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: Status of his children Tom and Suzanne Atiyeh, 1998; travels in post-governor era, 1990s; George Atiyeh and Opal Creek, 1998; assessment of Barbara Roberts and John Kitzhaber as governors, 1998; gun control in Oregon, 1998; debate on Thurston High School shooting, 1998; advice to aspiring politicians and public servants, 1998; final conclusions, 1998.
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: Outcome of the Northwest Power Planning and Conservation Act, 1980s; the Northwest Power Planning Council and the “three sovereigns”; dams and fisheries on the Columbia River, late 1990s; Atiyeh’s view of the legislature, 1998; feelings on the last day of being Governor, 1987; Atiyeh’s political activities since leaving office, 1990s; state of the Republican party, 1998; thoughts on Barry Goldwater, 1998; business and other activities since leaving office, 1998.
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: Employment opportunities in Oregon, 1980s; link between the repeal of the unitary tax and the diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; lack of school finance reform in Oregon, 1980s-1990s; Atiyeh vetoing tax relief packages, 1979-1980; effect of state-run rainy day funds; structure of the legislature, 1980s-1990s; 1982 election victory, effort to introduce sales tax, 1980s-1990s.
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: Court reform while Governor, 1980s; Atiyeh’s administrative style as Governor, 1980s; diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; tourism as an economic sector in Oregon, 1980s; repeal of the unitary tax, mid-1980s; timber relief program, early 1980s.
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: Review of political career; thoughts on Neil Goldschmidt; successes as Governor: avoiding gas shortage, dealings with the Rajneesh, relieving Oregon of the recession; reflections on Governorship: Oregon Food Bank, preservation of the Columbia River Gorge, Northwest Power Planning Council, rebalancing of budgets, Deschutes River, racial and religious harassment.
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: Political advice to Oregonians, early 1990s; advice to aspiring politicians and public servants, early 1990s; summary of philosophy of life and spiritual beliefs; reflection of personal life and politics effect on family, early 1990s; sayings that Atiyeh likes.
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 children Tom and Suzanne Atiyeh in early 1990s; his nephew George in early 1990s; his wife Dolores in early 1990s; friendships with Jim Campbell and Tom Galt; self-identified character traits; reading for enjoyment: the American Civil War and the United States’ Constitution; thoughts on the Constitution; meaning of the 4th of July to Atiyeh.
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: Political activities in post-governor era, late 1980s-early 1990s; Oregon Ballot Measure 9 and gay rights, late 1980s; property tax limitations ballot measure, 1990; work with Boy Scouts, late 1980s-early 1990s; activity with Japan-America Society, early 1990s; board that Atiyeh is involved with, late 1980s-early 1990s; difference between a consultant and a lobbyist; travels in post-governor era, late 1980-early 1990s; daily activities in post-governor era, late 1980s-early 1990s.
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: Experience on the first Delta Airlines flight to Tokyo, Japan, late 1980s; activity on the Republican National Committee, 1993; support for Craig Berkman; how the Republican party has evolved in Oregon; differences between Republicans, independents, and Democrats; thoughts on far-right wing conservatives; role of religion in politics.
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: Final reflections as a legislator and governor, 1959-1987; Republican Greg Walden's governorship campaign, 1993.
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: final reflections as legislator and governor, 1959-1987: racial discrimination in society, criminal justice and court reform, first Oregon State Games, alternatives to nursing homes, gasoline shortages, diversifying Oregon’s economy; formalizing a state employee’s suggestion award program; traveling Oregon as a Governor; Atiyeh’s charisma as a leader and politician.
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: Atiyeh's participation at the sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail ending in Oregon City, 1993; final personal refection of time as a legislator and Governor, 1959-1987; eco-metric modeling, Northwest Power Planning Council, protection of the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Food Share Program, Deschutes River purchase.
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: Responding to criticism from Oregonian writer Allen Hayakawa, late 1980s; personal reflections on political credentials; margin of victory in second election, 1982; managerial style of Atiyeh, 1980s; policy high points as Governor; repeal of the unitary tax in Oregon, mid-1980s; how legislative branch evolved from 1959-1987; balance of power between legislative and executive branches of government, 1980s; problems with single-member districts.
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: Relationships with Washington Senators Dan Evans, Brock Adams, Scoop Jackson, Warren Magnusson; thoughts on Legislators Debbs Pots, Lynn Newbry, Jason Boe, Phil Lang, Vera Katz, Sam Dement, Connie McCready (Mayor), Earl Blumenauer, Tony Meeker, Ed Whelan, Don Willner, Mike Thorne, Arthur Ireland; thoughts on Presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George Bush; meeting President Ford in the White House, 1974; reflections on tenure as Governor, 1980s; responding to criticism from Oregonian writer Allen Hayakawa, late 1980s.
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 Representatives A. Walter Norblad, Wendell Wyatt, Edith Green, Les Aucoin; relationships between governors and the state’s federal delegation; relationships with prominent Oregon business and labor leaders while in politics; thoughts on Governor Dixie Lee Ray.
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 Mark Hatfield and Gerry Frank; report card for Barbara Roberts term as Governor; property taxes and Oregon's ballot measure 5, 1990; comparing Senators Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood to Richard and Maurine Neuberger and Wayne Morse; thoughts on the Vietnam War; Bob Packwood and sexual harassment, late 1980s.
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: “The Governor Atiyeh Perpetual Up The Creek Without A Paddle Award”, 1980s; descriptions of awards, honors, and other accomplishments as Governor; descriptions of items obtained while he was Governor, 1980s.
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: National Governors' Association Committee on Energy and Environment, 1980s; National Governors' Association Committee and International Trade and Foreign Relations, 1980s; chair of the Education Commission of States National Task Force on Indian Education, 1980s; Western Governors Conference and Presidential Primaries, 1980s; honors and awards as Governor, 1980s; honorary degree from Willamette University.
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: Atiyeh's involvement with the 1986 Oregon Governor election; thoughts on Norma Paulus and Neil Goldschmidt; 1986 Oregon Governor election; institutionalizing Atiyeh’s policies, 1980s; transition between Atiyeh’s administration to Goldschmidt’s, 1986; feelings on inauguration day for Neil Goldschmidt, 1987; reflections on leaving the Governorship, 1987.
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: Trip to New York to discuss Oregon's credit rating, 1986; drug tests for State employment; Oregon designated enterprise zones; Far East Trade Mission, China, Japan, South Korea; nuclear waste storage problems; comments made at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers meeting, 1986; mid-year National Governors' Association meeting, 1986; trip to Japan as representative of the National Governors' Association, 1986.
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: Security issues as Governor, 1980s; Lon Holbrook and State police troopers, Governorship, 1980s; State of Oregon school finance reform plan, 1986; Governor Barbara Roberts and early 1990 politics; dinner with President Ronald Reagan, 1986; National Governors Association dinner at the White House, 1986.
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: State of Oregon school finance reform plan 1986; property taxes and Ballot Measure 5, 1990; thoughts on Robert (Bob) Smith; honest versus misleading campaigns; inherent issues of involvement in politics; security issues as Governor, 1980s.
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: National and State budget deficits, mid-late 1980s; welfare systems and the lower classes, 1980s; censorship of television and freedom of speech, degradation of moral fiber in the United States, early 1990s; institutions for the mentally ill, 1980s.
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: Secretary of State Barbara Roberts’ performance audits of government, mid-1980s; position of Secretary of State; state cabinet system of governance; discussion of a Lieutenant Governor; involvement in a Chinese Council for business, 1980s; thoughts on Monty Montgomery; Gramm-Rudman Act, 85; national and state budget deficits, late 1980s.
