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.
Governor Victor Atiyeh meets with Premier Zhao Ziyang of China during Atiyeh's Far East trade mission. Zhao was the Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1980 to 1987.
Group photograph of the guests at a reception during Governor Victor Atiyeh's Far East trade mission project. This reception may be part of his trade mission to China.
Governor Victor Atiyeh shakes hands with Premier Zhao Ziyang of China during Atiyeh's Far East trade mission. Zhao was the Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1980 to 1987.
Governor Victor Atiyeh at a reception in Korea during his Far East trade mission. In the photograph on the right, he is talking with Minister of Energy and Resource Department Lee Hee-il. Lee was an agriculture minister and chairman of Korea Flour Mills Industrial Association.
Governor Victor Atiyeh stands with a member of the Keidanren Delegation of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations. Atiyeh presented the delegation with a medal during a Governor's Banquet in Portland, Oregon. The delegate is Hidesaburo Shoda, the Director and Honorary Chairman of Nisshin Seifun Milling Company, Ltd. in Tokyo; he was also the father of Empress Michiko.
A dinner during one of Victor Atiyeh's Far East trade missions. The man on the far left, facing the camera, is former consul general Watanabe. Third and second from the right are the Emperor and Empress Akihito of Japan.
Governor Victor Atiyeh laughs while an unidentified man speaks at the podium during the Tribute to a Good Scout award dinner for Atiyeh. The ceremony took place at Camp Meriwether. The Governor was a Boy Scout in his youth and continued to be involved in the organization later in life.
Governor Victor Atiyeh is congratulated by three unidentified men after receiving the Tribute to a Good Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America. His wife, Dolores, is standing with him. Atiyeh was a Boy Scout in his youth and continued to be involved in the organization later in life.
Governor Victor Atiyeh speaks at the podium after receiving the Tribute to a Good Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America. He was Boy Scout in his youth and continued to be involved in the organization later in life.
Governor Victor and Dolores Atiyeh sit at a table during the Tribute to a Good Scout award dinner with the Boy Scouts of America. Governor Atiyeh is holding a little girl, possibly his daughter. He was a Boy Scout in his youth and continued to be involved in the organization later in life.
Governor Victor Atiyeh shakes hands with the host of the Boy Scout award ceremony, in which he received the Tribute to a Good Scout award. Atiyeh was a Boy Scout in his youth and continued to be involved in the organization later in life.
Governor Victor Atiyeh holds the Tribute to a Good Scout award after being presented with it by the Boy Scouts of America. Atiyeh was a Boy Scout in his youth and continued to be involved in the organization later in life.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sits at his ceremonial office desk, surrounded by his family. Present from left to right: Richard Atiyeh, Vic's brother; Mary Alice Atiyeh, Richard's wife; Bill Bowan; Thelma Bowman, Dolores' sister and Bill's wife; Victor Atiyeh; Dolores Atiyeh, Victor's wife; Karen Atiyeh; Edward Atiyeh, his brother and Karen's husband; Louise Heitkemper, Dolores' sister; and Walter Heitkemper, Louise's husband.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sits at his desk in his ceremonial office with two representatives from Red Carpet Real Estate. They are holding a poster for the March of Dimes, an organization for improving the health of mothers and babies.
Minnie Mouse apparently chastises Mickey Mouse for sitting in the Governor's chair with Victor Atiyeh standing behind them. Representatives from Disney came to Atiyeh's ceremonial office to present an award. A note on the back from Atiyeh reads: 'Bet you thought that being a Governor was all fun-fun-fun - Sometimes there are serious moments like this.'
