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 the Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) by Gerry Thompson to Shirley Woodrow, Special Assistant for Executive Appointments, on February 28, 1982. This report includes an update on March 2, 1982 revealing the selection of Frank Chown and Laura Parrish as the appointees to EFSC. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) by Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh on February 24, 1982. This is a report about three upcoming resignations and concern about replacing positions with qualified candidates. The five suggested candidates are: Phil Schneider, Ned Clark, Mary Ellen Marmaduke, Dr. Grace Phinney, and Jack Frost. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) by Gerry Thompson to Shirley Woodrow, Special Assistant for Executive Appointments, on March 9, 1982. This memo includes concerns about Laura Parrish being appointed to EFSC with her liberal and environmentalist background. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Options For Early Retirement (OFER) by Verne Duncan, the longest serving state chief officer in Oregon, to all department staff members on February 11, 1982. This is a report that further defines and improves the basis for the OFER plan. Attachments in this report includes retirement factors, limitations, examples, health insurance costs, a letter of intent, and an application form. The intent of this report is to lay out the advantages and disadvantages of early retirement. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Bob Oliver, Legal Counsel, reporting to Gerry Thompson on March 2, 1982. This report covers topics including: the Higher Education Budget and the State System of Higher Education employees; OSCI and OSP inmate problems; the Law Enforcement Council; and funding to accommodate single employable citizens. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on Warren Hearle by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on February 28, 1982. This report includes a public upheaval in the form of five letters addressing Warren Hearle's insensitivity at an appointment. Jane Huston is in charge of meeting with the unhappy parties to provide reassurance. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Bob Oliver, Legal Counsel, reporting to Governor Atiyeh on February 17, 1982. This report covers topics including: Flooding at Vail and Baker; the Oregon National Guard Infantry Company on standby; an increase in property tax ratio; the Emergency Board staffs Governor's DUI task force; threatening calls, case of sexual harassment, and physical violence as occupational hazard to public officers and employers. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Bob Oliver, Legal Counsel, reporting to Governor Atiyeh on February 9, 1982. This report covers topics including: DHR management cuts; the Department of Education early retirement; the Developmental Disability Council project; DVR efforts to assist handicapped and special need employees; the Department of Justice and publication of the Administrative Procedure Act; Salem Methodist Home certificate denial; and the Highway Division recovering after General Fund budget cuts. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo prepared by Bob Oliver, Legal Counsel, reporting to Governor Atiyeh on January 13, 1982. This report covers topics including: the Court of Appeals taxing Portland General Electric (PGE) property; the Department of Revenue; postponing the 1982 state telephone directory publication; the Judson Bible College; and the Oregon Health Sciences University in West Hills area. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Regional Power Council by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on January 7, 1981. This report covers Alan Hampton's request to join the council given his past experience with the Regional Power Council and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). 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 January 7, 1982. This memo lists steps that were presented to the Subcommittee 1 of Ways & Means that will reduce the office budget. Suggestions in this proposal include: a reduction in Services & Supplies; underfilling Assistant to Gov. Research position; reducing in-state travel; and presenting the remodeling project as a renovation project. 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 Roberts, Oregon Supreme Court Justice, reporting to Gerry Thompson on January 6, 1982. The report covered topics including: the Coos Bay as a projected disaster area; the Senate Task Force regulating veteran property procedures and foreclosures; a 1981 traffic fatality report; Jane Huston signing the first solar code in the nation; DHR to improve cheese distribution; and a press conference for Senator Packwood in Klamath Falls. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A letter to Robert W. Smith, Executive Department, on December 23, 1981 prepared by Stanton F. Long, Deputy Attorney General. This letter summarizes Oregon's need for greater economic activity and its effect on interstate commerce. The Insurance Commissioner, the Department of Revenue, the Solicitor General Ted DeLooze and Chief Counsel of the Tax Division Elizabeth Stockdale review the process of tax credits. 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. This report covered topics dating from January 5 through January 6, 1982. Topics include: the Educational Coordinating Council; Kyle Industries on the economic recovery act; the Regional Power Council; educational funds through the Land Board; and the Attorney General on premium tax. 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 22, 1981. The report covered topics including: the Veterans' Day banquet; the Linn County Draft Board appointee; the American Legislative Exchange council and Oregon's treasury funds; Reagan and Intergovernmental Affairs; and the Korean Golf Club tournament. 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 16, 1981. This report addresses the Arts Commission budget review, budget proposal, and staff cuts. Angus Randolph, overseer of community networking for the Arts Commission, is listed as a dispensable employee. 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 16, 1981. The report covered topics including: a recommendation to appoint Betty Roberts; a US Attorney appointment between Rutherford and Turner about the Reagan administration; the Ambassador Apartment initial offer deal; and a non-profit group inquiring purchase of channel 3 OEBPS. 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. The report covered topics from December 10 through December 11, 1981. Topics include: Alan Holmer from the Intergovernmental Relations Department; PESIC Executive Department cuts; the Department of Land Conservation and Development (LCDC) recruiting committee; common school funds potential for loan backing or expanding Oregon budgets; and a list of LCDC concerns that were addressed during a meeting run by Vern Meyer. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A memo on the Bonds Steering Committee prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Shirley Woodrow, Special Assistant for Executive Appointments, on December 8, 1981. The report is to inform committee heads about the first meeting and the direction the committee will take. Donna Zojonc, tentative working chairman and campaigner, is suggested to represent the cities for the Bonds Steering 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 reports prepared by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh. The report covered topics dating from November 30 through December 8, 1981. Topics include: Roseburg-Grants Pass-White company and Guyette and Associates firm; Tongue Point and Port of Astoria; Integrity Assurance Board and Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI); Bonneville Power Administration (BPA); LCDC Director candidates and Board of Parole; No on Port Expansion (NOPE); Economic Development Department; Ellen Schneider maintaining Mayor position; allegations against Karen Roach; Governor meeting in Honolulu; rumor of Reagan running against Governor Atiyeh; Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Employment Division office closures; the Board of Medical Examiners; the Illahe Country Club and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). 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 Roberts, Oregon Supreme Court Justice, reporting to Gerry Thompson on December 2, 1981. The report covered topics including: flooding in Tillamook; cigarette and property tax complaints; the General Services Administration and the State Management Association; the Columbia Park Hospital; the Housing Division revenue bond sale; Consumer Product Safety; Real Estate Division staff layoffs; Builders' Board bonds; and gasoline policy change. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
A report update created by Gerry Thompson. The report is undated but probably dates in the later months of 1981. The report covered topics including: U.S. Secretary of Interior James Watt; the ownership of Tongue Point; Press Secretary Denny Miles advising Small Business Administration (SBA) plans; and increasing tort claims. 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 19, 1981. The report covered topics dating from November 16 through November 19. Topics in this report includes: Salem's transit fund issue; Senator Hatfield awarded at Oregon's Department of Economic Development; an audit report for the State Fair; and Laura Smith as judge of District Court in Lane County. 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 17, 1981. This report advises collaboration with Denny Smith to address the Reagan Administration and to develop a formal plan for Alumax. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
