MKULTRA SUBPROJECT 20 (12 DOCUMENTS WITH PUBDATES FROM 531114 TO 540118 )

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00017416
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RIPPUB
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U
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13
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August 23, 2024
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September 8, 1976
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November 14, 1953
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1, I acknoWledgecthe fact -that becausa_of the_ confidential relationship __ between myself and-the_U.S. Government, / will be the recipient of _information which, in itself, or -by- the implications to be drawn therefrowl-Vill be such that its unlawful disclosure- or-loosehandling may adversely-affect7theinterest and - the security of the 'United States, I realite-that the methoda-Cf_collecting and - of using this informationvas-well_as the identity-of-personsolvedi-are-as ' secret as the subStantiVe_information itself and, therefocei-must be treated by me with an equalidegreeofiseoreoy. 2. I shall alWaya=recOgnize-that the U.S. Government has the soi6 interest in all informationmhich ror my-organization may possess, compile-or acquire pursuant to this understanding. No advantage at' in will-be sought by as a result of the added significance or value such informationimayhave, due to the Governmentls interest-in= 3. I solethlkiPledgemy word that I will never divulgeiipOlish, nor reveal either by wooducondUet,- or by any other means such information or knowledge; as indicated above, unless specifically authorized-to-do-So, 4. Nothing inithisunderstanding,is_to_bis taken_as-imposing-any- restriction upon.theAlormal business practicee-of-myselforL-mvorganization:__ -i.e., informationinormally-pos_sessed-by us_or gathered-in-ithe1regular_course_ of business will continueito_be utilitid in accordance withiournermal practices. Signature: Signature: (F and II) ., _ November 13, 1953 I am elclosinc.-our esti-late on preparation of the di-::annich of yohimbine. This estimate is based on use of two Pounds yoniToine nydrochlcride, rather than one pound_as I ori7inally_thoucht it would be. preparationsLill be necessary because of the volume of z.aterial involved. Lar.ger quantities could be handled in the plant if the need arises. I have arranc:ed for analytical work on the outside. A CHI; will cost i=14.00_and_that figure_has been included in our estimate under raterials & Sup:lies. Si cerely, Enc: WARNING MOTICsl, SENSITIVE INTELLICCiCE SOURCES ANO METHODS EVOLVED Object: To prepare the Mannich product - of yohimbihe in _ accordance with directions-provided. Cost Estimate: Labor $120 .00 Ysaterials & Supplies* 2r; .00 Overhead 40.00 Profit 18.70 C:205 00 � Total * Yohimbine hydrochloride_suPplied to:us 13 not included. WARNING TEE $vsffivE INIELLIGECE I SOURCES-010 MEIHOOS tiVOLVED MF2CR.ANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Project MKULTRA, Subproject 20 1.: The purpose of 20 is to accomplish the -synthesis Of a supply of the dimanniCh-derivative of Yohimbine hydrochloride. This material is not available from any source and is requireifor use - in approved CD projects. Xi7)(19- 2. Dr., of CD/TSS has inspected the facili- ties of the and has found them- __ to be adequate to-accompIithAhe:pro ted work. A proposal from the _ company is attached to this memorandum. 3. of the above company, has been cleared for Top Secret by theAgency-and has been instructed in the necessary se- curity precautions to be observed. 1 4. The total cost of this project will not exceed $205.70 ex- clusive of the two pounds of Yohimbine hydrochloride which is to be furnished by CD/TSS. PROGRAM APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED: Date: SIDNEY CCTILIEB Chief Chemical Division, TSS APPROVED FOR OBLIGATION OF-FUNDS: Date: � /42,/'..? sIDNEY WintD3 Chiof Chtnicel-Uvitio40,_ 7.nri t.',11.33,;71CM 0?- - Cutts_ _ Arm-r.1.0 1 =Mt= needed, tivialon *Troject UVIJITRA� Zubproject 20 to 4tort7 granted in the ;mmorendalkaa 44 1) April 3 trot& the DCX to the_DO/A, end tho futttar.aetherity granted iindm Ilted 'I/April 1953 the MA to the Co troll* on the aublott, PITYP4M Project muTnis4 and tho me- cor3:141as dated 19 Jumo1153; ircm the DC/ to ttoa IT/A extendins _ tAt authority-to 40"Vet Vi4te1 Year 19,4, Nhprpjact 20 haa Wen approved, and *205.70 of the over-all Projoot latI.TRA !Ueda have hoer), ohlieated to toyer the 4utprojtotss expatiate. pnalmu Ammo -- MCWOMEDI rate :intributiont .42rtetta Cri ave. TW2nd4ot 1 T:Cteiletry TV.,PD 2 Shipped to: hooka No. 192 loralea-Dati 12-24-53 Dge Slipped 12-23-53 H parcel post N4. el Pima I Motriptioa Caetoener Order No. Via IWeight PliCe rem. 'net 30 days Basis Among Preparing di-:-fannioh product of yohiib1no.- Labor , 0116.50 Materials & Supplies 27.00 Overhead - 40.00 Profit 13.35 Gross Tare Net 201.35 a_ COMPTECIA:11 . ?iznettioA Project- YIU1TRA,SUbproject"20 Under the authority sranted in the zellorandun dated 1) April 1953 from the DC/ to the DP/A, and the further authority zranted in the memorandum tis.ted 17 April 1933 frost the WA to the CoxPw' troller en the subject, IIDD/NTSS Project LIULTRA, and the Me-, morandun dated 19 June 1933, frem the DOI to the DO/A extending the authority to cover Placa' Year 1954, CUbproject 20 has been pproved, sad t20540 of theove a11Pr:40ot la7ULTRA funds have tNeen oblizated to cover the subprojeotts expenses,' PROGUAAFFROVE) Lao RECOM=D: Research Chairian ncr, Date: - Distributions Addressee - �rig, 2 Fxoc. 7ecry., nes.4. - 1 TWOudzet - lie TWReAistry - 1 sesio -2 SIDMY EX11/14113 Chief Chwical Division, ATPROVI0IFOR ODLIOATION 07 FU1DS earch Lir or � " 1;' rates DEC 2 Etirg: CETEP, MAIM vanuoi VIA: TSS/Budeet Officer Invoice Vo. 1 Subprojec Project VG TRA Invoice NO. 1 fOr Subprojett 21 Project 1E1=RA-i1 at , taobed. Pognent-should be mado by cheek for 4201.85 made out to Tbe chbek should be delivered to Chief, CD/f6Si tkrcugh Bulset Officer/TSS. 2. It is requested that tbe eheokbccdclivered to Chief, cpitsa by 11 January 195h. Attachment el snarz.octriasu chiek CbemietdadvIsiont TS'S Invoice Certifications Dietribution: AAdressee Orig, & t--- Comptroller - 1 Exec. Cooly" Rea. Bd. - TSS/Pudget - I T3S/Reeistr7 1- TSS/CD . 2 JAN 6 MO � MEMORANDUM RECEIPT TO: Sidney Gottlieb FROM: Budget Office, TSS ;OBJECT: Ghee.* 0137219 I hereby acknowledge receipt of thefollowing:-: Check 0227219 in the amount of $201.65 payable to for payment of Invoice No. 1, Subproject 0 oject KZ -A. Please return 1 2319 Qtrs. To FORM O. 36.66 mAR 1949 � 12 Jarivasy 195&- DLT signed copyties) of this racelpt -SIGNATURE OF RECIPIENT OATE RECEIVED Received from --1 cashier's cheek go. M137219 for the ount_of $201.85. 09 2eceive1 fro 'I No. 14137219 for the amount o 201;85. DUPLICATE cash erle c eek Description iri