I barely understood a word of this but thought some might be interested in
it.
MKULTRA-CIA DOCUMENT #1 - MKULTRA Trickery
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This document reveals the CIA's concern with covert means
ofadministering the mind- and behavior-altering substancesresearched in
MKULTRA projects. In 1953, the Agency commissioneda "manual on
trickery," to be authored by a prominent magician,who described ways to
conduct "tricks with pills" and othersubstances.
* November 11, 1953
This is a memo in regard to expansion of the manual ontrickery. The
manual as it now stands consists of the following five sections:
1. Underlying bases for the successful performance of tricks andthe
background of the psychological principles by which theyoperate.
2. Tricks with pills.
3. Tricks with loose solids.
4. Tricks with liquids.
5. Tricks by which small objects may be obtained secretly. Thissection
was not considered in my original outline and wassuggested subsequently
to me. I was, however, able to add itwithout necessitating extension of
the number of weeksrequesting for the writing. Another completed task
not noted inthe outline was making models of such equipment as has been
described in the manual. As sections 2,3,4 and 5 were written solely for
use by menworking alone the manual needs two further sections. One
sectionwould give modified, or different, tricks and techniques of
performance so that the tricks could be performed by women. The other
section would describe tricks suitable for two or more people working in
collaboration. In both these proposed sections the tricks would differ
considerably from those which have been described. I believe that
properly to devise the required techniques anddevices and to describe
them in writing would require 12 workingweeks to complete the two
sections. However I cannot now workon this project every week and would
hesitate to promise completion prior to the first of May, 1954. I shall
await you instructions in the matter.
MKULTRA-CIA DOCUMENT #2 MKULTRA Hypnosis Experiments
This memo, written by the CIA's Sidney Gottlieb, is one of the earliest
records available from the MKULTRA project. One month after CIA Director
Allen Dulles authorized the program, Gottlieb writes of a "planned
series of five major experiments" which are to examine "hypnotically
induced anxieties," the "relationship of personality to hypnosis," and
other matters of the hypnotized mind.
*DRAFT-SG/111 11 May 1953
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Visit to Project
1. On this day the writer spent the day observing experiments with Mr.
[deleted] on project [deleted] and in planning next year's work on the
project (Mr. [deleted] has already submitted
his proposal to the [deleted]).
2. The general picture of the present status of the project is one of a
carefully planned series of five major experiments. Most of the year has
been spent in screening and standardizing a
large group of subjects (approximately 100) and the months between now
and September 1should yield much data, so that these five experiments
should be completed by September 1.
The five experiments are: (N stands for the total number of
subjectsinvolved in the experiment.)
(a) Experiment 1 - N-18 Hypnotically induced anxieties to be completed
by September 1.
(b) Experiment 2 - N-24 Hypnotically increasing the ability to learn and
recall complex written matter, to be completed by September.
(c) Experiment 3 - N-30 Polygraph response under Hypnosis, to
becompleted by June 15.
(d) Experiment 4 - N-24 Hypnotically increasing ability to observe and
recall a complex arrangement of physical objects.
(e) Experiment 5 - N-100 Relationship of personality to susceptibility
to hypnosis.
3. The work for next year (September 1, 1953 to June 1, 1954) will
concentrate on:
(a) Experiment 6 - The morse code problem, with the emphasis on
relatively loser I.Q. subjects than found on University volunteers.
(b) Experiment 7 - Recall of hypnotically acquired information by very
specific signals.
Will submit detailed research plans on all experiments not yet
submitted.
4. A system of reports was decided upon, receivable in June, September
and December 1953, and in March and June, 1954. These reports besides
giving a summary of progress on each of the seven experiments, will also
include the raw data obtained in each experiment. At the completion of
any of the experiments a complete, organized final report will be sent
to us.
5. After June 1, [deleted] new address will be:
6. A new journal was observed in [deleted] office: Journal of Clinical
and Experimental Hypnosis published quarterly by the Society for CF. &
E.H. Publisher:
Woodrow Press, Inc.
227 E. 45th Street
New York 17, N.Y.
Price: $6.00
To date two numbers issued, Vol. 1 #1 January 1953, and Vol. 1 #2 April
1953.
7. A Very favorable impression was made on the writer by the group. The
experimental design of each experiment is very carefully done, and the
standards of detail and instrumentation
seems to be very high.
Sidney Gottlieb
Chief Chemical Division, TSS Original Only.
MKULTRA-CIA DOCUMENT #3 MKULTRA and LSD
This June 1953 document records Dr. Sidney Gottlieb's approval of an
early CIA acid test. "This project will include a continuation of a
study of the biochemical, neurophysiological,
sociological, and clinical psychiatric aspects of L.S.D.," the CIA
scientist writes.
[document begins]
DRAFT -9 June 1953
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Project MKULTRA, Subproject 8
1. Subproject 8 is being set up as a means to continue the present work
in the general field of L.S.D. at [deleted] until 11 September 1954.
2. This project will include a continuation of a study of the
biochemical, neurophysiological, sociological, and clinical psychiatric
aspects of L.S.D., and also a study of L.S.D. antagonists and drugs
related to L.S.D., such as L.A.E. A detailed proposal is attached. The
principle investigators will continue to be [deleted] all or [deleted].
3. The estimated budget of the project at [deleted] is $39,500.00. The
[deleted] will serve as a cut-out and cover the project for this project
and will furnish the above funds to the as a philanthropic grant for
medical research. A service charge of $790.00 (2% of the estimated) is
to be paid to the [deleted] for this service.
4. Thus the total charges for this project will not exceed $40,290.00
for a period ending September 11, 1954.
5. (Director of the hospital) are cleared through TOP SECRET and are
aware of the true purpose of the project. Chemical Division/TSS
APPROVED: [signature of Sidney Gottlieb] Chief, Chemical Division/TSS
MKULTRA-CIA DOCUMENT #4 MKULTRA Materials and Methods
This 1955 CIA document reviews the Agency's research and development of
a shocking list of mind-altering substances and methods, including
"materials which will render the indication
of hypnosis easier or otherwise enhance its usefulness," and "physical
methods of producing shock and confusion over extended periods of time
and capable of surreptitious use."
DRAFT
5 May 1955
A portion of the Research and Development Program of TSS/Chemical
Division is devoted to the discovery of the following materials and
methods:
1. Substances which will promote illogical thinking and impulsiveness to
the point where the recipient would be discredited in public.
2. Substances which increase the efficiency of mentation and perception.
3. Materials which will prevent or counteract the intoxicating effect of
alcohol.
4. Materials which will promote the intoxicating effect of alcohol.
5. Materials which will produce the signs and symptoms of recognized
diseases in a reversible way so that they may be used for malingering,
etc.
6. Materials which will render the indication of hypnosis easier or
otherwise enhance its usefulness.
7. Substances which will enhance the ability of individuals to withstand
privation, torture and coercion during interrogation and so-called
"brainwashing".
8. Materials and physical methods which will produce amnesia for events
preceding and during their use.
9. Physical methods of producing shock and confusion over extended
periods of time and capable of surreptitious use.
10. Substances which produce physical disablement such as paralysis of
the legs, acute anemia, etc.
11. Substances which will produce "pure" euphoria with no subsequent
let-down.
12. Substances which alter personality structure in such a way that the
tendency of the recipient to become dependent upon another person is
enhanced.
13. A material which will cause mental confusion of such a type that the
individual under its influence will find it difficult to maintain a
fabrication under questioning.
14. Substances which will lower the ambition and general working
efficiency of men when administered in undetectable amounts.
15. Substances which will promote weakness or distortion of the eyesight
or hearing faculties, preferably without permanent effects.
16. A knockout pill which can surreptitiously be administered in drinks,
food, cigarettes, as an aerosol, etc., which will be safe to use,
provide a maximum of amnesia, and be suitable for
use by agent types on an ad hoc basis.
17. A material which can be surreptitiously administered by the above
routes and which in very small amounts will make it impossible for a man
to perform any physical activity whatever.
The development of materials of this type follows the standard practice
of such ethical drug houses as [deleted]. It is a relatively routine
procedure to develop a drug to the point of
human testing. Ordinarily the drug houses depend upon the services of
private physicians for the final clinical testing. The physicians are
willing to assume the responsibility of such tests in order to advance
the science of medicine. It is difficult and sometimes impossible for
TSS/CD to offer such an inducement with respect to its products. In
practice, it has been possible to use the outside cleared contractors
for the preliminary phases of this work. However, that part which
involves human testing at effective dose levels presents security
problems which cannot be handled by the ordinary contractor. The
proposed facility offers a unique opportunity for
the secure handling of such clinical testing in addition to the many
advantages outline in the project proposal. The security problems
mentioned above are eliminated by the fact that the
responsibility for the testing will rest completely with the physician
and the hospital. [deleted] will allow TSS/CD personnel to supervise the
work very closely to make sure that all tests are conducted according to
the recognized practices and embody adequate safeguards.
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