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 (center) and another unidentified man are joined by Coach Gerry Faust (left) to watch a football game at Autzen Stadium. The October 22 game was a 13-13 tie. Faust was the coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1981-1985. A note on the front reads: 'To Governor Vic; Congratulations on being re-elected; God bless you; Gerry Faust'
Glenn Jackson is sworn in to the Economic Development Commission by Governor Victor Atiyeh. Jackson, known as 'Mr. Oregon,' was the chair of the Oregon Transportation Commission. The Glenn Jackson Bridge between Washington and Oregon was named after him.
Governor Victor Atiyeh shakes hands with Mike Mansfield in Tokyo. Mansfield was the U.S. ambassador to Japan, following time as a Senator and U.S. Representative.
Mitch Hider (right) from Monroe, Oregon and Dan Bernstein (center) from Riverside, California serenade Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (left) at the Oregon State Fair. Hider and Bernstein whistled 'Alabama Bound' for the Governor.
Governor Victor Atiyeh is interviewed at the 1984 Oregon State Fair for AM Northwest. The interviewers are Jim Bosley, who worked for KATU from 1962 to 2000, and Margie Boule, the first female co-host of AM Northwest.
Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh operates the controls of 'Big John,' a tree digger, as he officially opens the Oregon State Fair. The Governor planted a fir tree for the opening ceremonies.
Governor Victor and Dolores Atiyeh sit on a surrey during a parade. A note on the back reads: 'God bless you and best regards; The Horst E. Matschuka Family 9/79'
Governor Victor Atiyeh waves at the camera from a convertible car during an unidentified parade. Three Boy Scouts are visible, following the car with a flag.
Judges for the 1980 American Indian Beauty Pageant pose for the camera at the Pendleton Round-Up. Standing left to right: Jeff Waarvick; Ned Look; Neil Farmer; Rudolph Maximillian Crommelin from Holland; and Doug Corey. Kneeling left to right: Harl Haas; Governor Victor Atiyeh; and Dr. Rudolph Maximillian Crommelin from Portland.
Governor Victor Atiyeh walks beside a Naval General during the Albany Veterans Day Parade. A note from the officer on the front reads: 'Gov. Atiyeh - It was a great honor to join you in this wonderful event. Best wishes, Gen. A[?]'
Portrait signed by American country musician Roy Clark from the Oregon State Fair. A note on the front reads: 'To Gov. Vic It is a pleasure to have met you - My Best, Roy Clark'
Judges for the 1983 Pendleton Round-Up American Indian Beauty Pageant. Standing left to right: Lee Schneider from Geneva, Switzerland; James L. Halland, a wood product investor; Budd Potter, department supervisor of Pendleton Woolen Mills; Frank Gordon, New York City attorney; Dolores Atiyeh, wife of Victor Atiyeh; and Mitzi Rodriguez, pageant chaperone. Kneeling left to right: Mac Levy; C.M. Bishop III, womenswear sales manager of Pendleton Woolen Mills; Ned Weigel from Lookout Mountain, Tennessee; and Keisuke Suzuki, general manager of the 'Light Up' catalog division of CBS Sony.
Judges for the 1981 Pendleton Round-Up American Indian Beauty Pageant. Front row, left to right: John Williams, head of the Oregon State Police; Tim Horikoshi from Tokyo, Japan; and Pepper White. Back row, left to right: Mrs. John Williams; Peter Murphy; Congressman Denny Smith; chaperone Mitzi Rodriguez; Ruth Wurzweiler; Bev Hallman, fashion and beauty editor of the Oregon Journal; Governor Victor Atiyeh; and publicity director Doug Corey.
