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.
Correspondence, news clippings and other materials relating to tax policy kept by Atiyeh who served on the Interim Tax Committee and as Vice-Chairman of the Tax Committee during his time as State Representative.
Correspondence between Atiyeh and Reverend Jesse L. Jackson regarding Jackson's speech given as President of People United to Save Humanity before the Republican National Committee.
Telegram sent to Atiyeh by former Governor of Oregon, Mark O. Hatfield, regarding Hatfield's decision with respect to calling the 53rd Legislative Assembly back into special session.
Letters kept by Atiyeh from various constituents during his time as State Senator of Oregon. Includes letters from Atiyeh as well as Frank D. Schaumberg, Sam Dement, Ronald G. Schmidt, Jack Sugg, L. Gillmore, Marie Rietmann, Frank Kanne, James Redden, Lance Carlson, Richard Rosenbaum, Mike Marsters, Anne G. Basker, Robert J. Cowen, and Marion T. Weatherford.
Illustrated program from Oregon's 52nd Legislative Assembly. Includes photos of Atiyeh as State Representative and Chairman of the Food and Dairy Committee.
News clippings from various articles on state legislation kept by Atiyeh during his time as State Representative. Includes photos of Governor Mark Hatfield and articles on the election of Atiyeh as first Syrian-American in state office.
Biographical summaries and information on candidates for the Oregon Legislative Assembly. These digests were distributed to Oregon voters to make educated decisions on the different members of state legislature.
Review report conducted by Associated Oregon Industries. Report includes summaries of the house and senate bills introduced during the year as well as summaries of various legislative committees.
Correspondence sent by Atiyeh during his time as State Representative. Includes letters from former Governor Mark Hatfield, as well as other legislators and constituents.
Program and press clippings from the 'Woven through Generations' exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society. This exhibit, which coincided with the company's 100th year of business, displayed many items from Atiyeh Bros., Inc. as well as the Atiyeh family.
