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.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh stands with two other men at the 25th anniversary tribute to William H. Hunt and Infant Hearing Resource. From left to right: Victor Atiyeh; Bill Hunt, co-owner of University Travel; and Robert Pamplin, Jr., CEO of the Pamplin Corporation.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh speaks at the podium during a dinner for the Oregon Business Association. To the left is Tom Kelly, a member of the Association; to the right is Governor John Kitzhaber and his wife, Sharon Kitzhaber.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh (left) stands with Ambassador Kunihiko Saito (center) and Consul General Takehisa Nogami (right) during the anniversary celebration of the Japan-American Society of Oregon.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh sits at an unidentified dinner event with his wife and several Japanese representatives. Present from left to right are: Mrs. Iwashita; Mr. Iwashita; Dolores Atiyeh; Vic Atiyeh; Toru Kusukawa, Councilor of the Fuji Research Institute Corporation; and Mrs. Kusukawa.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh sits between his wife Dolores and Toru Kusukawa, Councilor of the Fuji Research Institute Corporation, at an unidentified dinner event.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh stands with his birthday cake during a Membership Tea, hosted by Mary Schecter of the Lincoln City Republican Party. The photograph was sent to Atiyeh at the request of the photographer.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh stands with Mary Schecter of the Lincoln City Republican Party with his birthday cake during a Membership Tea. The photograph was sent to Atiyeh at the request of the photographer.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh speaks for a President's Day flag dedication at Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary in Portland, Oregon. Behind him and on the far left are John Finley and American Legion Commander Lee Perkins.
Close-up of a framed letter of appreciation from Victor Atiyeh on Vicwood K.T. Chong's desk during a visit from Governor John Kitzhaber in Hong Kong. During the meeting, Chong spoke of his long-standing relationship with Oregon and his friendship with Atiyeh. This picture was sent to Atiyeh by Dalton Hobbs, a trade development manager for the Department of Agriculture, with his stated pleasure at seeing Atiyeh at a Spirit Mountain Casino dinner.
Governor John Kitzhaber and Vicwood K.T. Chong look at a framed letter of appreciation from Victor Atiyeh on Chong's desk in Hong Kong. During the meeting, Chong spoke of his long-standing relationship with Oregon and his friendship with Atiyeh. This picture was sent to Atiyeh by Dalton Hobbs, a trade development manager for the Department of Agriculture, with his stated pleasure at seeing Atiyeh at a Spirit Mountain Casino dinner.
Governor John Kitzhaber and Vicwood K.T. Chong discuss a framed letter of appreciation from Victor Atiyeh on his desk in Hong Kong. During the meeting, Chong spoke of his long-standing relationship with Oregon and his friendship with Atiyeh. This picture was sent to Atiyeh by Dalton Hobbs, a trade development manager for the Department of Agriculture, with his stated pleasure at seeing Atiyeh at a Spirit Mountain Casino dinner.
Governor Victor Atiyeh meets with Korean President Chun Doo-hwan during his Far East trade mission. They appear to be in the Blue House, the presidential residence.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh stands with several other representatives for a toast at the Hilton Portland hotel. The celebration took place to commemorate Emperor Akihito's twentieth anniversary to his ascension to the throne. This picture was sent to Atiyeh from the Consulate-General of Japan with an attached letter to identify the event.
Photocopy of former Governor Victor Atiyeh standing with several Scouts. Atiyeh threw the first pitch of a Portland Beavers baseball game following a showing of the National Jamboree celebration at PGE Park.
Photocopy of former Governor Victor Atiyeh talking to infielder Josh Barfield. Atiyeh threw the first pitch of a Portland Beavers baseball game following a showing of the National Jamboree celebration at PGE Park. He is surrounded by Scouts.
Photocopy of former Governor Victor Atiyeh throwing the first pitch of a Portland Beavers baseball game following a showing of the National Jamboree celebration at PGE Park. He is surrounded by Scouts.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh speaks on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol for the 25th anniversary of the Commission on Indian Services. Sitting nearby at the top of the stairs are a number of Native American representatives. Back row, left to right: Bruce Bishop, former director; Anton Minthorn, chairman of the Umatilla Council; [?]; Delores Pigscem, chairman of the Siletz Tribal Council; [?]; [?]; and Allen Foreman, chairman of the Klamath Tribes Council. Front row, from left to right: Sue Shaffer, chairman of the Cow Creek Tribal Council; and Kathryn Harrison, chairman of the Grand Ronde Tribal Council.
A photocopy of former Governor Victor Atiyeh sitting on the back of a four-wheeler during the 2012 Pi-Ume-Sha Powwow parade. Driving the four-wheeler is Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath.
