis of requirements or projects. They are crouped three b:r wa~.rs area : 1. Soviet • 2. · Satellite J. Oth~r Forcicn and five ·ways by subject: .. 1. · Psychiatric (psycholo~ical) 2. fhysiolor.ical 3. Plmn':acolocical ·Lt. Combinations of above 5. Duress The document is a typed memorandum with handwritten annotations. A handwritten notation "H-B/3" is present on the left margin, and another "A/B, 23/25" is in the upper right corner. There is a visible redaction across the center of the document, obscuring some text in item number 2 of the "Summary" section. The document appears to be a standard office memorandum, with no photographs, stamps, diagrams, or tables. There is no visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities. - Questions ·croupcd which can oerv~ as the basis of requirements or projects. They are crouped three b:r wa~.rs area : 1. Soviet • 2. · Satellite J. Oth~r Forcicn and five ·ways by subject: .. 1. · Psychiatric (psycholo~ical) 2. fhysiolor.ical 3. Plmn':acolocical ·Lt. Combinations of above 5. Duress Other topics not .classified by c;eor;raphic area: 1. Devices 2. Locntions at which ac ti vi ty is not lcnown 3. Drur.s of unlmovm orir,in c. The four-hlmclred card file contains security status records on all' persons Trho l_1ave been SUGGested or are fully clear~d. ·-' .; . •• ' .. \. t ·• . ·.r .; ... -: "f ,. ; ••. ..- . ··J ' .. I I BIBLIC>GHfd-'I!Y In adc.lit:i.on to t.h-:? bil:lior;raphic reference~ in tile card file are unissued copies of the 'b/;, ~ ~bliocraphy 1. on dl·ut;s 2. CIA bibliocraphy on narco-analysis . For copies -:rhich h::~.ve been i:.sued, there is a record in :the fold~r entitled "Bibliocraphy." EVENTS RECEIVIl:G WIDE PUI3LICITY • DtmiNG PFJ'UOD 1. was rel;ased fro~ The fiJ.e cnti tled 1 covers material relating to question of drucs havinG 2. p th~ appearance on television o.f who had bel·m :i:rnprisrmcd and t-ortured. r; Jack" was subjected to int.erro3ation and the use diSCU!iSed. ' E'IEHTS 13EARTllG Oil 1I!TERTU~TI·:l!-!II.L IJITEfU~ST f the rcq,.tcnt. of 1:..!!.~ 'l'hc l'eport ~ A "l~ectincs. 11 · 2. . An incident tool': place i~n .July wllicl1 ,·;ould .indicate f operational activity by the Soviet"~~'~t .in this field. Sac file ~1: . . entitled "Plastic." · .'> ·t•·. \ 1. •• r'! ' ( 1'· .. 1r I~EARCII AGTIVITY 1. · The projects currently e':istinc and ).dmttifiod· .1s l't:nrinr; on .'u1TICHOKE ;n-e listed on t.li~ OfJP~Si te sheet. Tiicr~ arc doubUP.~s n~n:: l7hich can be identified and catalo:;ucd as the pro,je.ct . develops • othe~s . . 2. It ·i;; becoming evident, however, that Ute ar,cncy v:ill be forced to certain of dnplicat.inr, the efforts of oth9rr. if rc:.earch tal~e ris~s projects arc e•1cr to be es [,nblishcd. The reluctn.nctJ of ~cient.ific pcr~onneJ t~ ini tin +..e work without a thorour;h survey o.f th~ field, '7hilc und~rstandable, would grn~t,ly po:;tpone the commencement of an,y specific projects. Tl1e basic surveys required mir,ht about resear~h consum~ sL~ l'lonths (full-time), by a hi~;hly slcilled profe::>sionnl man, one'::! his services 'rere obt.'lined. The closely held nature of the pro.iec t~ in this field 11ould This page is a typed document with several handwritten annotations. The document appears to be a list of file classifications, likely for a records management system. Handwritten marks include "H-B/16" in two locations, and an "A" next to classification number 14 and another "A" next to classification number 12, possibly indicating a priority or cross-reference. There are also some redacted areas in the text, particularly around classifications 9, 10, 11, 14, and 21, obscuring content. The overall page has a somewhat aged appearance, with slight discoloration and some marks along the edges. thorour;h survey o.f th~ field, '7hilc und~rstandable, would grn~t,ly po:;tpone the commencement of an,y specific projects. Tl1e basic surveys required mir,ht about resear~h consum~ sL~ l'lonths (full-time), by a hi~;hly slcilled profe::>sionnl man, one'::! his services 'rere obt.'lined. The closely held nature of the pro.iec t~ in this field 11ould Make ·it doubtful that he could obtain full disclosure from scientific colleaaues. 3. · Howe-ver, once it beco'!les l0101m to certain sec t.or'3 or the ncien tific intelligence cornmmity that CIA ·•ms supportin;; actual pro;jects, nel'T sourcen of inforrnnti.on vd.ll become readily available. L. The pror;raTTi for :mch activity must :i.nclurl~ short-term pro ..i act5 which promise i.'T'ncdiate retnrn to the oper-'ltional peopJ.~=J. Thc3c lrill n II have to be !or:nulat,ed lar.gcly in CIA. The broad proi_;ra.., of funcl~..,-:nt.al research can follo-:r certain -outlines lil~e the one proposed b;>~ 12 Hay 1951, (See file~, but can be m!lde scientifically sound and con- strue t,i ve by the detailed eval,Jation o.f current Ttork and the sp~cific project reco!i1J11cnd!ltions of persons with hic;h level training in fj.elcb th~ of pharmacolor.:r, and psychiatr.r. Due to the hrendth of the ph~ioloeY, in every case the per;.on must rec;ard the formulation of such a !i~ld :proGTa.-n as a if temporary, · dut:r. !1.1ll~t:Lr.te, ·· 5, As a supplement to this there should be constant int~rnal support hy a recent r;raduatc whose trainin:;; includes some chcmi:;try and S'>'lle psycholoc;y. This person would read the current litcr;,.tnre and keep the reference files up to date. Articles and i tern:; of particular pertifmncc ..,· would be. set aside for evaluation by the experts on the advisory panel • .. •, .. l ' I -..1 '.,· ... ~,: \,: I·.'"." ' . • t •: ~:.:.'I -------.- . ------------------------------- • -- -·-------- . . ARTICHOKE experimentation e.nd research.l~lrws opened h~ ... .;-:_ ~ ~ _. ' to the ARTICHOKE program and ,_,".p repared to set in :motion even at no cost 1 . to the Agency a program of research and experimentation in the ~\TICHOKE ) work. ' ' ' consultant to numerous other Government agencies ~ end he.s continuously shown and advocated advanced research and work in the ARTICHOKE program. ~s supported the liRTICHOK.E 'Work to tha extent of relinquishing his personal end private practice on n:any occasions to work actively in ARTICHOKE operations overseas. ·. ·: .• .· 'I. ,I ' , ' I . l. The document appears to be a typewritten report, likely from the mid-20th century, with several sections detailing card files related to a project. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, signatures, or official stamps visible. Also absent are any forms, diagrams, schematics, or organizational charts. The content is presented as a list and structured text, with some minor ink spots or smudges scattered across the page. No visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities is present. he.s continuously shown and advocated advanced research and work in the ARTICHOKE program. ~s supported the liRTICHOK.E 'Work to tha extent of relinquishing his personal end private practice on n:any occasions to work actively in ARTICHOKE operations overseas. ·. ·: .• .· 'I. ,I ' , ' I . l. I ~' : • .. I I ~ : ' .:' -'~:" I I '<~ t •• :, ' ... I . I ~\. •' :''~ , . ·.· . ·,;· , ' , ; ~ ~ . . ~ . . . t } . ' , \ : _ · • , : J., ' . . , . ' ( . . 1 ' · , !. . , . : . . . ' . J . . ~ . .. · . : . . . ' . " . \ . • ~ I .. . o to 0 • { 't : ., ., . .. • : '~ , " ' ~ ~ { · ' • . • -: t. 1_ o, > ' : I . ; . .. ·.-r ; . •o . . ' ; ; ' . ;.,. ·:,' • .. • . 0 r•: ; ' . " • : . .. t• , \ ,- . ' l_ .. . .. '. .. ., ., . . ... I ~ '' . I . I I ,· • • j •• ·.•·. , I . •, '' , ... ., . ,• ... .-:·- ' I :,., .• .. ' ' . o 'I 'l•, ~ , '; '. • • :·' . ' . I , . . ... . .. · ,' ' ·~ '~~- .,.~ The document is a typewritten report with handwritten annotations. The title "BIBLIOGRAPHY" is centered at the top, followed by numbered lists of bibliographic entries. To the left of the text, there are handwritten annotations: "H-B/3" and "14-B/16", and "B/6", each followed by a vertical line. There are also other handwritten annotations to the left, consisting of the letters "F", "A", and "F". Significant portions of the text are obscured by black redaction marks, particularly within the numbered entries and in phrases describing specific events or individuals. The document appears to be a formal report, likely a finding or summary, with sections for bibliographic references and events receiving publicity and bearing international interest. The document is a typed page of text with some handwritten annotations and stamps. At the top right, obscured by a redaction, is a stamp that appears to be official, possibly indicating classification or distribution. To the right of the text, there is a handwritten letter "A". Scattered throughout the page are small black dots, possibly redactions or artifacts. In the bottom portion of the page, a large black marker line is drawn across the footer, obstructing any text or stamps that might be present there. The main content is a numbered list under the heading "RESEARCH ACTIVITY", detailing aspects of program management and personnel. The document is a typed page with significant portions redacted in black ink. Handwritten annotations are present, including a name or phrase written in cursive above the first paragraph and a letter "A" marked near the middle of the page, possibly indicating a point of reference or correction. The text discusses an ARTICHOKE program, involving experimentation, research, and work with government agencies and the Agency. The document also refers to a "cleared consultant." The redacted areas obscure names, figures, specific details of the program, and potentially sensitive information about individuals or activities.