Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Thoughts on Cecil Edwards; opinion on committee chairmanships; thoughts on Bud Lent; socializing with legislators; appointing Supreme Court judges, Wally Carson and Betty Roberts; committee procedures; education bills in the early 1970s; concern for the mentally disabled; relationships between Legislators and lobbyists, George Wingard and Dick Groener.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Taxation committee; legislation request by Oregon Society of Certified Accountants; involvement on committees during late 1969; personal legislation philosophy; beach bill late 1960s; opinion on creation of Portland State University, court of appeals, Tri-Met; 1971 coalition battle.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Discussion of Aluminum plant in Oregon; sex education debates as legislator and Governor; debate about Portland State University going from college to University; 1967 legislative session as Senator; 1968 Republican National Convention; committees he was a part of during the 1969 senate session.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Activity on Education and Taxation Committee's, 1967; Oregon taxation, late 1960s; Labor and Industry Committee, 1967; unemployment insurance and workers compensation, 1965-1967; Atiyeh handling many committee assignments in 1967 session; mental health legislation, 1967; relationship between divisions of government and legislators.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Connection to the Goldwater ticket, 1964; 1966 Senate composition; 1966 leadership of the legislature; impressions of Tom McCall's executive branch, 1966; Interim Committee on Public Heath: air and water quality, 1967; rewrite of the Air Quality Law, 1967; Tom McCall and Bob Straub on environmental legislation; bills that failed in the legislature 1967: teacher tenure law and control of speakers on campuses; scenic rivers proposal, 1967; single member districts proposal, 1967; limits on campaign spending.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Walter Pearson and the
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Making the decision to switch from the House to Senate; primary and general Senate elections in 1964; difference between serving in the House and Senate; committee assignments, Senate 1965; impressions of fellow Senators: Alf Corbett, Ted Hallock, Don Husband, Tony Yturri; reductions of capital gains and business inventory tax, 1965; impressions of fellow Senators: Eddie Ahrens, R.F Chapman, Don Willner, Tom Monaghan; workers compensation bill, 1965.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Impressions of Jim Redden, 1959-64; principal Democratic and Republican leaders in House of
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Oil exploration; learning the process in early legislative sessions; 1962 House of Representatives election; House Bill 14: Balloon Bread, early 1960s; State of Oregon constitution; state of Oregon Chamber of Commerce, early 1960s; defeat of Department of Natural Resources, early 1960s; agencies handling of natural resources; three-way workers compensation legislative battle, 1963; labor bills, early 1960s; capital punishment; Legislative Council Committee, early 1960s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Bridge at Astoria, early 1960s; Atiyeh's political and personal principles; Republican Party politics, early 1990s; voting in the legislature; legislative story about Betty Roberts; rites of initiation in the legislature; community colleges 1959-1961; startup of Boardman Industrial Park, early 1960s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Activity on Subcommittee on Food and Dairy, 1961; Rules and Resolution Committee, 1961; impressions of coworkers: Sid Leiken, Ed Fadeley; most effective Chairman and Speaker of the House; overall relationship with fellow representatives from 1961-1965; thoughts on Governor appearing before the legislature; reapportionment, early 1960s; bridge at Astoria.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Agriculture while representing Washington County 1959; predicting economic conditions in the Legislature; House Bill 14, timber tax, 1959-1961; experiences of first term in legislature 1959-1960; reelection of 1960.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Relationship with Governor Mark Hatfield; relationships with administrators and other government officials; issue of taxation late 1950s-mid 1980s (note: the start of Tape 5, side 2 is presented at the end of this side).
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Early time as Representative late 1950s; relationships with notable members of Oregon Legislature: Bob Duncan, Monty Montgomery, Stafford Hansel, Gracie Peek, Al Flegal, George Van Hoomissen, Ed Whelan, Tom Mahoney, Keith Skelton, Tom Mahoney, Jake Bennett; Joint Caucus early-mid 1960s; Relationship with
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: First campaign for Oregon House of Representatives; first impressions of getting elected late 1950s; early time as Representative late 1950s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Activity in Portland Executive Association and Trumpeters; Oregon Arms Collectors and Gun Collection; Multnomah Muzzleloading Rifle Club; gun control; personal gun collection; early activity in Republican Party; running for the Legislature late 1950s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Background on relationship with Dolores; marriage and honeymoon with Dolores; family cabin on Mount Hood;
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Choosing a college and a major; his academic life at University of Oregon early 1940s; fraternity life under Phi Gamma Delta; political thoughts during time at University of Oregon; his twin brothers Edward and Richard in World War II and POW camps; experience working
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Attending Washington High School in Portland late 1930s; playing football and other sports; being recruited by the Green Bay Packers; meeting his wife Dolores in high school; his early perceptions of racial inequality; the moment he heard about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; the beginning of World War II; trying to volunteer for the military but being discharged for an injury; attending college at the University of Oregon early 1940s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: His early childhood; elementary school; visiting Syria with his family at age six, late 1920s; working as a newspaper boy; working part-time at a department store; how his family experienced the Great Depression; the Atiyeh Bros. family carpet business; Portland in the 1930s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: How Atiyeh was named; the Atiyeh family's history and their immigration from Syria 1900-1920; growing up as a Syrian-American in Portland; his early childhood in the 1920s.
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.
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.
