A set of letters requesting Oregon Senate committee appointments, sent in response to inquiries from Atiyeh, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time. The respondents include senators Wallace Carson Jr., Sam Dement, George Eivers, Tom Hartung, Dick Hoyt Kenneth Jernstedt, Hector MacPherson Gordon McKay, Lynn Newbry, Stan Ouderkirk, Raphael Raymond, George Wingard and Anthony Yturri.
Letters from Atiyeh, who was the Oregon Senate Minority Leader at the time, to Oregon state senators asking for their requests for appointments to senate standing committees. Recipients include Wallace Carson Jr., Sam Dement, George Eivers, Tom Hartung, Dick Hoyt Kenneth Jernstedt, Hector MacPherson, Gordon McKay, Lynn Newbry, Stan Ouderkirk, Raphael Raymond, George Wingard and Anthony Yturri.
Letter from Oregon Senate Berkeley Lent to Atiyeh asking for his pledge to help elect Lent as President of the Senate. At this time, Atiyeh was the Oregon Senate Minority Leader.
Letter from Oregon State Senator Lynn Newbry to the Senate President E.D. Potts, declining an appointment to the Committee on Credentials due to personal ties with Senator Huston. Huston had brought charges against Senator Elect McPherson, which would be investigated by the committee. Atiyeh was copied on the message as the Oregon Senate Minority Leader.
Letter from President of the Oregon Senate, E.D. Potts, to senator Edward Fadeley regarding his appointment to the Committee on Credentials. The committee would be involved in investigating complaints brought against Senator Elect McPherson. Atiyeh was copied on the message as the Oregon Senate Minority Leader.
Letter from President of the Oregon Senate, E.D. Potts, to state senators Berkeley Lent, Glenn Huston, Don Willner and Victor Atiyeh asking for their recommendations on individuals who would make up the Senate Committee on Credentials. Atiyeh was copied on the message as the Oregon Senate Minority Leader.
A short report from the Oregon Senate's Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business, recommending an agenda for the Senate in January 1969. Atiyeh was copied on the message as the Oregon Senate Minority Leader.
A short report from the Oregon Senate's Committee on Credentials, listing the terms to which senators had been elected as of January 1969. The list includes Atiyeh.
The official inaugural program of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, accompanied by an invitation to the inauguration and following reception, and other related material. This material is contained in the original envelope, as it was sent to Atiyeh.
Governor Tom McCall's 'Address to the people of Oregon on tensions in Portland,' which was broadcast on television and radio. The address describes potential violence between attendees of the 1970 American Legion Convention and antiwar protesters at the People's Army Jamboree. McCall describes the creation of a free concert, 'Vortex I' as a response to these tensions.
Cost schedule attached to letter from Ed Westerdahl II to State Emergency Board Chairman, E.D. Potts related to avoiding violence during the 1970 American Legion Convention
Letter from the director of Governor Tom McCall's Executive Department, Ed Westerdahl II, to the State Emergency Board Chairman, E.D. Potts. The letter describes lower-than-expected costs for additional law enforcement during the 1970 American Legion Convention. McCall famously sponsored a free concert, 'Vortex I,' in order to avoid a clash between Vietnam War protesters and attendees of the conference.
Atiyeh's written response to the news article, 'Visitor held after attack', which discussed the alleged attack of Atiyeh's son during the 1970 American Legion Convention in Portland, Oregon.
'Visitor held after attack' news article on the attack of Victor Atiyeh's son, Thomas Atiyeh, during the 1970 American Legion Convention in Portland, Oregon
A day planner from the 1968 Republican National Convention, in a printed sleeve. This copy was filled out by Governor Atiyeh for the dates of the platform committee meetings on July 28-31 and the convention on August 5-8.
'Visitor magazine: souvenir edition,1968 Republican National Convention,' a souvenir program featuring Richard Nixon. This copy was given to Atiyeh when he attended the convention.
'Telephone directory and guide' for the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. Includes lists of delegates, convention schedules and map.
'Welcome to Miami' informational booklet issued by National Airlines for the 1968 Republican National Convention. Includes directories of hotels and tourist information.
'Nixon's the one! 1968 Presidential handbook,' a souvenir booklet given to Atiyeh during his attendance at the 1968 Republican National Convention. The booklet was issued by Newsweek Magazine and includes a blank form for tallying the presidential primary results.
