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 handwritten note dated on January 7, 1984 on the legitimacy of Governor Atiyeh's Nike invitation from Gov. Deukmejian to attend the meeting in California. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Premier of China's visit by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on January 9, 1984. Topics addressed in this report included the Premier of China's whereabouts in Honolulu, Virginia, Washington DC, San Francisco, and New York and Gov. Atiyeh's formal Nike invitation to attend meeting in California. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on feedback from a speech given at a Tualatin meeting by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on January 7, 1984. This memo suggests that Governor Atiyeh should vocalize his terms and desires in a stronger context. Included in the memo is a statement that does so as an example. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on a meeting with Carol Whitney by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on January 4, 1984. This memo covers topics including: the RGA meeting at NGA; the separation of RGA from RNC; Governor Orr and Fahrenkopf; and the chairman position for the RGA Policy Committee. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on a daily update report by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 31, 1983. This report covers topics including: the Education Block Grant Committee; the Country Camper in Junction City; EDD office in Japan; and the Director of Department of Revenue position. 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 28, 1983. This report covers topics including: candidacy for State Treasurer and the Oregonian press; Dan Evans campaign; and the director of the Department of Revenue. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Crown Zellerbach Project at Tongue Point by Pat Amedeo reporting to Land Board Members, Assistants, and Ed Zajonc on October 26, 1983. Topics of discussion address suggestions of future action including: a State Fish and Wildlife assessment; attend meetings between the Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife, and the Division of State Lands under the Endangered Specie Act. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter from the US Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service by Richard J. Myshak, Regional Director, appointing Governor Atiyeh on October 21, 1983. This memo addressed Ed Zajonc, the head of a State Land agency, and his lack of professionalism in response to Section 7 consultation under the Endangered Species Act and the Corps of Army Engineers' permission. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Crown Zellerbach Project at Tongue Point by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 27, 1983. The US Fish and Wildlife announces eagles are to be listed on the endangered specie list. The Corps of Engineers and HUD must address the nesting eagles problem at Tongue Point before signing off on the project. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on a report update by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 24, 1983. This report was written due to Governor Atiyeh's absence on October 16 through October 19. Topics addressed in this report include: the Trimet, PUC, and Transportation Department; Guy F. Atkinson Company project in Coos Bay; the federal Fish and Wildlife; Tongue Point Crown Zellerbach project; LUBA; Rajneeshpuram; the Real Estate Commissioner and the Oregon Association of Realtors; Tongue Point; and Intel. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on a daily update report by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 11, 1983. This report covers topics including: Secretary Watt's replacement; Emergency Board employee assistance program under the DHR; Eastern Oregon State Hospital; Rajneeshpuram; University of Oregon; the racing bill; and LUBA. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on Emergency Notification Procedures by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on September 26, 1983. The upcoming Trojan drill on October 5, 1983 is a way for Governor Atiyeh and his team to take proper emergency notification actions as either being formally notified or directly participating. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Port of Morrow issue by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on July 20, 1983. A conference call with Senator Hatfield and Mike Thorne advised diversification for the Port of Morrow under good faith negotiations from Governor Atiyeh, Pat Amedeo, Ed Zajonc and Gerry Thompson. Topics following that call include: Port of Morrow people meeting; Wayne Schwandt intervention; Land Board and the Emergency Board. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on Bill Gary, Deputy Attorney General by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on July 9, 1983. This memo covers topics including: US v Exxon case; Office of Management and Budget; Governors and Attorney Generals of North Dakota, Virginia, Illinois, Arizona; the Common School fund; the SB150 and the RICO fund; Fairview investigation; and the Region X audit team. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A schedule prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on December 16, 1983. Topics addressed in the schedule include advice to improve the following: an agency head plan; the State of State address; Open House protocol; office physical and technological improvements and office inventory control. 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 December 2, 1983. Topics in this report include a suicide conducted at the Oregon State Hospital and a demonstration taking place in front of a manufacturing plant owned by Precision Castparts. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Trojan Drills prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Lynn Frank, Director of Department of Energy, on November 23, 1983. This report covers topics including the Trojan Nuclear Plant drilling and Lieutenant Lon Holbrook's availability to the Governor in a case of an emergency. 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 November 22, 1983. This report covers updates on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Gannett News, Scrips News, and Channel 8 reported the cash shortfall affiliated with the Vet's Affairs in Oregon. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the House Joint Resolution prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on November 21, 1983. This report covers topics including: Congressman AuCoin and Weaver; Intergovernmental Affairs; and the National Governors' 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 November 4, 1983. This report covers topics including: reinstituting a new LCAC committee board; the Workers Comp; and a 'gold scam'. 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 November 3, 1983. This report covers topics including: the Willamette Valley PCA; the Central Oregon PCA; and Fred VanNatta. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
An original and modified excerpt from an interview on Governor Atiyeh on November 1, 1983. Topics during this interview include: re electing the President; inflation and prime rates; and American troops serving in Grenada and Beirut. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A news article on the China Arts & Cultural burglary by Steven Amick, an Oregonian staff member, on November 2, 1983. Topics that are addressed in this article include: Kafung F. Yap, director of the CACC; the International Trade Division of the Oregon Department of Economic Development; Fujian officials and Chinese trade; the Oregon Legislature; and Taiwan as the sister state claimed by Governor Atiyeh. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on a daily update by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on November 2, 1983. This report covers topics including: OSU football; the Reagan/Bush regional office; the People's Republic of China; FBI and the Oregon City police; Five Rivers; and the Martin Luther King bill . This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
