Part 9, page 445

DB Cooper-1169Serials PD 164-41, PD 164-41-1501

Document date 5 January 1976

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) DATE: 1/5/76

FROM SA [REDACTED]

SUBJECT: NORJAK (OO: Seattle)

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On 11/19/75, [REDACTED] Department of Motor Vehicles, State of Oregon, Salem, Oregon, stated a review of their files did not disclose any identifiable record with [REDACTED] born [REDACTED] for possession of an Oregon driver's license or motor vehicle registrations.

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On 12/1/75, [REDACTED] Oregon. stated neither she or [REDACTED] from the individual who [REDACTED] information on COOPER to provide his name to the FBI and submit to interview. [REDACTED] continued other individuals who might have information concerning the activities of [REDACTED] in addition to the ones already provided, were [REDACTED] Oregon, telephone [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] with residence at [REDACTED] Oregon. [REDACTED] further recalled [REDACTED] was alleged to have [REDACTED] which was maintained at [REDACTED]

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On 12/19/75, [REDACTED] Oregon. stated he acquired [REDACTED] 1972, and that he had no records pertaining to flight information before that time. He added [REDACTED] corporation [REDACTED]

He noted [REDACTED] during 1971 and would have records pertaining to that period. [REDACTED] continued the name [REDACTED] was not at all familiar to him or [REDACTED] He further reviewed the Cessna handbook and determined there were no Model 152 Cessnas built before 1959. He pointed out that the Federal Aviation Administration should have a registration of [REDACTED] if he is [REDACTED]

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(3-) Portland RfR:laa (3) [handwritten signature] JAN 5 1976 SEARCHED [stamp] SERIALIZED [stamp] DB Cooper-1169 164-41-1501

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Standard US Government Memorandum header. Addressed to SAC Portland, case number 164-41, dated January 5, 1976. Sent from a redacted Special Agent. Subject is NORJAK with office of origin Seattle. On November 19, 1975, a redacted contact at the Oregon DMV in Salem reported no records matching a redacted subject (name and DOB redacted) for an Oregon driver's license or motor vehicle registrations. On December 1, 1975, a redacted Oregon source stated that neither she nor another redacted individual had received information on COOPER to provide to the FBI for interview. Additional individuals possibly having information about COOPER's activities were identified (redacted), with Oregon addresses and telephone numbers. A recollection was noted that a redacted subject was alleged to have maintained something at a redacted location. On December 19, 1975, a redacted Oregon source stated he acquired (a redacted business or asset) in 1972 and had no flight records prior to that time. He noted activity during 1971 for which records would exist. A redacted name was unfamiliar to him. He reviewed the Cessna handbook and confirmed no Model 152 Cessnas were built before 1959. He suggested the FAA would have registration records for a redacted individual or aircraft. Routing block indicating 3 copies to Portland. Typist initials RfR:laa. Handwritten agent signature. Dated stamp JAN 5 1976. FBI serialization stamps. Document reference DB Cooper-1169, file number 164-41-1501.

Numerous FOIA redactions (b6, b7C, b7D) obscure names, dates of birth, and other identifying information throughout
Document is a carbon/photocopy with some light smudging but generally readable
Handwritten signature and stamps at bottom are partially legible
Bottom margin handwriting '164-41-1501' is faint but decipherable

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