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 memo on a daily update by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on November 2, 1983. This report covers topics including: the National Committee for Unitary Tax Review; Mae Yih and Drew Davis fundraiser; and the Providence Hospital. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Banking Division by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on August 18, 1983. This report covers events that the Oregonian press is using as evidence against the Department of Commerce report. Topics that are addressed include: the American Guaranty situation; the Housing Division; OBA legislative plans; harassment of division employees; Olin's cancer; and Fred Heard. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on a call from Colonel Pankratz by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on August 15, 1983. Oregon State Police and county sheriffs in Prineville arrested picketers for holding mill workers hostage when evacuation orders were initiated. Other topics addressed in the report included: a Willamina strike; a Pendleton strike; and the Willamina mill. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Comparable Worth Task Force by Anita Leach reporting to Bob Smith, Gov. Atiyeh's Legal Counsel, on July 21, 1983. This report lists references whose attendance should be considered during the Governor's appointment to the Comparable Worth Task Force. Departments addressed in this report include: the Attorney General; the Local Government; General Services; Higher Education; the Executive Department; and Legislation. 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 August 10, 1983. This report addresses topics including: Governor George Deukmejian and the Comparable Worth Task Force. 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 August 10, 1983. This memo reports rumors about Frank Roberts recent activity in an initiative to abolish Governor Atiyeh's veto power. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the SB 523 by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on July 26, 1983. This report discusses L.B. Day and Pat Amedeo's conflicting interests on the establishment of a strategic water planning group and funding for biennial expenses that are disclosed in the SB 523 bill. 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 July 26, 1983. This meeting addresses Leo Hegstrom, Director of the Oregon Department of Human Resources, and the current division head positions. Topics of discussion include: Workers Compensation, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), the Employment Division; and the Handicap Commission. 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 July 22, 1983. In response to the new Temporary Federal Tax Law, Gerry advises Governor Atiyeh to designate a State Treasurer or approve the bond issues. The Department of Energy, Executive Department, and the Economic Development Department are all in favor of proposed recommendations. 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 June 18, 1983. This report addressed topics including: the Long Term Care Ombudsman budget; the Land Board; the Wage and Hour Commission; the Eccles v. SAIF; OPEU state employee union; Jim Sexson; and the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) cents per hour study. 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 and staff on May 26, 1983. This memo addresses a list of legislative bills that need to be reassigned after Jim Russell's resignation. The legislative bills cover topics including: the death penalty, Gov. veto limit, criminal law of mental disease or defect, Class B misdemeanor, SAIF as state agency, funding Workers Compensation, and liquor tax for DUI Education Task Force. Bob Oliver with Carolyn Harcourt as assistant, and Gerry Thompson are appointed to each legislative bill. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A document prepared by the State Capitol on December 23, 1982 that lists Governor Atiyeh's tentative schedule dating from December 27, 1982 through January 2, 1983. Governor Atiyeh is projected to meet with Capital workers and state agency heads. Agency heads include: the Department of Human Resources Director; Attorney General ; Health Planning and Development Agency Director; Department of Education Superintendent; Educational Coordinating Commission Executive Director; Workers Compensation Department Director; Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of General Services; Executive Department Emergency Management Division Administrator. 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 30, 1982. This report addresses topics including: a gas tax proposal; Governor's campaign percentage; college and secondary school curriculum concerns; cheese distribution and the Tri-County Food Bank; the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). 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, 1982. This report addresses topics including: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) concern on smoking; letter to board members of SAIF; timber contract bid issue; the Deschutes County labor election; and the Landmark of Quality 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 Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 21, 1982. This report addresses topics including: Ted Kulongoski on the Salem taxi; Les Anderson on the SAIF investigation; the Council of Economic Advisors; Ed Anderson's talk show on Ted Kulongoski; and resolving housing market funds with the Oregon Association of Realtors (OAR). This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A report compiled by the State of Oregon Employment Division on October 12, 1982. Numerical figures represent the Oregon Resident Labor Force and the Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment by industry from September 1981 through September 1982. Topics in this report addressed statewide employment including: the International Paper and Vaughn operation; Machinery and Instruments & Related Products; Oregon Turkey Growers; Oregon City Division of Publishers Paper; and the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. Additional attachments include a handwritten graph on seasonally adjusted industries per month and a line graph comparing Washington, California, Oregon, and Idaho. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A written report displaying unemployment figures released by the State of Oregon Employment Division on October 12, 1982. The employment index shows relative figures using 1982 as the base year to compare fluctuations in the current month. Employment in machinery, instruments, and paper are general weaknesses in the economy. Employment in food service, lumber, construction and education are noted as either stable or increasing. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A timeline of events from the Douglas Community Hospital and an attachment from the State Health Planning and Developing Agency (SHPDA). The timeline from October 1981 through September 1982 includes efforts made by the Douglas Community Hospital to be granted with a Certificate of Need. The attachment from the SHPDA lists reasons for denying the Certificate of Need application. Topics also include: the State Health Plan; Western Oregon Health Systems; Roseburg hospital; and Mercy Medical Center. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A document prepared by the Governor Atiyeh Committee that announces Governor Atiyeh's endorsement of Chad Debnam, candidate for the House District 18 in Salem, Oregon. This document is undated but may have been published during the year of 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 Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on October 13, 1982. The report covered topics including: a press release to The Observer; the Fire Standards and Accreditation Board; Douglas County Hospital Certificate of Need; the Oregon Serious Crime Survey; the Housing Division and Housing Council; SB 985 contract modifications; and the Board of Forestry lands. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter addressed to the Executive Vice President of the Oregon Association of Realtors, Max B. Chapman, by Governor Atiyeh on October 8, 1982. Governor Atiyeh explains that federal law restrictions are preventing the Mortgage Purchase Program from operating at profit. The Mortgage Purchase Program can be reevaluated if estate fees under the Housing Division and mortgage loans improve. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Energy by Governor Atiyeh on October 7, 1982. This letter includes Governor Atiyeh's written approval of distributing overcharge funds held in escrow to the states. The proposal was created by the Administrator of the Economic Regulatory Administration. 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 11, 1982. The memo update covered topics including: the Port of Coos Bay requesting funding for the Fisheries Management Council, shipyard construction for fishing vessels, and plankton fishing; Max B. Chapman, president of the Oregon Association of Realtors (OAR), on the Housing Division to finance low income homebuyers; the SAIF investigation and Jim Galbraith, Insurance Commissioner and the Secretary of State; Ted Kulongoski on the Fred Meyer investment, Oregon Investment Council and bond purchasing; and a meeting with James Law and Hewlett Packard. 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 6, 1982. The report covered topics including: Freightliner; the Veterans' Council; the Oregon State Council for Senior Citizens; Industrial Development Revenue Bond; Hyster Yale Materials Handling; Ken Hostika upholding a higher education position; Roseburg Community Hospital; Commerce Corporation Division; Fire Standards and Accreditation Board; State Library funding; a Marine Board gas tax; and a tax credit proposal to the Governor's Commission. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
