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Agent of the ~nited States,

Fisca~

Ev2~uee Pro~erty ~epar tment

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Body

T~,...9e

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23457

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4255628

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Far.:il~r

HuFber

Date

June 9 , 1942

15426

D2- 245012
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Fiscal Agent of the United States,
Evacuee Pro:]erty Department

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Instructions
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CISCO

Fiscal • ent of the United State
vacuee Property epartment
Federal

Date

eserve Bank of San Francisco

s to di
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ositio

J"un , 12,

1942 .

This is to certi y that the undersign dis the Register d O.ner of
the follo i g described motor vehicle :
Licen e

umber

23457

Se ial Number

Dod e

Type of

ehicle

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255628
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D2- 245012

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previously
li ered to the Fe eral Reserve Bank of
nei sea s
isc l
ent of the United tates .
aid B k i
ereby i tructe to
make the follo ing disposition of uch vehicle:
Deli er the above describ d motor vehicle, o ned by me, to
•hur L Fields Chevrolet Co .any, or their rep e ent tiv ,
at ?33 F.
erett Street, Portl nd, Oreg

deli

Th r ceipt form eli ered by said bank
ry of the c r is returned here ith.

t tne tim theT took

er

Th un rsi ned hereby represents t at he is entitled to eceive the abo e
e cribed oto vehicle, in ccordance ivh t e bove instruction o th
registered o ne and hereby ackno ledg s ecei. t of the d ·v ry of such
m.oto v hicle.

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WCCA FORM FRl9-8

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM
(See instructions on back of this sheet)

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Name of Registered Owner:__s_._T_an_a_b_e___________________ Family Number 1542_6_ __
Address of Registered Owner

Rout

2, Box 127, -Troutdal , Oregon.

Name of Legal Owner (if different) ____________________
Addres.5 of Legal Owner___________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - License Number

2345?

Serial Number

4=2=5=-5=-6=28==-------

Make of Vehicle _ __!?__od~g_e_S_ea._~an
__________

Engine Number_D_2_-_24
__5_0_l_2_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Date First Sold__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Type of Vehicle S dan

Accessories (Indicate number on vehicle}:
Heater _ _-=l'----

Other

Spare Tire(s) _ _l_____ Fog Light(s) _______ . Radio_ _ _ _ __

1 Road_l._i_..gh..__t____________________________

The motor vehicle described in this form is delivered to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent
of the United States, at the sole risk of the undersigned. It is agreed that no liability or responsibility shall be assumed
by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for any act or omission in connection with its disposition. It is understood
that no insurance will be provided on this property.

Witnesses - - - - -- - -- - - - - _ __
for
Illiterates

RECEIPT FOR VEHICLE
tion

s mbly Center,

orth Port lan , Oregon.

Receipt of the vehicle described above is hereby acknowledged.
Representing the Federal Reserve Ban~ of San Francisco,
Fiscal Agent of the United States.

verett,

ortl.a.nd, Oregon.

Instructions to Owner
To be accepted for storage by the United States Government, the
motor vehicle must be in proper running order.
The procedure for registering and storing a motor vehicle is as follows:
(a) The State Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate for this
vehicle must be submitted at the Civil Control Station,
and three copies of this form (FRB- 3) will then be prepared.
(b) Two copies of this form, together with the Registration
Certificate, will be handed to the evacuee for his retention
until arrival at the designated Assembly Center. The third
copy will be retained at the Civil Control Station.
(c) The evacuee will be given an identification tag which he
will tie securely to the steering apparatus of the motor
vehicle.
( d) On arrival at the Assembly Center the eva uee will
deliver to the representative of the Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco the two copies of this form, the Registration Certificate, and the keys to the vehicle.
(e) The representative of the Federal Reserve Bank of San
Francisco will check all numbers on the form and if found
to be correct will acknowledge receipt of the motor vehicle
by signing one copy of the form and delivering it to the
evacuee.

If the motor vehicle described in this form is lost, damaged, or destroyed
as the result of negligence while it is in the possession or custody of the
United States, or any agency acting for it, the Congress of the United
States will be asked to take appropriate action for the benefit of the
owner.

WCCA FORM FRB-4

Agreement Regarding Disposition of Motor Vehicle

*

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the undersigned has read and understands the instruc,
tions on the reverse hereof regarding the disposition of the motor vehicle described on
WCCA Form FRB,3, [to be attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein if
this Agreement is signed] which the undersigned has signed concurrently herewith.
Said instructions and those on the reverse of WCCA Form FRB,3 are a part of this
Agreement.
The undersigned desires to dispose of the aforesaid motor vehicle according to
Alternative No. _ '_ set forth on the reverse hereof, and requests the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United States, to act accordingly. If the
accomplishment of the alternative herein selected appears to said Bank, in its sole discretion, impossible or not feasible, said Bank is authorized to make such other disposition
of said motor vehicle as it deems proper.
Said motor vehicle is delivered to said Bank at the sole risk of the undersigned, and
it is agreed that no liability or responsibility shall attach to said Bank for any act or omission in connection with the handling of said motor vehicle or disposition of the proceeds
thereof.
The undersigned further agrees, upon demand, to reimburse the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco, Fiscal Agent of the United States, in full for all charges and
expenses incurred in connection with the disposition of said motor vehicle, and authorizes
and instructs said Bank to deduct from the proceeds of the sale of said motor vehicle
any of such expenses incurred.

Executed

at~ tJ.uz,__,_this

WITNESS:

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WESTERN DEFENSE COMMAND AND .FOURTH ARMY
WARTIME CIVIL CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
San Francisco, California

INSTRUCTIONS TO EVACUEES
REGARDING DISPOSITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

*

Evacuees will not be permitted to take their motor vehicles to reception centers.
No assurance whatever can be given that evacuees will be enabled at some future time
to have the motor vehicles now owned by them returned for their individual use.
The United States Army is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase motor vehicles
from evacuees.
Prior to evacuation, motor vehicles may be stored, sold or otherwise disposed of
by the owner privately, without governmental interference or assistance.

ALTERNATIVES OF STORAGE OR SALE

greater than the appraised value so that the evacuee has no equity,
no sale to the United States will be consummated. In such an instance

The other alternatives presented to the evacuee who owns a motor
vehicle are as follows:
Alternati-ve 1. To deliver his motor vehicle to Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United States, for storage at the
owner's risk, without insurance ; which storage will, in most instances, be
in open areas (at Assembly Centers or other designated places) and
must of necessity be of a character which will subject motor vehicles to
a more or less rapid deterioration.
Alternati'Jle 2. To offer his motor vehicle for sale to the United
States on the following basis:

the right of any creditor to repossess or recapture, as provided by la11: ,
will not be resisted by the custodian of the motor vehicle.
B. If the evacuee IS the legal owner of the m otor vehicle, he must,
in addition to the foregoing, present the ownership certifica te, duly
endorsed.

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS
Included in the term "motor vehicle" are the following:
1. Passenger cars, light and medium. Heavy passenger cars in ord er

The motor vehicle will be appraised by two .disinterested appraisers

to come within the purchasable category mu t be cla scd as " mediu m" ,

and, in its discretion and at its option, the Army may buy the motor

as the Army is not authorized to purchase any "heavy'' passenge r car .

vehicle at the appraised price which shall not, however, exceed the Blue
Book wholesale value in the locality where the purchase is consummated.

2. Motorcycles.
3. Busses and trucks of all types, including pick-up and delivery

PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE
UNITED STA TES

trucks; and tractors, including semi-truck tractors.
It is not intended to include within the term "motor vehicle" those
self-propelled motor vehicles suited only for farm operation.

A. If the evacuee is NOT the legal owner of the motor vehicle,
in order to arrange for a sale to the Army, he must present to the Fed-

In the event that the sale of any motor vehicle is not completed or

eral Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United
States, at the Civil Control Station, or such other place as may be
directed, the following:

appears not feasibl e, the Federal Re erve Bank of San Francisco, a Fi cal

3. Such other authorization and assurance as may be required by

Agent of the United States, acting for and as agent of the evacuee ,
reserves the right to store such motor vehicle at the owner's risk, a
above set forth, or to make such other disposition of such motor vehicle
as may, in its sole discretion, appear to be just and equitable, including
the right to permit the legal owner of such motor vehicle to take hi
legal recourse for repossession or otherwise.

the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the
United States.

It is intended that the above procedure will provide a fea ible mean
of protecting the interests of evacuees in their motor vehicles, wit out

In case the evacuee is not the legal owner, it must be clearly under-

prejudice to the intere ts of others therein, and thus will effect an equitable disposition of such property.

1. Registration certificate, duly endorsed.
2. The agreement on the reverse hereof, duly signed and witnessed.

stood that if the indebtedness against the motor vehicle is equal to or

I'

WCCA r-'ORM FRB-8

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM
(See instTuctions on back of tliis shed)

Family Number_ _ _ _ _ _

Name of Legal Owner (if different)
Address of Legal Owner_ _ _ _ _ _ __

~~-------

- --

_

Date First Sold__
Accessories (Indicate number on vehicle):

Type of Vehicl .e. . _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

__ Fog Light(s) _ _ _ _ _ Radio__ _ _ __

Spare Tire(s) _

WAIVER
The motor vehicle described in this form is delivered to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent
of the United States, at the sole risk of the undersigned. It is agreed that no liability or responsibility shall be assumed
by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for any act or omission in connection with its disposition. It is understood
that no insurance will be provided on this property.
Witnesses _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
for
Illiterates

RECEIPT FOR VEHICLE

'
Receipt of the vehicle described above is hereby acknowledged.
Representing the Federal Reserve Ban~ of San Francisco,
Fiscal Agent of the United States.

Instructions to Owner
To be accepted for storage by the United States Government, the
motor vehicle must be in proper running order.
The procedure for registering and storing a motor vehicle is as follows:
(a) The State Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate for this
vehicle must be submitted at the Civil Control Station,
and three copies of this form (FRB- 3) will then be prepared.
(b) Two copies of this form, together with the Registration
Certificate, will be handed to the evacuee for his retention
until arrival at the designated Assembly Center. The third
copy will be retained at the Civil Control Station.
(c) The evacuee will be given an identification tag which he
will tie securely to the steering apparatus of the motor
vehicle.

(cl) On arrival at the Assembly Center the evacuee will
deliver to the representative of the Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco the two copies of this form, the Registration Certificate, and the keys to the vehicle.
(e) The representative of the Federal Reserve Bank of San
Francisco will check all numbers on the form and if found
to be correct will acknowledge receipt of the motor vehicle
by signing one copy of the form and delivering it to the
evacuee.

If the motor vehicle described in this form is lost, damaged, or destroyed
as the result of negligence while it is in the possession or custody of the
United States, or any agency acting for it, the Congress of the United
States will be asked to take appropriate action for the benefit of the
owner.

WCCA FORM FRB-4

Agreement Regarding Disposition of Motor Vehicle

*

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the undersigned has read and understands the instructions on the reverse hereof regarding the disposition of the motor vehicle described on
WCCA Form FRB-3, [to be attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein if
this Agreement is signed] which the undersigned has signed concurrently herewith.
Said instructions and those on the reverse of WCCA Form FRB-3 are a part of this
Agreement.
The undersigned desires to dispose of the aforesaid motor vehicle according to
Alternative No. _ _ set forth on the reverse hereof, and requests the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United States, to act accordingly. If the
accomplishment of the alternative herein selected appears to said Bank, in its sole discretion, impossible or not feasible, said Bank is authorized to make such other disposition
of said motor vehicle as it deems proper.
Said motor vehicle is delivered to said Bank at the sole risk of the undersigned, and
it is agreed that no liability or responsibility shall attach to said Bank for any act or omission in connection with the handling of said motor vehicle or disposition of the proceeds
thereof.
The undersigned further agrees, upon demand, to reimburse the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco, Fiscal Agent of the United States, in full for all charges and
expenses incurred in connection with the disposition of said motor vehicle, and authorizes
and instructs said Bank to deduct from the proceeds of the sale of said motor vehicle
any of such expenses incurred.

WITNESS:

WESTERN DEFENSE COMMAND AND J?OURTH ARMY
WARTIME CIVIL CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
San Francisco, California

INSTRUCTIONS TO EVACUEES
REGARDING DISPOSITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

*

Evacuees will not be permitted to take their motor vehicles to reception centers.
No assurance whatever can be given that evacuees will be enabled at some future time
to have the motor vehicles now owned by them returned for their individual use.
The United States Army is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase motor vehicles
from evacuees.
Prior to evacuation, motor vehicles may be stored, sold or otherwise disposed of
by the owner privately, without governmental interference or assistance.

ALTERNATIVES OF STORAGE OR SALE
The other alternatives presented to the evacuee who owns a motor
vehicle are as follows:

Alternati-ve 1. To deliver his motor vehicle to Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United States, for storage at the
owner's risk, without insurance; which storage will, in most instances, be
in open areas (at Assembly Centers or other designated places) and
must of neces!ity be of a character which will subject motor vehicles to
a more or less rapid deterioration.
Alternati-ve 2. To offer his motor vehicle for sale to the United
States on the following basis:

greater than the appraised value so that the evacuee has no equity,
no sale to the United States wi!l be consummated. In such an instance
the right of any creditor to repossess or recapture, as provided by law,
will not be resisted by the custodian of the motor vehicle.
B. If the evacuee IS the legal owner of the motor vehicle, he mu t,
in addition to the foregoing, present the owner hip certificate, duly
endorsed.

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS
Included in the term "motor vehicle" are the following:
1. Passenger cars, light and medium. Heavy passenger cars in order

The motor vehicle will be appraised by two disinterested appraisers

to come within the purchasable category must be clas~c d a "medium",

and, in its discretion and at it! option, the Army may buy the motor

as the Army is not authorized to purchase any "heavy" passenger car .

vehicle at the appraised price which shall not, however, exceed the Blue
Book wholesale value in the locality where the purchase is consummated.

2. Motorcycles.
3. Busses and trucks of all types, including pick-up and delivery

PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE
UNITED STATES

trucks; and tractors, including semi-truck tractors.
It is not intended to include within the term "motor vehicle" those
self-propelled motor vehicles suited only for farm operation.

A. If the evacuee is NOT the legal owner of the motor vehicle,
in order to arrange for a sale to the Army, he must present to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United
States, at the Civil Control Station, or such other place as may be
directed, the following:
1. Registration certificate, duly endorsed.
2. The agreement on the reverse hereof, duly signed and witnessed.
3. Such other authorization and assurance as may be required by
the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the
United States.
In case the evacuee is not the legal owner, it must be clearly understood that if the indebtedness against the motor vehicle is equal to or

In the event that the sale of any motor vehicle is not completed or
appears not feasible, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fi cal
Agent of the United States, acting for and as agent of the evacuee,
reserves the right to store such motor vehicle at the owner's ri k, a
above set forth, or to make such other disposition of such motor vehicle
as may, in its sole discretion, appear to be just and equhable, including
the right to permit the legal owner of such motor vehicle to take hi
legal recourse for repossession or otherwise.
It is intended that the above procedure will provide a feasible mean
of protecting the interests of evacuees in their motor vehicles, without
prejudice to the interest of others therein, and thus will effect an equitable disposition of such property.

WCCA FORM FRB-3

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM
(See instructions on back of ti.is sheet)

Name of Legal Owner (if different) _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _
Address of Legal Owner_ _ __ _ __
Serial Number~~~~L_ _ _ _ _ __
Make of Vehicle
Date First Sol
Accessories (Indicate number on vehicle):

Spare Tire(s) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Fog Light(s) _ _ _ _ _ _ Radio_ _ _ _ __

Heater_ _= - - - - -

WAIVER
The motor vehicle described in this form is delivered to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent
of the United States, at the sole risk of the undersigned. It is agreed that m liability or responsibility shall be assumed
by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for any act or omission in connection with its disposition. It is understood
that no insurance will be provided on this property.

Witnesses - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -for
Illiterates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

RECEIPT FOR VEHICLE

Receipt of the vehicle described above is hereby acknowledged.

Representing the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco,
Fiscal Agent of the Un ited S tates.

Instructions to Owner
To be accepted for storage by the United States Government, the
motor vehicle must be in proper running order.
The procedure for registering and storing a motor vehicle is as follows:
(a) The State Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate for this
vehicle must be submitted at the Civil Control Station,
and three copies of this form (FRB- 3) will then be prepared.
(b) Two copies of this form, together with the Registration
Certificate, will be handed to the evacuee for his retention
until arrival at the designated Assembly Center. The third
copy will be retained at the Civil Control Station.
(c) The evacuee will be given an identification tag which he
will tie securely to the steering apparatus of the motor
vehicle.
( d) On arrival at the Assembly Center the evacuee will
deliver to the representative of the Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco the two copies of this form, the Registration Certificate, and the keys to the vehicle.
(e) The representative of the Federal Reserve Bank of San
Francisco will check all numbers on the form and if found
to be correct will acknowledge receipt of the motor vehicle
by signing one copy of the form and delivering it to the
evacuee.

If the motor vehicle described in this form is lost, damaged, or destroyed
as the result of negligence while it is in the possession or custody of the
United States, or any agency acting for it, the Congress of the United
States will be asked to take appropriate action for the benefit of the
owner.

WCCA FORM i.'.'RB-4

greement Regarding Disposition of Motor Vehicle

*

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the undersigned has read and understands the instructions on the reverse hereof regarding the disposition of the motor vehicle described on
WCCA Form FRB-3, [to be attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein if
this Agreement is signed] which the undersigned has signed concurrently herewith.
Said instructions and those on the reverse of WCCA Form FRB- 3 are a part of this
Agreement.
The undersigned desires to dispose of the aforesaid motor vehicle according to
Alternative No. _ _ set forth on the reverse hereof, and requests the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United States, to act accordingly. If the
accomplishment of the alternative herein selected appears to said Bank, in its sole discretion, impossible or not feasible, said Bank is authorized to make such other disposition
of said motor vehicle as it deems proper.
Said motor vehicle is delivered to said Bank at the sole risk of the undersigned, and
it is agreed that no liability or responsibility shall attach to said Bank for any act or omission in connection with the handling of said motor vehicle or disposition of the proceeds
thereof.
The undersigned further agrees, upon demand, to reimburse the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco, Fiscal Agent of the United States, in full for all charges and
expenses incurred in connection with the disposition of said motor vehicle, and authorizes
and instructs said Bank to deduct from the proceeds of the sale of said motor vehicle
any of such expenses incurred.
Executed at

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Family No.

WITNESS:

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WESTERN DEFENSE COMMAND AND ,FOURTH ARMY
WARTIME CIVIL CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
San Francisco, California

INSTRUCTIONS TO EVACUEES
REGARDING DISPOSITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

*

Evacuees will not be permitted to take their motor vehicles to reception centers.
No assurance whatever can be given that evacuees will be enabled at some future time
to have the motor vehicles now owned by them returned for their individual use.
The United States Army is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase motor vehicles
from evacuees.
Prior to evacuation, motor vehicles may be stored, sold or otherwise disposed of
by the owner privately, without governmental interference or assistance.

ALTERNATIVES OF STORAGE OR SALE
The other alternatives presented to the evacuee who owns a motor
vehicle are as follows:

Alternath·e I. To deliver his motor vehicle to Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United' States, for storage at the
owner's risk, without insurance; which storage will, in most instances, be
in open areas (at Assembly Centers or other designated places) and
must of necessity be of a character which will subject motor vehicles to
a more or less rapid deterioration.

Alternative 2. To offer his motor vehicle for sale to the United
States on the following basis:
The motor vehicle will be appraised by two disinterested appraisers
and, in its discretion and at i~ option, the Army may buy the motor

greater than the appraised value so that the evacuee has no equity,
no sale to the United States will be consummated. In such an instance

the right of any creditor to repossess or recapture, as provided by la~.
will not be• resisted by the custodian of the motor vehicle.
B. If the evacuee IS the legal owner of the motor vehicle, he mu "t,
in addition to the foregoing, present the owner hip certificate, duly
endorsed.

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS
Included in the term "motor vehicle" are the following:
1. Passenger cars, light and medium. Heavy passenger cars in order
to come within the purchasable category must be classed as "medium",
as the Army is not authorized to purchase any "heavy" passenger cars.

vehicle at the appraised price which shall not, however, exceed the Blue
Book wholesale value in the locality where the purchase is consummated.

PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE
UNITED STATES
A. If the evacuee is NOT the legal owner of the motor vehicle,
in order to arrange for a sale to the Army, he must present to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the United
States, at the Civil Control Station, or such other place as may be
directed, the following:
1. Registration certificate, duly endorsed.
2. The agreement on the reverse hereof, duly signed and witnessed.
3. Such other authorization and assurance as may be required by
the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fiscal Agent of the
United States.

In case the evacuee is not the legal owner, it must be clearly understood that if the indebtedness against the motor vehicle is equal to or

2. Motorcycles.
3. Busses and trucks of all types, including pick-up and delivery
trucks; and tractors, including semi-truck tractors.
It is not intended to include within the term "motor vehicle" tbos<>
self-propelled motor vehicles suited only for farm operation.
In the event that the sale of any motor vehicle is not completed or
appears not feasible, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as Fi cal
Agent of the United States, acting for and as agent of the evacuee,
reserves the right to store such motor vehicle at the owner's risk, as
above set forth, or to make such other disposition of such motor vehicle
as may, in its sole discretion, appear to be just and equitable, including
the right to permit the legal owner of such motor vehicle to take his
legal recourse for repossession or otherwise.
It is intended that the above procedure will provide a fea ible mean
of protecting the intere ·ts of evacuees in their motor vehicles, without
prejudice to the interests of others therein, and thus will effect an equitable disposition of such property.

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11.38 N. W. GLISAN STREET

ESTABLISHED

1868

PHONE: BROADWAY 1281

OREGON TRANSFER COMPANY
GENERAL TRANSFER AND FORWARDING AGENTS
U. S.

BoNDED AND

Pusuc

WAREHOUSES

PORTLAND, OREGON

No.
ACCOUNT OF
SHIP TO
CITY

13
DATE
ORDER NO

STATE

CHARGES

A 27 08

VIA
NO. PACKAGES
ORDERED
SHIPPED

DESCRIPTION

WEIGHTS

l

NOTE:

THIS IS ADVIGE TO YOU THAT THE ABOVE ARTICLES HAVE BEE
DELIVERED FROM YOUR STOCK AND THAT WE HOLD SIGNED RECEIPT
FOR SAME

Date Delivered
CONTINUOUS INTERFOLD•A REDJFORM PRODU CT -!IFD. •PAC . MAN. BK. CO, PORTLA

D, ORE.

1238 N. W

ESTABLISHED

GLISAN STREET

1868

OREGON TRANSFER COMPANY
GENERAL TRANSFER AND FORWARDING AGENTS
U. S.

BoNDED AND

Pu sue

WAREHOUSES

PORTLAND, OREGON

No.
ACCOUNT OF
SHIP TO

DATE
ORDER NO

CITY
STATE

CHARGES

27 0

Vl:A
NO. PACKAGES
SHIPPED
ORDERED

NOTE:

WEIGHTS

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS ADVICE TO YOU THAT THE ABOVE ARTICLES HAVE BEE
DELIVERED FROM YOUR STOCK AND THAT WE HOLD SIGNED RECEIPT
FOR SAME

Date Delivered
CO~TINUOUSINTERFOLD-AREDIFOR

PROD UC -M FD

-PA C. MAN . BK. CO.POR TL A

0 , 0RE ,

WAREHOUSE ARRIVAL NOTICE

1238 N. W. GLISAN STREET

PHONE BROADWAY 128 1

NON·N EGOTIABLE

OREGON TRANSFER COMPANY
GENERAL TRANSFER
U.S. BONDED

AND

FORWARDING AGENTS

AND PUBLIC WAREHOUSES

PORTLAND , OREGON

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

DATE

5 13 42

B

5071
B 5071

Family #15426

S. Tanabe

WchavetodayreceivedEx
and placed in storage Warehouse No. s:;
for storage for yoJr account the property marked or described as noted below, contents and condition
of contents of packages unknown except as noted, and subject to terms and conditions stated on the back hereof.

1 Dodge Sedan
1

License 23457
Serial # 4255628
Engine #D2-245012
1 Spare Tire
l Heater
l Road Light
26030 miles.
Right rear fender bad.
Bad radiator.
Empty on arrival.
5 Old tires - 25~

131 4 33 PAC' ir: !"i A TY 4.. •1t NT ... CO. -0 "1" _., ~

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

agreed upon in the issuance
and acceptance of this receipt
and in fixing the rate of charges:
The within goods to be deliverable upon payment of
charges on order of the owner without return or cancellation of this receipt; and subject to the lien of the Oregon
Transfer Co. for freights, storage er other charges due on
same or other goods of owner.
The rate of charges is based on released valuation not
exceeding $ ____________________________________ per hundred pounds or cubic
foot, and represents the maximum liability assumed by the
Oregon Transfer Co., unless accepted on stipulated valuation,
the charges rated accordingly, and such facts noted hereon.
In fixing the rate of charges on within goods, it is agreed
that they are to be held at owner's risk of loss, damage or
deterioration from causes beyond the reasonable control of
the Oregon Transfer Co., as providential or natural causes,
riot, leakage, ratage, or by fire or resulting therefrom; and
the right is reserved to store in common with goods requiring
similar conditions; to require removal of goods in advance

of statutory requirements, if any; to repile or require
removal of broken lots, or of any lots upon such reasonable
notice as may be possible under the circumstances.
The owner shall be afforded reasonable opportunity for
inspection of goods from time to time, and all instructions
relating to the care or disposition of same shall be given in
writing through the office of the Oregon Tran sf er Co.
(otherwise at owner's risk of error or omission), and no
change or exception conflicting with the terms hereof may
be made by any officer, agent, or employee of the Oregon
Transfer Co. or claimed by the owner, except notice and
acceptance of the same appear written or printed hereon.
All storage charges payable monthly in advance and an
goods in warehouse on which storage charges have not been
paid for a period of three months are subject to sale, as
provided by law.
No.
No.
No.
No.

LOCATION OF WAREHOUSES.
!-Southeast cor. Thirteenth Ave. and N. W. Glisan St.
2-Northeast cor. Thirteenth Ave. and i . W Flanders St
3 - N. W. Kearney St~. Sixteenth and Seventeenth ve.
4- Northwest cor. Fifteenth Ave. and N. W. Kearney St.

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