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The image is a JPG file featuring text and a graphic. The graphic on the left depicts a section of a vault door, rendered in a metallic grey with blue lighting effects. It displays intricate mechanical details like gears, a dial, and a handle, suggesting security and hidden information. To the right of the graphic, white text overlaid on a black background announces "THE BLACK VAULT" in a stylized font. Below this, further white text explains that the document was obtained from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically mentioning the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection. The text also provides a URL for accessing this collection. . • . ------·- -' ·- -- - c - ·~ -- • ~-=--=- - - • ~ - - l\:) • -.. - : 1 .· . ,,~. -~·-·;· I~ lt- - - ,· .. , .-., --· ____ _,. ·--------· I ····---· t,....~ ··-· . -·"··~· :'""- .. 0· • p y S~embor 15, l9Sl 'ID FROM~· <; SUBJmT: Examination of unknown substance· contained in metallic collapsible . tut:e. ..... ~ Exhibits: 'lhree photographic: negatives and four 811 x 1011 photogr~phic enlargements of the tube and container as subndtted. Two graphs entitlP.d Curve l and Curve 2 representing ultraviolet absorption spectra of the.unknown material. PhysicaJ. Description of the Unknown: See photos. ·. Sample as submitted consisted of a collapsible metallic tube ;'1. contained in clear plastic cylinder. :~. ' .., . -*' 1 . 1 Tube: The tube wc;s abou~211 overall -and was composed of a body about ~ ~~" wiae ·.at the base, and a neck and tapering nozzle. The tube body was ~~out. an inch in .length as received. Unrolled it measured· ... I. about li11 The neck a.rxi• nozzle were about J/u" ih length. 'Ihe I ; • appearance of the outer surface of the tube body was dull white and appeared to have been p~nted. Its surface was solled. It ·' contained no labelling on its surface. Examination iii ultraviolet .. light revealed no invisible ma.rks or labelling. !'he tube as re- ' ' I' il ceived was uncollapsed. The neck and shoulder cont."lined a dried I' grey-white exudate. The nC?zzle opening was c,orroded and its ·bore was closed up with dec9mp~sed solid material • .. . .• .Cylinder: The clear plastic ~ylirxier is about 1 S/1611 in diameter and abOut ' ht" in iength. · It ~~-divided itlto tVo coropa.rtrnents, internally, ·--e - 2 - ·separated b~ a wall. Eac.h errl is capped ;d.th-a· prP.cision ground .friction cap. 'The cap of the omaller compartment e I nd contr.ins a minute bore t.hroueh its center and centered throuch il1e wall .· s~par~tinc t~he compartments so that a h~poclennic· needl.e may .be inserted through the small compartment. .!rom the outside into the ·larga-.co~artrnent. The rusted !ra&nen~s.. . _of a· needl~. -were .!ourxi . in ·the smaJ.i c0111partzr.ent, tho sides of which 1·1ere stain~d 1-1ith brotrnish red sme<~rs • Scrapings of these smet~rs were ~1ken for possible analysis • They gave strong positive test for iron small compartment. .!rom the outside into the ·larga-.co~artrnent. The rusted !ra&nen~s.. . _of a· needl~. -were .!ourxi . in ·the smaJ.i c0111partzr.ent, tho sides of which 1·1ere stain~d 1-1ith brotrnish red sme<~rs • Scrapings of these smet~rs were ~1ken for possible analysis • They gave strong positive test for iron •. l-.. .Examination and Ana.:cysis: September 1.2-lL, 1951 l Part~. l .. ~ The unknown was opened, physically eX£1.mined arrl photor;raphed. a_ni The nozzle was penetrated with a hypodermic needle one droplet of the contents was removed by inversion and gentle pressure on the tube r1r:U.ls -and was placed on a microscopic glass well-slide.-#/#' The droplet was a .g;eyish white, somewhat viscous liquid sus- ' •' pension. It was od"'orless and apparently aqueous. Examination under low - . .. ) . power microscope show~C:t i~: to be heavily laden with particulate matter. J.. .·· . .. n!J:'Ilber of clusters of cellular matteP with greeriish.. ..c ell walls were observed at low power. The particulate matter was insoluble in ethanol. Treatment • .• with dilute .sulfuric acid (l()%) produced large DUillbers of crystals of calcium "· ¥·. or sulfate identified positively in polarized l.;ight. Slight warning the ~; slide produced effervescence. .\. A secorxi droplet was placed in a cuvette containing·-2 ml.. ·of ··~ '• \. distilled water and an ult.rilviolet nbaorytlon curve was made in the rttnge .:!.· f"• of 220-.3.50 mu. Samples of barbital_ and scopolamine 1-1e:re run and curves . recorded; they show no absorption characteristics of the unknOW'n. (for curves, . ~ . or see graph entitled.•curve 1-;) The . c . u rve t • h e uf • u cnOlm is not characteristic t- • ·~ .1 r ;,:· •• - 3 - .. 0 .. . ' Ln \l()ra tory. . Part 2 - - Ana.]ysis - Attempts to remove more of the sample than the 2 droplets 1 ·. ·previously noted were .unsuccessful. After contpletcly collapsing the tube, 1 the neck and shoulders ~ere carefully scraped to remove solirl exudate. This ·:. material was taken ·up in Jml. o~. methanol ~nd labelled Sample l. The tube itself was cut open with a razor blade revealing a sh~· brass colored surface in good state of preservation. Its ~ower extremity showed a thin coating of a black rubber-like tacky compound. Probably a seal .for the folded bottom edee. Thl"!rc was no visible evidence of any The image displays a black and white photograph of several items laid out on a textured surface. On the left, a ruler is positioned vertically, with markings indicating inches and fractions of an inch. To the right of the ruler, a clear glass vial with a textured surface and a ridged bottom is visible. Further to the right, there are two white objects: a conical-shaped piece with a narrow spout, and a circular lid or cap. Handwritten text "AR 7514" is present in the upper right corner of the photograph. The overall image appears to be a close-up, overhead shot of these objects. The image displays a photograph adjacent to a ruler, likely for measurement. The photograph shows a cylindrical object, possibly a container or a subject, with a textured surface and lighter-colored material concentrated in the middle. The ruler indicates measurements in inches, with markings up to three inches clearly visible. There are also some small, irregular black marks scattered across the background, and a faint horizontal line at the bottom of the image. No people, handwritten notes, stamps, or forms are visible. l. The tube itself was cut open with a razor blade revealing a sh~· brass colored surface in good state of preservation. Its ~ower extremity showed a thin coating of a black rubber-like tacky compound. Probably a seal .for the folded bottom edee. Thl"!rc was no visible evidence of any m;:;.teri:U on · the surface. The inner surface of the tube was washed with successive portions of ·.; absolute methanol totalling several ndliliters and the recovered liquid n milky !'· 1 '··' liquid, was labelled Sample 2~.,.. . Samples "'l. .an:l 2 w~re warned~ on a stewn bath, cooled to room temper- ·. .... 4 ., ature, centrifuged· a·rrl .. "ful- "raviolet spectra were ronde of each on the Cazy ' Recording Spectrophotometer. Both exhibit absorptt.on in the ultra-violet The solutions were evaporated to dryness and an attempt·made to produce a ·record of their infra-red· spectra but the analyst reported to success for lack of ~ample. Concluding Remarks. - The annlyst_has emphasized that altho~gh certain data h~ve been presented_ in this report giving ab~oTP.tion curves, the virtual l~ck causes ltim to pr~serit these data 1tith-leservations since it ia not •r f'""- ....... • .. ~, &t I • ' ~·.; : .. - h - ·- certain in his vim-v that the scrapinGs or residual droplets or \washin~s represent tho rnnterials desired to be analyzed. The arnount of material submitted makes identification. :i.rnpo~rsible. 1: I ~1 .... ·,l ..... ~ .· .. ~-· .· -- ·.\ .,. - -· - ' .\.' -~. 1. ~- . .. " . . .. -~ . . I . . • ·- .. • • ;-_ . ' . 1, - -- ------------------------ . ~-.\ ~:,~ . •. . .1. : ' • ), .~ ' •' k.; 1 °1C/ ·,c.a, &/) 1~ }~·a c, /'IJ..PJ. :1 01e, ~· Cjf t!..v ~Jw..ht./ 0~ tL~ .tt..2, (!/, _.-k: ,Mael!.- ~ ~~-W>khf.il~ , • · · .... ,¥vouJ .. 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' .' ... ... ~ .: ,. .·· ..."; . : tUDE &$SJ&.!MSCY!Ct&CZCA£!SPOUiUtiH The document is a declassified CIA report with a handwritten annotation at the top right: "Ap, 7,5/6" and the date "September 15, 1951". There's also a large "C" in handwritten ink in the center of the document. Two sections of text are obscured by black redaction marks, one to the left of "FROM" and another to the left of "SUBJECT". The document details the examination of an unknown substance, and includes descriptions of exhibits such as photographic negatives and enlargements, as well as graphs of ultraviolet absorption spectra. It also provides a physical description of a collapsible metallic tube and a clear plastic cylinder. The provided image is a scanned page of a typed document, appearing to be a scientific report or log entry. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, signatures, official stamps, diagrams, or schematics visible. The content is entirely typed text, detailing an examination and analysis of an unknown substance. There are no redactions. The visual elements are limited to the typed characters and the slight imperfections of the scanned paper, such as smudges and uneven brightness. This document page contains typed text and handwritten annotations. The typed text details the analysis of a sample, including procedures like cutting open a tube, washing with methanol, and recording spectra. Handwritten marks include the number "3 -" at the top, an illegible handwritten annotation next to a black rectangular redaction, and the markings "H-B16" in blue ink on the right side, possibly indicating a sample or subject identifier. There are also several small, smudged marks, some resembling ink blots or very faint stamps in the upper right corner. The page appears to be a scientific or laboratory report. This document page features typed text with two circular stamps near the top. One stamp contains illegible text and an image that appears to be a person's head in profile, while the other is a simpler circular stamp. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, other official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. The text discusses the impossibility of identification due to insufficient material for analysis. The document is a handwritten note, likely part of a research or experimental record, discussing a "needle." The content is organized into numbered points and includes technical descriptions of the needle's design, gauge, and material. There are also some marginal notes that appear to be addenda or clarifications. The writing is in cursive and some parts are difficult to decipher, but the overall context suggests a scientific or medical investigation related to injection or surgical procedures. There is no imagery of people, locations, or facilities, and no official stamps or standard forms are visible. The image contains handwritten text on a page that appears to be an excerpt from a document. The handwriting is cursive and flows across the page, with some words and phrases underlined or marked with parentheses. There are no photographs, stamps, forms, diagrams, or tables present in the visual content. The text itself discusses medical procedures and equipment related to injections, but there is no visual depiction of these items or any experimental subjects. Overall, the page is characterized by its handwritten content and lack of other visual elements like official markings or images. This page contains handwritten notes and a title. The title, "The Container," is written at the top left. Below this, there is a numbered list with entries, primarily listing "none" or "no reason apparent to us." Item number 3 describes a material that is "water proof" but "could not with high heat without fusing" and questions if it "could it be by heat for causing." Item number 8 lists "Pharmacopoeial drug and dry in general use by physician's armamentaria." There are also some small, illegible handwritten annotations or labels in the bottom right corner. The page is entirely covered in handwritten text and lacks any official stamps, photographs, diagrams, or structured data. The document is a scanned page of handwritten notes on lined paper, appearing to be a list of questions and answers, possibly related to properties or characteristics of a collapsible tube. The handwriting is in cursive and appears to be in black ink. There are numbered items from 1 through 9, with sub-points (a), (b), and (c) under item 2. Some words, like "spectrogram" and "technician," are slightly difficult to decipher due to the style of handwriting. There are no official stamps, forms, photographs, diagrams, or redactions visible on the page. The document exhibits a clean white background with some slight speckling. The document is a handwritten page from a report. There are no photographs, stamps, diagrams, or tables. The visible content consists of handwritten notes numbered 14 and 15, along with some smudged or faded text that is difficult to interpret. The majority of the page is blank white space, suggesting it's part of a larger document or a notes section. There are no visible redactions or indications of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities. The page contains handwritten notes, likely from a log or research journal, with numbered entries discussing medical or scientific observations. Several sections are heavily redacted with black ink, obscuring significant portions of the text. One section appears to detail a test on a needle, mentioning a "Benzidine test" and blood, while another entry discusses "glycerin" and "viscose". The handwriting varies in clarity, with some sections appearing more legible than others.