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Project MKULTRA, The CIA's Program
Of Research In Behavioral Modification
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 - [deleted] 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 [deleted]
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. [deleted] (Director of the hospital) are cleared through TOP
SECRET and are aware of the true purpose of the project.
[deleted]
Chemical Division/TSS
APPROVED:
[signature of Sidney Gottlieb]
Chief, Chemical Division/TSS
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