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 1987 testimony on behalf of Fujitsu to the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 Committee regarding the U.S.-Japan semiconductor arrangement. A letter from Fujitsu President Masaka Ogi later that year thanked Atiyeh for his successful efforts.
Letter from the president of Fujitsu America and Fujitsu Limited, thanking Atiyeh for speaking on behalf of the companies at recent United States Trade Representative hearings.
Program for the 1998 Ex-Newsboys Association Banquet. Includes a full-page photo of Atiyeh as the guest speaker, along with Atiyeh's annotation that he once carried the News Telegram.
Issue of Washington High School's student newspaper, The Washingtonian. An article notes that Atiyeh, his senior class president, recently won the activity award. A cartoon drawing shows Atiyeh and his fellow awardee with the cup. Atiyeh is also mentioned as being one of the sports editors; Dolores served as a reporter.
Letter in pencil to a teacher, Mrs. Atkinson, announcing the student's preference for Robert Straub in the 1974 gubernatorial election. The letter is signed simply, 'The Phantom,' though the return address indicates the student's last name is likely Lane.
A daily schedule for Atiyeh during his 1978 gubernatorial campaign. It includes contact information, details about his transportation, and what he should wear.
Letter from Atiyeh to his parents while he was away at college. Atiyeh informs them that their 'dynamic politician-voiced son' has won the title of Santa Claus in a competition with his friends. On Atiyeh Bros. stationery.
Text of Pacific University President James Miller's presentation of the University Service Award to Atiyeh during Pacific's 1979 commencement ceremony.
Brief letter from Ellsworth H. Augustus, the tenth national president of the Boy Scouts of America, to Atiyeh, sending holiday wishes and complimenting Atiyeh's service.
Memo from Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel, to various Oregon government departments, including: the Health Division, Military Department, Department of Transportation, Executive Department, Oregon State Police, Department of Environmental Quality, and the Acting Fire Marshall. The memo covers a previous discussion about potential events that might occur at the festival in Rajneeshpuram, as well as the possible hazard of flash flooding and what provisions have been made. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
