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's informational page, for his State Representative candidacy, in the Oregon Voters' Pamphlet for the general election. The entry includes a photograph of Atiyeh, his campaign slogan, his personal background, and a summary of his civic activities. On the page facing Atiyeh's is gubernatorial candidate Sig Unander's entry.
This pamphlet--mailed to all Oregon voters--was one of Atiyeh's broadest tools of outreach for the 1958 election. Submitted by one of Atiyeh's closest friends since their days at Washington High School, Jim Campbell, Atiyeh's profile touted his business skills as a good match for a legislature facing tough economic decisions.
Important- Vote for Victor Atiyeh...THIS IS LEFT FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION BY FRIENDS OF VIC ATIYEH.HE IS A SINCERE AND HONEST INDIVIDUAL WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND IN RUNNING FOR REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT-
GOOD GOVERNMENT WITH CONSCIENTIOUS REPRESENTATION
SEE PAGE 18 OF YOUR WASHINGTON COUNTY VOTERS PAMPHLET.
Typed draft of Atiyeh's 1987 farewell address, given at the Washington County Public Forum in Portland. He looks back on his time in public office, includes anecdotes of success stories during his administration, and commends Oregonians on their resilience and strength. It includes Atiyeh's handwritten revisions in red ink.
Goals for his administration that Atiyeh wrote before being sworn in as governor; they include points such as 'eliminate duplication' and 'create unity of purpose w[ith]in government.'
1981 holiday card from the Atiyehs to his supporters. It features a black and white photograph of the Atiyehs on the front, and the inside note alerts supporters that Atiyeh has formally decided to run for re-election in 1982.
Atiyeh's explanation of the Proclamation and Executive Order that he had drafted as governor to deal with the Rajneeshpuram situation but never needed to sign.
Excerpt of entries for September 6-14, 1984 from a log kept for the Governor of State Police reports and investigations regarding the situation in Rajneeshpuram. The log covers a time period when the Rajneesh were clashing with nearby residents over voter registrations for the upcoming November elections. The police note that the Rajneesh are bussing in homeless people in order to register them as voters. The notes recommend that the State Police oversee security in the area, as they are seen as being more neutral than the local authorities.
Senator Atiyeh's notes on the legislative tax package, including House Bill 1055, which would increase corporate taxes, and Houze Bill 1127, which would implement a sales tax.
Three pages of handwritten notes summarizing Atiyeh's meeting with Syrian president Hafez Assad, covering topics such as international relations, the American ambassador to Syria, and methods for future communication.
Two pages of typed notes summarizing Atiyeh's meeting with Syrian president Hafez Assad, covering topics such as international relations, the American ambassador to Syria, and methods for future communication.
Letter from the governor of China's Fujian province, Hu Ping, to Atiyeh regarding the recent Oregon People Friendship Delegation visit. A translation is included, along with a Chinese-language version.
Political cartoon by Art Bimrose for the Oregonian, commenting on Atiyeh's compromise court reform package. Autographed by Bimrose to Atiyeh. Ink over blue pencil underdrawing.
