David Olson interview on Atiyeh · Victor Atiyeh Collection

Title: David Olson interview on Atiyeh
Description: An interview of David Olson regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Jan. 12, 2016. Olson was Atiyeh's speechwriter for much of his time as governor. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.; The interview includes discussion of: how Olson started out as a legislative staffer in Oregon; Olson's work for the Oregon Senate Human Resources Committee in the 1970s and 1980s; the legislative process, including the creation of memorable minutes; interactions with notable figures like State Senator Ted Hallock; the challenges of balancing personal politics with professional duties; Atiyeh's 1982 gubernatorial campaign; the dynamics of legislative debates; the impact of key speeches, such as Atiyeh's special session speech on taxation; the importance of context and the unique insights gained from legislative work.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_053
Date Created: Jan 12, 2016
Creator: Olson, David
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; Oregon--Politics and government; Taxation--Oregon; Elections
Extent: 1 audio file (36 min.)
Date: 2016
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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