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 pointing something out to a contemplative Allen Neuharth. Neuharth was the founder of USA Today and The Freedom Forum. He served in the Army during World War II and lived from 1924 to 2013. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing at a railroad crossing with a sign for Operation Lifesaver. Operation Lifesaver is a national non-profit education and awareness program for preventing collisions and fatalities at train crossings. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Photograph of Governor Victor Atiyeh at a railroad crossing. His business card is placed over the image so that the governor appears to be holding it. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
View of Oregon's capitol building during the spring. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Letter from Legislative Counsel member, Robert Lundy, to President of the Senate, E.D. Potts regarding election of a senator-elect for the 1970 general election and the application of members to the Legislative Assembly of the state constitution. Atiyeh was copied on the message as the Oregon Senate Minority Leader.
Postcard from Lesley of Hancock, Michigan sent to Atiyeh during the 1968 Republican National Convention. It encourages him to vote for Mark Hatfield of Oregon for the Republican presidential nominee.
Postcard by Dolores Atiyeh describing her and Victor Atiyeh's trip to the 1968 Republican National Convention. The postcard, which pictures the Kenilworth Hotel in Miami where they stayed, was never sent.
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.
Atiyeh getting into his car. This is one photograph in a series of images from an unidentified speaking engagement that probably took place circa 1979-1984.
Atiyeh shaking hands with an unidentified woman. This is one photograph in a series of images from an unidentified speaking engagement that probably took place circa 1979-1984.
Interior shot of a restaurant where Atiyeh was giving a speech. This is one photograph in a series of images from an unidentified speaking engagement that probably took place circa 1979-1984.
Atiyeh shakes hands with an unidentified woman. This is one photograph in a series of images from an unidentified speaking engagement that probably took place circa 1979-1984.
Atiyeh at a dinner with a panel of unidentified people. This is one photograph in a series of images from an unidentified speaking engagement that probably took place circa 1979-1984.
Atiyeh finishes a speech to applause. This is one photograph in a series of images from an unidentified speaking engagement that probably took place circa 1979-1984.
