The Victor Atiyeh Papers contain materials from his business, political, and personal activities, dating from 1923-2012, as well as collected materials and family papers predating the primary body of the collection. The bulk of the materials pertain to his campaigns for and his service in political office, particularly his two terms as Governor of Oregon, 1979-1987, and to the international consulting business he established after leaving office in 1987. Collection materials include appointment books, audio cassettes, awards, budgets, campaign materials, certificates, correspondence, directories, memoranda, memorabilia, notes, photographs, poll results, posters, press clippings, publications, receipts, reports, schedules, scrapbooks, speeches, and video tapes.
Photocopy of former Governor Victor Atiyeh in an Indian blanket at the Pi-Ume-Sha dinner on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. From left to right: Atiyeh, Warms Springs Chief Delvis Heath, and tribal attorney Dennis Karnopp.
Portrait of the members of the Oregon Golf Club in their matching blazers. Back row, left to right: Don Schollander, Victor Atiyeh, Dr. Curt Holzgang, David Jacobsen, Sho Dozono, and Mike Blanchet. Front row, left to right: Liz Ierulli and Barbara Karmel.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh stands beside Chairman Nasser Kazeminy during the Ellis Island Medals of Honor Award Gala. Atiyeh also received a medal during this event.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh is surrounded by other guests during the Ellis Island Medals of Honor Award Gala. He was presented with a medal at this event. Standing from left to right: Don Herrama, Peter Tanous, Ann Tanous, George Cody, Tina Coury, and Al Coury. Seated from left to right: Sheryl Herrama, Vic Atiyeh, Barbara Hanna, William Hanna, and Adele Soffa.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh sits outside with Tom Drougas during a vacation in Maui. A note on the back from Tom's wife, Gloria, thanks Atiyeh for his kindness. The note reads: 'Dear Vic and Dolores, A very belated thank-you for your kind note last year after Tom's death. It meant more to me than I can express. You were so nice to us in Hawaii and added to the best vacation we've ever had...except for that party!!!!! Wishing you and your family the blessing of Christmas now and a happy, healthy new year. Gloria Drougas.'
