MKULTRA SUBPROJECT 68

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 00234482
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 23, 2025
• Document Release Date: July 22, 1999
• Publication Date: January 26, 1957

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SUBJECT: MKULTRA Subproject 63
1. Subproject 63 is being initiated as a means to support a re-
search program, the 'e'ifects upoii human behavior of the repetition of
verbal signals. The program will be under the direction of Dr.-az
-Ewerr-Cameron,-_Chairmanof the,Departn-ient .of Psychiatry at McGill' ,..-
University;:Mohtreal,:-Canadai The program will be for a period of
two years,_ starting 18 March 1957.
2. The scope of the project will encompass studies upon the
effects of predetermined signals upon (a) physiological functions, (b)
patterns etbehavior. The immediate objectives of the program will
entail a study of methods to (a) improve the technique of heteropsychic
driving, (b) to investigate the range of physiological functions which .
can be changed by these procedures. More specifically, these studies
will include:
(1) A search for chemical agents which will breakdown the ongoing
patterns of behavior:
more rapidly
more transitorily
with-less damage to the perceptive and cognitive
capacities of the individual than the present
physiological agents.
(2) An attempt to develop better methods of inactivating the patient
during the period of driving (exposure to repetition), and at the
same time maintain him at a higher level of activity, by physio-
logical and chemical agents; .than.by the present physical effects.
Among the chemical agents which we propose to explore with
respect to their capacity to produce inactivation are the follow-
ing (used either singly or in combination):
Artane
Anectine
Bulbocapnine
Curare
LSD-25.
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For a more detailed discussion of the program see attached proposal.
It should be added that the attached proposal has been submitted to
members of the Board of The Society for the Investigation of Human
Ecology. Inc. Inc., and lias been unanimously approved by that body. The
Board anticipates making this grant by 18 March 1957.
3. This project will be financed through The,Society for the
Investigation of Human Ecology,: Inc. The Societywill act in the capacitv
of a cover organization. The cost of the program for a period of two
years will be $38,180.00. Charges should be made against Allotment
7-2502-10-001.
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will request McGill University to submit to it an annual accounting
summary of of monies received from the-Sociely. The.Sociely will also/,
request the return of any unexpended funds received under the grant
from the Society.
5. Requirements for a 6-month informal accounting on the
part of the principal investigator is waived.
6. In lieu of higher overhead rates, title to arty permanent
equipment purchased by funds granted the University shall remain
with the University.
7. It was mutually agreed that documentation and accounting
for travel expenses which are reimbursable by the University will
cor.form with the accepted practices of that institution.
C. It was also agreed that technical reports reflecting the
progress of the research program will be submitted to the Society at
mutually acceptable intervals.
9. In view of the fact that McCill.Universityis-in-Canada, the
following security consideration snould be noted:
1) Dr. Cameron, the principal investigator, and his staff
will remain completely unwitting of U.S. Government
interest.
2) The project will be monitored ballinalMalik
staff member of the Society:
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3) No Agency staff personnel will contact, visit, or discuss
this project with Dr.:._Carrierotror his staff under extreme
circumstances.
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4) If it is necessary for Agency personnel to contact Dr.
Cam-fern or his staff, the matter will be discussed with the
Office of Security and the desk involved for their evaluation
and advice as to the proper procedures to he taken.
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TSS/Chemical Division
APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION Approved:
OF FUNDS
riesearc Director
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