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.
'Environmental protections help attract business to Oregon' news editorial on the focus of environmental protection in Oregon and it's influence on new business investments in the state.
'Every region gets into the technology act' news editorial from national newspaper on the spread of new high tech business investments throughout the country.
'Why Oregon suddenly looks good to high-tech companies' news editorial on the impact of the repealing of Oregon's unitary tax and it's influence on recruiting new business investments.
'State speeds up in race for high-tech' news article from Washington newspaper on business recruitment efforts by Washington state in response to recruitment efforts in Oregon.
'Oregon seeds hi-tech: recruiting, unitary tax change, bring foreign industry' news article from national newspaper on recruiting efforts to bring new industrial investments.
'Real estate forum: west coast report' news brief on new Oregon industrial and commercial investments including the building of a new Japanese fiber optics plant.
'Oregon credits land-use plan with economic growth' news article from Oregon newspaper on land-use laws and Atiyeh's influence on new Japanese business.
'State wins good name abroad: Japanese like to do business in Oregon' news article from an Oregon newspaper describes Japanese opinions on business investments in Oregon.
'Different perspectives on growth in the west' editorial from an Colorado newspaper contrasting Oregon's approach to attracting Japanese investments compared to Colorado.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Timber, agriculture, and tourism as economic base in Oregon, mid 1980s; diversifying Oregon's economy while Governor; thoughts on federal military bases in Oregon, mid 1980s; comparing taxes in Oregon and Washington; competition with Washington over manufacturing companies, mid 1980s; legislative politics in Oregon, early 1990s; working with Vera Katz and John Kitzhaber in 1985 legislative session; establishment of a Columbia River Gorge Commission, 1980s.
