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.
Excerpts from a small booklet also called a green 'Oasis' book, related to the Rajneeshpuram community in Oregon. It includes sayings of the community's guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, who was later known as Osho. The booklet covers the general teachings and outline of Bhagwan sermons to his followers. Also included is information regarding the original construction of the Rajneeshpuram Ashram, their education system, and businesses run by Rajneesh followers. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Legal papers for the Rajneeshpuram community's lands in Wasco County, Oregon. Included is the mortgage, promissory note, loan agreement and maps of purchased lots all executed by the Rajneesh Investment Corporation. The mortgage agreement outlines the present property and excepted property. Also included is a loan agreement containing conditions the Rajneesh had to comply with in order to receive the mortgage. A map and listing of lots within the collection of documents displays the location of land allocated to the Rajneesh within Wasco-Jefferson County and the general layout of that land. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A draft of the 'Executive Order to declare Martial Law in Oregon,' which was prepared for Governor Atiyeh to sign in case of a violent incident with the Rajneesh. Following the bombing of Hotel Rajneesh in Portland by a radical Islamic militant group, the Rajneeshpuram Peace Force acquired and displayed semi-automatic weapons. This show of force resulted in heightened tension and fear within the community. Governor Atiyeh kept a copy of the order with him when he was travelling in case of an uprising, but he never had to sign it. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A telegram from a branch of the United States Department of State to criminal investigator Thomas M. Casey regarding the Rajneesh organization. The telegram reports on the status of an ongoing investigation into its leader, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. It states that the Rajneeshee Ashram failed to meet previously set goals that allowed tax exemption. Another report included in the telegram discusses how followers were asked to pay a high initiation fee. Other notes suggest that Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh may have fabricated medical problems, committing fraud in order to obtain a visa. The Department of State recommends that the Ashram be reported to the IRS and Rajneesh provide proof of medical treatment in the United States to justify his need for a visa. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Transcript of a KATU-TV report discussing the successes and failures of Governor Victor Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission. They conclude that Atiyeh's most successful stop was in Saudi Arabia.
Newspaper article from the East Oregonian interviewing wheat rancher Bob Buchanan about accompanying Governor Victor Atiyeh on his Middle East trade mission. It discusses the financial and political effects on Oregon's wheat trade with Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report discussing a rug factory and wheat production in Saudi Arabia during Governor Victor Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report on Governor Victor Atiyeh's meeting with Israel Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir during Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission. They discussed the possibility of moving the United States embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Transcript of a KGW-TV report on Governor Victor Atiyeh's meeting with Israel Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir during Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission. They discussed the possibility of moving the United States embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Newspaper article from the Klamath Falls Herald and News on Governor Victor Atiyeh's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir during his Middle East trade mission. They discussed the possibility of moving the United States embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Newspaper article from the Eugene, Oregon Register-Guard discussing Governor Victor Atiyeh's meeting with Israel Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir during Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission.
Newspaper article from the Gazette Times detailing Governor Victor Atiyeh's visit to Israel. The accompanying image shows him at Jerusalem's historic Wailing Wall.
Newspaper article from the Oregonian on Governor Victor Atiyeh's thoughts on the violence between Israel and Syria during his Middle East trade mission.
Opinion article from the Oregon State Daily Barometer claiming that Governor Victor Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission could help to break down racial stereotypes.
Newspaper clipping with an image of Governor Victor Atiyeh visiting Jerusalem's Holocaust Museum during his Middle East trade mission. During his time in the city, a terrorist attack took place that injured 48 people.
Transcript of a KATU-TV report on remarks from Senate President Ed Fadeley claiming that Oregon runs better with Governor Victor Atiyeh abroad for his Middle East trade mission.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report on Governor Victor Atiyeh's activity in Israel during his Middle East trade mission. Atiyeh emphasized the need to cease the killing in the Middle East upon meeting with Israeli officials, as he did with the other countries he visited.
