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 document draft in preparation for the formal debate between Governor Atiyeh and Ted Kulongoski in 1981. This document addresses topics including: Kulongoski poor agricultural stance and the Oregon Farm Bureau; Kulongoski poor budgeting efforts; Ballot Measure #3; State Federal Fund; August Crime Plan; Oregon Coast Fisheries and the Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A handwritten note prepared by Norma Paulus to Governor Atiyeh addressing his well-being and future campaign. Norma volunteers herself, David Olson, and Clay Myers to advocate for Gov. Atiyeh in ways that he can't for himself. Norma also suggests that Gov. Atiyeh reduces controversy by taking bold positions on issues until the middle of September 1982. 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 Assistant, to the Members of the Executive Committee on August 2, 1982. This document addresses the decision to hire Paul Newman as a consultant moving forward with the campaign plan. Rick Daniels of Roberts, Daniels, Falls & Associates of Seattle will also be relied upon to work with Paul's schedule. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A rough layout of a Three-Phase Strategic Precept for Governor Atiyeh. The layout documents ways to thoroughly showcase Gov. Atiyeh that includes experience as Legislature and Governor and the 1982 Legislative package and Executive order. Other handwritten notes listed includes Governor Atiyeh's theme, solutions to economic and socioeconomic problems, and advertising tiers. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A handwritten note most likely by Gerry Thompson dated in July 2, 1982. Topics in this note include: the implementation of a poll towards Gov. Atiyeh's advantage; Paul Newman; Ron Schmidt and John Pihas; and two Ford Visits projected for July 29 and September 10, 1982. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A document on debate techniques, making key points, and argument techniques in preparation for Governor Atiyeh's formal debate against Ted Kulongoski. Topics addressed in this document include: bridging; rebuttal protocol; laundry list technique; hypothetical question; loaded preface question; presentation; association, elimination, and conformity techniques. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
An untitled document dated on August 4, 1982 regarding Ted Kulongoski and Governor Atiyeh. Topics addressed in this document included: Bonneville; Straub Watergate; Tie Vic; general election budget; federal Hatch act; and the PERS fund. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A handwritten note primarily about Paul Newman that was presumably written by Gerry Thompson. This note explains how Paul is not returning class and has no sense of loyalty. Other names included in this note are Rick Daniels, Denny Miles, Carol Whitney, and the Scheduling Committee. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A handwritten note that is presumably written by Gerry Thompson. The note includes topics including an orientation, NEC Plan, and reminders to send Paul Newman a survey and a copy of the campaign. The top of the note also has 'Nebraska Throne' written that could be reference to the Governor of Nebraska, Charles Throne. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter to Paul Newman on February 1982 from Blake Hering, the president of John. B Hering Company. This is letter asking Paul Newman to be more responsive in scheduling a meeting to pick up the campaign after Governor Atiyeh's primary election. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Executive Committee meeting held on February 24, 1982 presumably written by Betty Atteberry. Topics addressed during this meeting included: Dorchester Conference; press release and advertisement updates; separation from Reaganomics; campaign on Economic Development; and the Economic Recovery Program. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Betty Atteberry on the Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 1981. Topics addressed during this meeting included: Don Clark; fundraising meeting with the Timber Industry in Eugene; attachments of campaign plan by Sharon Page and budget by Roy Livermore. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A campaign plan prepared by Sharon Page addressing topics in preparation for Governor Atiyeh's 1982 election. Topics addressed in this campaign plan include: Don Clark and Ted Kulongoski opposition; speeches and campaign volunteers; Operation Grassroots recruitment; County Chairmen; and press release strategies. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A proposal addressed to Dr. Robert O. Voy, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Oregon Republican Central Committee on January 16, 1982. This proposal addresses topics in preparation for the 1982 campaign that includes: the Oregon Republican Party (ORP) support program; Legislative Candidates Assistance Committee (LCAC); Republican House and Senate Caucuses; Oregon House of Representatives; Oregon Senate responsibilities; and the re-election of Gov. Atiyeh. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter by Lee Johnson, Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals, to Governor Atiyeh on December 20, 1981. This letter addresses advice for the upcoming 1982 election to showcase Atiyeh as a promising incumbent. Johnson addresses concern about the primary budget as he sees campaign polls and advertising more effective after the primary election. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A House Measures document that showcases a timeline of a variety of bills that have been proposed by different departments and committees. Such committees include: Committee on Education; Joint Committee; Committee on State and Federal Affairs; Committee on Trade and Economic Development; Committee on Judiciary; Committee on Legislative Rules and Operations; Committee on Revenue. This document also explains Gov. Atiyeh's financial responsibility with the Legislative Assembly, budgeting and bond allocation. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
An untitled document that could have been prepared by Gerry Thompson to help Gov. Atiyeh during his campaign in the 1980s. This memo addresses topics including approach, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Ted Kulongoski (TK) updates. Topics in this memo include: avoiding Republican groups; lawsuit vs. federal government; Economic Development; Early Childhood Development; and TK bond bills 3146 and 2115. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
An article published by Henny Willis, writer of the Eugene Register Guard, on November 15, 1981. This article under the section 'Political Potpourri' debriefs the 1982 election and its republican and democratic candidates. Titles that are mentioned include: Governor, Labor Commissioner, Congress, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Oregon Senate; and Oregon House District. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
Keynote speech by Gov. Atiyeh for the 11th Annual Conference of the Professional Insurance Agents organization on May 23, 1982. Atiyeh describes how his reforms to welfare, workers' compensation, and other spending in Oregon relate to the conference theme of 'Future Involvement;' as well as other topics including SAIF, insurance rates, education and the general economy of Oregon.
An untitled document on a speech written by Governor Atiyeh. This speech addresses the Economic Recovery Plan that was adopted by the Oregon Legislature to resolve issues in 1978. Solutions through reorganization and consolidating departments include: the Worker's Compensation; the Department of Environmental Quality; and the elimination of racist and sexist acts. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A campaign for Governor Atiyeh in February 1981 prepared by Robert E. Gangware, a writer for the Oregon Business. Topics addressed in this article campaign include: Gov. Atiyeh's history in small businesses; education at the University of Oregon; the Oregon Tax Research; the Council of Economic Advisors; and the Governor's Conference on Small Business. Attached to the headline of the campaign is a business card of the Chairman Chief Executive Officer of Corroon & Black of Oregon, Leonard Forsgren. 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 Bob Oliver, assistant to the Governor, on March 17, 1982. This memo addresses topics including: the Legislative Assembly referring Lon Holbrook or a State Police offer to accompany Gov. Atiyeh; appropriate transportation for Gov. Atiyeh; and issues on Gov. Atiyeh's safety in public areas. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
This is an Organizational Chart of the Governor's Office that lists the different branches of the Atiyeh administration dating from 1985-1987. Included in this chart are numbers that correspond to different departments, commissions, and board groups listed at the bottom of the chart. Notable names include: Gerry Thompson, Pat Amedeo, Bob Oliver, Ede Schmidt, Denny Miles, Jeff Lewis, Kay Toran, Barbara Clay, Betty Maudlin, and Bert Worley. 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 to Jim Sellers on February 13, 1985. This memo recognizes a timeline starting in July 1986 to document the Atiyeh Administration's accumulated accomplishments in an easy read fashion. The second and third attachment includes handwritten notes by Gov. Atiyeh suggesting to recover the promises made by the administration in 1978 during the campaign. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
