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.
Representatives from the Atiyeh family receive the 100 Year Club award (for local businesses that have been open for 100 years) from Oregonian staff. From left to right, pictured are Norman Parsons, Sarkis Manougian, Tom Marantette, Edward Atiyeh, Victor Atiyeh, Richard Atiyeh, Tom Atiyeh, Leslie Atiyeh, and David Atiyeh. This photo was published in the Oct. 8, 2000 Oregonian.
Victor Atiyeh, holding his recently received Sunset Trail District trophy, at a 1972 Beaverton Boy Scouts dinner honoring him for his devotion to scouting. Looking on is vice-chairman of the Sunset Trail District, Mervin W. Brink.
This sound recording features a compilation of radio advertisements paid for by the 'Re-Elect Atiyeh' committee. These advertisements were used by Governor Victor Atiyeh during his campaign for re-election against challenger Ted Kulongoski.
This sound recording features speeches by Governor Victor Atiyeh and Senator Mark Hatfield on new federalism and the personal obligations and responsibilities of citizens to get involved in the restructuring of American government.
This sound recording features a compilation of various press conferences with Governor Victor Atiyeh. Atiyeh answers questions from the press regarding income-based tax breaks, conservation efforts, trucker strike,
This sound recording features a press conference with Governor Victor Atiyeh. Atiyeh answers questions from the press regarding the Iran-Contra affair, new tax and federal budget legislation, and what will be expected of the new Governor-elect once Atiyeh leaves office.
This sound recording features Governor Victor Atiyeh meeting several Rose Festival court members. These members sing two songs for the governor on why they consider Portland home. The recording also includes interviews and press conferences with Atiyeh regarding new tax legislation.
This sound recording features a press conference with Governor Victor Atiyeh. Atiyeh answers questions from the press on economic development, marijuana legislation. The recording also includes an interview with a Tillamook city council member regarding new legalized gambling in the city, which is followed by the news story covering this same topic.
This sound recording features a press conference with Governor Victor Atiyeh on the future changes resulting from new property tax legislation in Oregon.
