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128AMENDMENT TO SUBPROJECT 35, PROJECT MKULTRAFor the Purpose of Establishing a Cover Organization for Highly SensitiveProjects in the Field of Biological, Chemical and Radiological WarfareI. Background of Subproject 35.In January 1955 approval was given by the DCI to Subproject 35 of ProjectMAKULTRA. The documents which lead to this approval (including commentsof the OGC) are attached herewith as Tabs 2, A and 3.Project MKULTRA is the framework of procedures and controls under whichresearch projects in certain highly sensitive fields are carried out by TSS.A description of the background of Project MKULTRA may be found onpage 1 of Tab A.Subproject 35 establishes cover 'under which the Chemical Division ofDD/P/TSS would conduct certain sensitive projects in the fields of biologicaland chemical warfare and consists of a proposed arrangement whereby theAgency covertly contributes funds to assist thin the construction of a new research wing. Contribution of thesefunds is to be made through the - B4 s cut-out so that the would remain -unwitting of Agency participation in the building program. Projects wouldlater be carried out by the Chemical Division using the facilities of thenew research wing, and Agency employees would be able to participatein the work without the University or the Hospital authorities being awareof Agency interest. Subproject 35 contemplated the contribution of Agencyfunds to assist in the construction of facilities. Future research workwould be carried out through the. as cut-out and would be -separately funded under existing procedures and controls.and the background of -h are described on page 2 of Tab A. On thesame page there will be found a further description of the 1-BII.Building Fund.The University will require $3, 000, 000 for the six-story addition to thehospital exclusive of the cost of land, heating and power supply which arebeing provided by the University. Under Public Law 221, Subappropriation01.'riys: 177