A memo from Bob Oliver, legal counsel for Governor Atiyeh to Gerry Thompson, the governor's chief of staff. He describes concerns of the Oregon State Police in reference to the 1984 Rajneesh World Festival. One of their main concerns is that the Rajneesh intended conduct voter registration in the city of Antelope, in preparation for the November 1984 elections. Oliver expresses concern in regards to the turn in temperament of the group due to leadership changes. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
Memo from Bob Oliver, legal counsel for Governor Atiyeh, to Marvin Groensweg, Director, Public and Diplomatic Liaison in the Visa Office. The memo covers the concerns of several state agencies regarding another festival being held in Rajneeshpuram. At current projection the regulations were being met and followed as they had previously. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo from Bob Oliver, legal counsel to the Governor, to John Williams, superintendent for Oregon State Police. The memo discusses the Rajneesh festival and a recent visit from Sheila Silverman and Jay Anonda. The representatives from the community requested information on whom they should contact about public safety issues for the Second World Festival. Also included is the response received from John C. Williams, instructing Bob to inform the individuals they should contact Major Kenneth Lamkin. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
Memo to Governor Atiyeh from his legal counsel, Bob Oliver. Oliver reports on a meeting he had with Jayananda and Sheela from the Rajneesh community. During the course of the meeting they discussed the cooperation between the Rajneesh Foundation and the State Police, as well as the amount of attendees confirmed for the 1983 festival, and how many participants are estimated to be there at one time. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo from Gary Lockwood to Bob Oliver explaining a discussion had with the Oregon State Police. The discussion explained the Police plan for dealing with potential issues that might occur during the Rajneesh Festival. Lockwood also inquires as to whether or not there will be helicopters available to transport law enforcement in case of an emergency. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
This itinerary for the Rajneesh Foundation's Second Annual World Celebration, later known as the World Festival, advertises the Festival and provides a general schedule of events. The itinerary was printed in the Rajneesh Times, and also states how an individual can gain more information about workshops and full details. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A brochure and registration materials for the Rajneesh Foundation's First Annual World Celebration, later called the World Festival. Also included are descriptions of the events, programs being offered, registration rules and a brief outline of all other potential needs. Within the brochure are various methods of payment and pricing for the week long celebration. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Robert E. Stacey Jr., staff attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Harold Sawyer from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, relating to objections over the Rajneeshpuram community's plans to host a large festival. 1000 Friends of Oregon requests that the Department of Environmental Quality not issue a permit for Waste Discharge to the Rajneesh Foundation. Instead they propose a hearing be held confirming whether or not the application agrees with the Land Conservation and Development Commission's (LDCD) goals. They state that based upon conversations had with a representative from the Bend office, the approved irrigation system is believed to be in violation of previously set standards by the LCDC. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Robert E. Stacey Jr, staff attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Wasco County Judge Cantrell and Commissioners. The general purpose of the letter is to discuss the Rajneesh Neo-Sannyasin application for a mass-gathering permit, related to a large festival they wished to hold. The land the festival is to be held on is zoned for 'exclusive farm use' which does not specify a difference between temporary or permanent use and so the application is being called into review. Individuals from 1000 Friends of Oregon wish to see that the festival does not take place or a bond assuring payment for damage be placed upon the Rajneesh Foundation. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Ma Anand Sheela, President of the Rajneesh Foundation, to Bob Oliver, legal counsel to Governor Atiyeh. The letter expresses gratitude on behalf of the Rajneesh to Bob Oliver and others, for attending a lunch meeting and providing their expertise in planning the July festival. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Charles K. Ashaker from the Water Quality Division of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to Dorothy M. Brown, Director of Planning for Wasco County. Ashaker explains that the Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit to Rajneesh Neo-Sannyasin International Commune for a temporary sewage lagoon, which would expire soon after the end of a planned festival. They request that in the future the anti-Rajneesh group '1000 Friends of Oregon' be informed if an application is received for a permanent facility so there may be a hearing. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A letter from Henry R. Richmond, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Governor Atiyeh. Richmond discusses the permit given to the Rajneesh for a large festival to be held at Rajneeshpuram in July 1982. He requests a hearing to consider rescinding the permit awarded to the Rajneesh, on the grounds that they had misused of an Exclusive Farm Zone. Richmond further requests that the Governor involve the Attorney General for appropriate proceedings. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Governor Atiyeh to Henry R. Richmond of 1000 Friends of Oregon regarding expressed concerns over the actions of the Health Division and Department of Environmental Quality in relation to a planned festival at Rajneeshpuram. The Governor assures them that the Rajneesh Foundation has only been given a permit for the temporary mass gathering and has met all Oregon Department of Environmental Quality standards relating to land use. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo from Archie M. Mustard, Plans and Operations Officer for the State of Oregon, to Administrator Harvey L. Latham. He writes in response to a concern that had been raised about the possibility of flash floods at the Rajneeshpuram community during a festival that they had planned. The memo notes the location is not at high risk for flash floods, and that the Rajneesh had made some preventative plans in case of flooding. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A memorandum to various Oregon government departments from the legal counsel to Governor Atiyeh, Bob Oliver. He covers updates regarding the Festival of Enlightenment to be held at Big Muddy Ranch by the Rajneesh. He predicts that the Rajneesh's estimation as to attendees has been inflated. Oliver further requests a meeting with the members of these departments including; the Health Division, Military Department, Department of Transportation, Executive Department, Oregon State Police, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The purpose of the meeting would be to determine any other potential incidents that could occur or where current public policy may be lacking. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
Letter from Police Major K. L. Lamkin to John C. Williams, the Superintendent of the Oregon State Police department, regarding outcomes of a security meeting in reference to an upcoming Rajneesh Festival. In attendance were members of the Oregon State Police, Wasco County Sheriff Brown, Jefferson County Sheriff Perkins, Jefferson County District Attorney Mike Sullivan, representatives from the Rajneesh commune and Project Centurion, a security based corporation. All sheriffs in attendance agreed to actively patrol the area. The security corporation, Project Centurion was predicted to receive the contract, their record showing no previous experience with crowd control. This being a concern of the department, it was filed with the rest of the Rajneeshpuram files, this one marked 'Guru file', by Bob Oliver, assistant to Governor Atiyeh.
Letter from Police Major K. L. Lamkin to John C. Williams, the Superintendent of the Oregon State Police department. The letter reports on an invited visit he made to Rajeeshpuram with other police officers and District Attorney in order to discuss safety and security issues relating to a planned Rajneesh Festival in July. Representatives from the Rajneesh Foundation, Sheila Fisher, John Shelfer and Sheela Silverman, explained the plans for transportation and housing for festival participants. Lamkin explains that there would not be patrols on the roads unless it became necessary, however, the department anticipated an increase in confrontations between individuals from the commune and residents in the area. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo to Robert G. Davis, a representative of the Rajneesh, from Bob Oliver, assistant to Governor Atiyeh. The letter discusses actions to take in the event of an emergency at the July 1982 Festival in Rajneeshpuram. Emergency contact numbers and individuals who can help if an urgent situation arises are included. Oliver explains the government's lack of approval of the event, yet its intention to continue protecting the public peace. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
A memo from Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel, Bob Oliver, to Atiyeh's Chief of Staff Gerry Thompson. It covers the demands of Henry Richmond and Bob Stacey on behalf of the anti-Rajneesh group, 1000 Friends of Oregon. The 1000 Friends of Oregon believed that Governor Atiyeh ought to instruct Bill Young to rescind the permit given to the Rajneesh Foundation for a festival they were planning to hold on July 3-7, 1982. The 1000 Friends of Oregon further requested that the Governor involve the Attorney General in attempt to revoke the Foundation's permit. Bob Oliver advises against this and explains why it would not prove beneficial. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
A memo to Governor Atiyeh from his legal counsel, Bob Oliver, addressing the events that occurred at a meeting regarding the Rajneesh festival to be held on July 3-7, 1982. Local agencies that attended the meeting included the Oregon State Police, Military department, Health Division, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Fire Marshall, State Health Planning and Development Agency, and the department of Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations. Oliver's letter reports each department and organization's expressed concerns and advice for the group accordingly. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
An inter-office memo from administrative assistant Kathleen Harbaugh to Paul Phillips, an advisor to Governor Atiyeh. A note from Phillips is included, passing the memo to Atiyeh's legal counsel, Bob Oliver. The memo covers a telephone call from John Mathis regarding the situation at the Rajneeshpuram and Antelope. The memo states the county will be holding a meeting on May 6 before the festival in Rajneeshpuram. The contents of the message further recommend that Governor Atiyeh make a statement regarding the rising tensions in Wasco County to ease the minds of the citizens of Oregon. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo to Governor Atiyeh from his legal counsel, Bob Oliver, regarding a meeting at The Dalles relating to the Rajneesh. Oliver attended the meeting with Bob Montgomery, Community Relations Representative. The letter describes the meeting between County Commissioners: Judge Richard Cantrell, Virgil Ellett and Jim Comini. Also present were Jim Larkin, Deputy to the District Attorney, about 20 local residents, including two representatives from the city of Antelope, and John Sheffner, a follower of Rajneesh. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss local concerns regarding the Rajneeshpuram situation. Also stated in the letter is a scheduled public hearing for a permit for the Rajneesh July festival. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
News article from the Rajneesh Times, a newspaper developed for the community of Rajneeshpuram in rural Wasco county, Oregon. A note from Atiyeh is included with the article stating the Governor, contrary to what the paper reported, never visited the ranch or negotiated with community leaders.
Memo from Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel, to various Oregon government departments, including: the Health Division, Military Department, Department of Transportation, Executive Department, Oregon State Police, Department of Environmental Quality, and the Acting Fire Marshall. The memo covers a previous discussion about potential events that might occur at the festival in Rajneeshpuram, as well as the possible hazard of flash flooding and what provisions have been made. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
