SG1I SG1I GED eA A ON (\ proved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00787R000200020008-2;;7; isl See” © STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025 {415} 326-6200 Octoher 13, 1976 Central Intelligence Agency Washington DC 20505 [| I hope the following information may help to clarify the interests of Captain A. M. Hubbard as requested in your reply to him of 21 September 1976. From my conversations with the Captain it appears that his primary desire is to obtain recognition and authority from your organization which will allow him to do two things: 1. Personally undertake research activities on behalf of the U.S. Government, and 2, Be able to grant security clearances to persons internal to any organization he should set up to pursue these research efforts. He believes that the nature of the work he would like to continue-- in both atomic energy and psychoactive materials--is of such a sensitive mature that he cannot perform it adequately without such authority. Upon my questioning, he stated that he needs neither access to outside classified information nor financial resources from your organization. In his letters of 24 May 1976 to Mr. George Bush and 9 September 1976 to Mr. A. B. Herman, he makes reference to his efforts with the BSC and OSS prior and during World War II, and to his lack of discharge from the OSS. The intended purpose of this information is to establish the existence of a continuing affiliation with the CIA which would, if recognized by the CIA, give him the authority he desires. Captain Hubbard believes that the information on his activities, which was previously held in Ganada under the Official Secrets Act, has now been transmitted, either directly or indirectly, to the CIA, and that you now have verifi- cation of his activities prior to and during World War II. More recent information on his activities should be in Mr. Herman's files, although those files might need to be supplemented on specifics. L am unable to be precise about the research he would undertake if given this authority. Captain Hubbard could best be termed an "intuitive genius."' He does have a record of remarkable results in both the areas a Approved For Release 2003/09/10 ;, CIA-RDP96-00787R000200020008-2 CABLE: STANRES, MENLO PARK / TWX 910-373-124
Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00787RQ90200020008-2 Central Intelligence Agency October 13, 1976 mentioned above, (i-e., in the use of atomic energy and psychoactive materials). At least some of these results could be documented. However, such documentation would show his general capability, but not necessarily what he would produce next. His creative process is such that I'm not sure he knows what he would produce next. However, since he is not asking for financial support, perhaps project details can be left until such time as Government funds are involved. {~ am personally convinced that there is a low but significant probability that, if given the authority he desires, Captain Hubbard would produce results of major value to the nation. Therefore, I hope it will be viewed as in the Government's interests to assist Captain Hubbard. It is my understanding that security checks. and background analyses describe him as capable of holding any level of clearance required by his activities. LI hope this information is useful to you in providing a perspective on Captain A. M. Hubbard's interests. Sincerely yours, Aon (bore Thomas C. Thomas Director TCT: bhs CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCTAL POLICY cc: Mr. A. B. Herman STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE cc: Captain A. M. Hubbard Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00787R000200020008-2