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.
Memo written by Atiyeh's Chief of Staff, Gerry Thompson, listing talking points and the various complaints and issues raised against the Governor's leadership.
Combined application form for contractor licensing and builders board registration. This form was revised and reduced from twenty seven pages to four pages by the Department of Commerce under the direction of Fred Heard as mentioned by a note from Atiyeh that describes the efficiency of his administration.
Report on the results of a resource sharing survey conducted by the Executive Department. The report identified a broad range of sharing of equipment, personnel, systems, and space usage by state government agencies.
Letter and certificate sent to Atiyeh and signed by George Bush for the governor's contributions to the Fund for America's Future which supported the Republican Party and Republican candidates in the November 1986 elections.
Joint legislative guide included as part of Atiyeh's sequel to the 'Everything' book of documents compiled by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations.
'Resource Directory for Affirmative Action' compiled by Kay Dean Toran, Director of Affirmative Action under the Office of Governor Atiyeh. It includes names and contact information for organizations organized by group such as Asian, Black, Hispanic, Women, Handicapped and Senior. This directory was included as one of multiple documents with information on the standard operating procedures for Atiyeh's executive office, inside Atiyeh's sequel to his 'Everything' book of documents. The 'Everything Book' documents were put together by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations.
Documents regarding state agencies and executive office contact information included as part of Atiyeh's sequel to the 'Everything' book of documents compiled by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations.
Documents regarding information on the Oregon Government Ethics Commission included as part of Atiyeh's sequel to the 'Everything' book of documents compiled by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations.
Congress delegation and special session information included as part of Atiyeh's sequel to the 'Everything' book of documents compiled by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations.
Sequel to the '<a href='http://exhibits.lib.pacificu.edu/items/show/4347'>Everything</a>' book of the compilation of documents created by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations. Includes executive appointments, information about the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, congress delegations, special session notes, executive office contact information, and standard operating procedures.
Press corps and telephone directories included in Atiyeh's compilation documents created by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations.
'Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask' compilation, also known as 'The Everything Book,' a compilation of documents created by Atiyeh's Press Secretary Denny Miles to answer frequently asked questions about Atiyeh and media relations. Includes biographical information and statistics about Atiyeh; directories of government, newspapers and television staff; and other material. A sequel to this compilation, called the 'Son of Everything' book, was also created.
News editorials on youth unemployment within various minority groups, possibly used for Atiyeh's research on youth employment programs in the Portland area.
Background information on Oregon's response to Washington state's Family Independence Program sent to Atiyeh in order to prepare for his conversation with the Oregonian newspaper on Oregon's public assistance programs.
Memoranda on Atiyeh's proposed reform of the State of Oregon's education system. Includes correspondence between Atiyeh and his executive assistant, Gerry Thompson, who had a integral role in helping to shape the education reform policy.
Summary of a meeting requesting new initiatives and strategies to build a better Oregon composed by Atiyeh's executive assistant, Gerry Thompson. In attendance of this meeting were Atiyeh, Bob Davis, John Lobdell, Travis Cross, Gary White, Lee Johnson, Jack Zimmerman, Fred Van Natta, and Gerry Thompson.
Atiyeh's campaign summary to improve education in Oregon. Includes his various reform proposals for K-12 public schools, community colleges, and state funded colleges and universities.
Thank you letter sent to Atiyeh from Chancellor of the Oregon State System of Higher Education, William (Bud) E. Davis, for the Governor's dedication to improving higher education for state universities and colleges.
