An interview of Peter Wong regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on August 4, 2015. Wong was a journalist who covered Oregon politics for over forty years while working for the Salem Statesman Journal and other newspapers. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Gerry Thompson on the topic of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Sep. 16, 2014. Thompson was Atiyeh's Chief of Staff during most of his governorship. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of several recorded interviews between Moore and Thompson.
An interview of David Sarasohn regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 17, 2015. Sarasohn was a former history professor who became the Opinion Editor for The Oregonian newspaper in 1983. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Denny Miles regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on July 31, 2014. Miles was Atiyeh's Press Secretary during most of his governorship. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of several recorded interviews between Moore and Miles.
An interview of Tom Kennedy regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 21, 2017. Kennedy served under Atiyeh as Director of Oregon's Economic Development Department. He also accompanied Atiyeh on at least one trade trip to East Asia. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of two interviews between Moore and Kennedy; see also PUA_MS161_038.
An interview of Phil Keisling regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 23, 2015. Keisling was a journalist during part of Atiyeh's governorship, and later served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1989-1991, and as Oregon's Secretary of State from 1991-1999. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Tom Atiyeh on the topic of his father, Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on April 14, 2015. Tom Atiyeh had been a co-owner of the family rug business, Atiyeh Bros. The interviewer, James Moore, was a professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of several interviews Moore conducted with Tom Atiyeh.
An interview of Verne Duncan on the topic of Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on August 12, 2014. Duncan served during Atiyeh's administration as Oregon's Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1975-1989. The interviewer, James Moore, was a professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Professor Russ Dondero on the topic of Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on August 13, 2014. Dondero was a professor of political science at Pacific University who first came to know Atiyeh through the university's intern placement program in the 1970s. The interviewer, James Moore, was a professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of former Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on December 19, 2013. The interviewer, James Moore, was a professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This was one of several interviews Moore conducted with Governor Atiyeh.
A memo on a daily update by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on November 2, 1983. This report covers topics including: the National Committee for Unitary Tax Review; Mae Yih and Drew Davis fundraiser; and the Providence Hospital. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
Press release by the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (KEIDANREN) announcing their support of new legislation by the State of Oregon for repeal of the unitary tax system.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Employment opportunities in Oregon, 1980s; link between the repeal of the unitary tax and the diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; lack of school finance reform in Oregon, 1980s-1990s; Atiyeh vetoing tax relief packages, 1979-1980; effect of state-run rainy day funds; structure of the legislature, 1980s-1990s; 1982 election victory, effort to introduce sales tax, 1980s-1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Court reform while Governor, 1980s; Atiyeh’s administrative style as Governor, 1980s; diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; tourism as an economic sector in Oregon, 1980s; repeal of the unitary tax, mid-1980s; timber relief program, early 1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Responding to criticism from Oregonian writer Allen Hayakawa, late 1980s; personal reflections on political credentials; margin of victory in second election, 1982; managerial style of Atiyeh, 1980s; policy high points as Governor; repeal of the unitary tax in Oregon, mid-1980s; how legislative branch evolved from 1959-1987; balance of power between legislative and executive branches of government, 1980s; problems with single-member districts.
Letter from Donald T. Regan to Atiyeh commending him for calling the legislators into a special session to repeal unitary taxation. Unitary taxation was a tax policy that was regarded as being unfriendly to business interests.
Printed report from the Oregon Department of Revenue on Atiyeh's proposal for a change in corporate taxation and eventually a repeal of unitary taxation.
Memorandum from Chang M. Sohn, Economist, and Ronald A. Oliveira, Senior Economist, with attached information on the impact of the proposed unitary tax change including information on potential employment gains.
Memo from John C. Anderson, Director of Economic Development Department, to Atiyeh regarding his opinion on the timing of the proposal for unitary taxation.
Memo from Gerry Thompson to Atiyeh regarding Fujitsu Ltd.'s potential move to Oregon based on the results of the repeal of unitary taxation proposed by the Atiyeh administration.
Letter from Fred van Natta and Jim Irvine of the Oregon State Home Builders Association to Atiyeh commending him for his statements on repealing of the unitary taxation in Oregon.
