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DCI.and DDCl: discussion of the Olsen case. It was agrced. that Houston and I would make a thorough investigation and subnir our Iccozendations to the Director.

30 November 1953

HOUSTON, EDWARDS, FIELDS AND SCOTI:discussion of the Olsen case. Scott and Fields will take steps to see that the files arc sent up here and the drug impounded.

.1 Deceber 1953

. GIBBONS: cane in to make a strong plea that no disciplinary action Be taken on the Olsen case.

2 December 1953

DCI and DDCI: discussed the Olsen case with the.

2 December 1953

WIsNER: discussed the-Olsen case. He stated that neither he nor Hdlzs knev anything about the intention to make this experiment. He pointed out that Relns had held a staif meeting in May at which Drun and Gibbons were present and had indicated that the drug was dynanite and that he should be advised at all tines when it was intended to use it. A memorandu on this was later sent to the Division and TSs vhich advised that there vould be no usè without Wisner's permission.

3 Deceaber 1953

HAROLD COOPER: talked to hiù about his reaction to LSD. Be stated that be thought application on an uawitting basis was very bad.

3 Deceaber 1953

GOIILEIB: advised that Dr. Abramson wouid be here tomorrow and would I 'vant to see hin. Told him that I would arrange it through Eouston.. .1 .:

3.December 1953

DE FLOREZ: caze in to say that he thought any reprimands in the Olsen case would be most unfortunate.

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HOUsToN: reporteu that he had obtained a f orable ruling on the Olsen case froa BEC.

.10 6 11 December 1953

, HOUSTON: discussed thé Olsen case,

17 Decembcr 1953

DDCI: reviewed the Olsen case and advised I would subnit it to hia fordisciplinary action

17 Decenber 1953

GIBBOyS: cnze with Drua to advise that Gottleib had cleared with Dru=, who was acting Chief TSS.

EDWARDS and CHADWELL: advised e that Stanley Lovell:had considerable information zbout the Olsen case.

HOUSTON: asked hia for papers on -Olsen case. 12 January 1954

Advised HOUSTON of comzents in GOTTLIEB's files on LSD-25 January l954

Meeting with JABELL, WISNER, and HELMS on OLSEN case. 1 -February 1954

Discussion with DCI and DDCIi on ISS. reprinands and TSS meeting. .(deFlorez, Drue, Gibbons, Gottleib, Helms, Houston, Edyards, Cabell 1 and Dulles).

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