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Title
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Barbara Roberts interview on Atiyeh
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Description
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An interview of Oregon's former Democratic Governor Barbara Roberts (served 1991-1995) regarding her predecessor, Republican Governor Victor Atiyeh (served 1979-1987). The interview was recorded on Feb. 23, 2015. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
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The interview includes discussion of: Roberts' first encounter with Atiyeh, who was state senator at the time; their subsequent interactions during his tenure as governor; Atiyeh's approachable demeanor, his methodical governance style, and his accessibility to the public; Roberts' role as Secretary of State, including her efforts to introduce performance auditing, which Atiyeh opposed; her personal relationship with Atiyeh; Atiyeh's respectful and supportive nature, particularly during challenging times, and his lasting impact on Oregon's governance; the unique bond and respect among governors due to the shared experiences and challenges of the role; and a side discussion regarding the role of archives and historic photographs in documenting Oregon's history.
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This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
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Identifier
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PUA_MS161_054
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Date Created
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Feb 23, 2015
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Creator
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Roberts, Barbara, 1936-
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Subject
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Atiyeh, Victor
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Roberts, Barbara, 1936-
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Oregon--Politics and government
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Extent
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1 audio file (1 hr., 32 min.)
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Date
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2015
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Contributor
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Moore, James
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Format
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MP3
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Spatial Coverage
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Oregon
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Rights
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
PUA_MS161_054.mp3