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.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 28, 1981. The report covered topics including: Jean Smith's press release on AM Northwest, KATU TV; the Fire Standards and Accreditation Board; House Bill 2048 and 5018 affecting Salem Transit District; and the Compensation Department on Workers' Compensation issues. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 26, 1981. The report covered topics including: Jean Smith's press release on AM Northwest, KATU TV; Al Juisti Wine and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC); interviews with Richard Ladd and Bob Ziegen to Senior Services Division; nursing home complaints issued by Health Division, AFS, and Nursing Home Ombudsman. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 23, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Willamette Valley Express; the Traffic Safety Commission; the Integrity Assurance Board; State Fair horse regulations; revised fiscal impact figures for state financing of courts; and a Chevron Fund compiled by budget analyst Robert Joerger. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 20, 1981. The report covered topics including: financial disputes between Health and Human services; community placement for children to reduce custody in Hillcrest and McLaren area; hospital funding in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas areas; award for Workers Comp Department; and the Administrative Law Conference revising Model Rules of Administrative Procedure, Open Meetings, and Records Manual. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 20, 1981. The report covered topics including: pressure to override veto on State Fire Commission HB 3260; the Ethics Commission; and allegations from the Governor's Integrity Assurance Board. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 19, 1981. The report covered topics including: an appointment with the Chief Justice; the Insurance Commissioner selection panel; candidates for Judicial Committee; Portland Metro Health liquidating employees; black community declaring Project Affirmation date; Forum 50 and benefit to Betty Maudlin. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 16, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Eugene Register-Guard secrecy to news media; Emergency Board requests; President's 'E' Award from Secretary of Commerce department; the Department of Land Conservation and Development (LCDC); and Forum 50 meetings. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Denny Miles, Press Secretary, reporting bond measure corrections to Governor Atiyeh and Shirley Woodrow, Special Assistant for Executive Appointments. The report summarizes the need for a steering committee that represents departments ranging from the Governor's Office to active citizens. The Association of Oregon Counties and Metro partners in the campaign to finance corrections facilities under Legislative Authority HJR 22 and HB 2956. Attached in the report are the votes that were tallied on HB 2956 from the House Judiciary Committee and Senate Justice Committee. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 14, 1981. The report covered topics including: Diana Evans as candidate for District 31; the Albina Human Resources Center funding; Wah Chang and Admiral dePoix; Veterans' Day prize is eligible for students of all Linn County schools; Marv Saxton as Governor's Listening Post in Linn County; and the Oregon Independent College Association. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 13, 1981. The report covered topics including: six-year highway improvement program; Oregon's criminal justice statistical reporting; Community Services Administration regional and national office closure; foreign insurance carrier premium issue and prison overcrowding issue; and the City of Lake Oswego filing suit for handicapped children. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 12, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Small Business Council filing public employee strike petition with Secretary of State; a draft Board of Parole letter; the Labor Press covering Employment Division strike; and Wes Sullivan leaking information at the Statesman-Journal. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 10, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Senior Services Division legislation; Penwell v. Washington case; the Gresham Hospital construction; Estacada claims and unemployment; and Naturopathic Physicians Schools granting commission (i.e. Portland and Salem). This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 7, 1981. The report covered topics including: new ADC rules affecting media time; attempt to block Bill Fast's appointment; alternative approaches to the court reform bill; and the Portland General Electric (PGE) refusing to contribute to the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS) Mothball fund. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 6, 1981. The report includes a concise overview addressing issues about the education system. The three topics of conversation included budgeting, economic development, and politically defined roles. Concerns are being expressed about future opposition to vocational rehabilitation layoffs. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 6, 1981. The report covered topics including: a press release on Anwar Sadat statement; the Department of Justice accompanying Governor; and announcements updates that have been received from plus office manager and back office staff. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 5, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Handicapped Awards luncheon; the Emergency Board and impacts on the general fund; a fact-finding project related to the Teamsters; and the dedication of the Revenue Building. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 3, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Oregonian press; the timber strategy panel; Jean Smith's AM Northwest appearance; and budgeting financial cuts in the refugee program. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A document issued by the Oregon's Office that recognizes Gerry Thompson's credentials leading up to her executive assistant position under Governor Atiyeh. The information presented in this document dates back to her graduation from South Salem High School, past experience at the Oregon Physicians Service-Blue Shield as district service representative and later vice president for marketing, and her service on Salem Public School's community and Title 9 task force. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
An authorization by Governor Atiyeh giving his chief of staff, Gerry Thompson, permission to transmit official copies of his directives and to attest to their accuracy while he is on overseas trips. The document is dated on April 29, 1986. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
An authorization by Governor Atiyeh giving his chief of staff, Gerry Thompson, permission to transmit official copies of his directives and to attest to their accuracy while he is on overseas trips. The document is undated but probably dates from between 1979-1986. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter from to Victor Atiyeh, who would later become the governor of Oregon, addressed to E. L. 'Curley' Lambeau, Coach and Manager of the Green Bay Packers. Atiyeh turns down the offer of a position as guard on the Green Bay Packers team in order to continuing pursuing his studies at the University of Oregon.
A letter and a contract from E. L. 'Curley' Lambeau, Coach and Manager of the Green Bay Packers, to Victor Atiyeh, who would later become the governor of Oregon. The letter dated June 6, 1944 offered Atiyeh, who had played on the University of Oregon varsity football team, a position as a guard. Atiyeh would turn down the offer in favor of continuing to work on his college degree.
Letters relating to the Rajneesh crisis between Rob Brown, reporter for 100 FM, and Governor Atiyeh. Brown had recently heard Atiyeh speak about the Rajneesh at a Medford Rotary meeting and is writing with additional thoughts. He compares the Rajneeshees, as an unpopular religious sect, to the Mormons in 1800s America. Brown warns that there is a danger in responding too harshly to the Rajneesh, and as an example, he encloses a copy of an 'Extermination Order' that Governor Boggs of Missouri issued against the Mormons in 1838. Brown expresses respect for Oregon officials's moderate handling of the Rajneesh situation and hopes that violence will not erupt in Wasco County. In a letter of response, Atiyeh agrees that all groups, even unpopular ones, must be handled through legal means. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel, to Robert Fisher, Oregon resident. The letter responds to a phone call from Robert Fisher in which he questioned the legality of the Rajneesh carrying automatic weapons. In the letter, Oliver explains that under certain Oregon codes, until the incorporation of Rajneeshpuram is determined, their peace force may legally carry these weapons. Included is the original call slip and phone memo. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
