CONTINUATION OF MKULTRA, SUBPROJECT 68

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 00234495
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 23, 2025
• Document Release Date: July 22, 1999
• Publication Date: March 27, 1959

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MEMORANDUM FOR: THE RECORD
27 March 1959
SUBJECT : Continuation of MKULTRA. Subproject 68
1. Subproject 68 is being continued as a means to support a
research program, the effects upon human behavior of the repetition C>
of verbal signals. The program will be under the direction of Dr. D7.)
Ei;veCaFiler�Or., Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at McGill:
traiversity,--'Montreal, Calaaaa1 The program will be for a period of
one year, starting 18 March 1959. �
2. The scope of the project encompasses studies upon the
effects of predetermined signals upon (a) physiological functions, (b)
patterns of behavior. The immediate objectives of the program entail
a study of methods to (a) improve the technic:tie of heteropsychic driving
(b) to investigate the range of physiological functions which can be
changed by these procedures. More specifically, these studies include:
(1) A search for chemical agents which will bfeakdown the ongoing
patterns of behavior:
(2)
more rapidly
more transitorily
with less damage to the perceptive and cognitive
capacities of the individual than the present
physiological agents.
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 are being explored with respect
to their capacity to produce inactivation are the following (used
either singly or in combination):
Artane
Anectine
Bulbocapnine
Curare
LSD -25
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3. The project will be funded through the Society for the
Investization of Huirian Ecology, Inc. The cost of the program for a
period of one year will be $19,090.00. Charges should be made against
Allotment 9-2502-75-90
4. .Thi Society for the Investigation of Human Ecology, - Inc. will
request McGill University to submit to it an annual accounting summary
of monies received from the_Society-7 .The SocieDr will also requeet the
return of any unexpended funds received under the grant from the Society?:
S. Requirements for a 6-month informal accounting on the part
of the principal investigator have been waived.
6. In lieu of higher overhead rates, title to any permanent
equipment purchased by funds granted the University shall remain with
the University.
7. It was mutually agreed that docum-e-ntation and accounting for
travel expenses which are reimbursable by the University will conform
with the accepted practicts of that institution.
8. It was also agreed that technical reports reflecting the prog-
ress of the research program will be submitted 10 the Society at mutually
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9. In view of the fact that McGill Universitria ia.C.anadail the
following security considerations should be noted:
I. Dr. Cameron,' the principal investigator, and his
staff will remain completely unwitting of U.S.
Government interest.
Z. The project vill be monitored by the Executive- C..
Secretary of the Society.
3. No Agency staff personnel will contact, visit, or
discuss this project with Dr. Cameron or his staff
except under extreme circumstances.
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Dr. Cameron or taiu staff, the matter will be dis-
cussed with the Office of Security and the desk
involved for their evaluation and advice as to the
proper procedures to be taken.
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