Unsigned proclamation by Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, that would have established martial law in Jefferson and Wasco counties in response to the Rajneesh crisis near Antelope, Oregon. Atiyeh never signed this proclamation, but he kept a copy with him at all times in case there was a sudden need for state intervention. For Atiyeh's own summary of the significance of this document, see "Atiyeh's explanation of unsigned Rajneesh documents," PUA_MS96_62.
Typed draft of Atiyeh's 1987 farewell address, given at the Washington County Public Forum in Portland. He looks back on his time in public office, includes anecdotes of success stories during his administration, and commends Oregonians on their resilience and strength. It includes Atiyeh's handwritten revisions in red ink.
Atiyeh's explanation of the Proclamation and Executive Order that he had drafted as governor to deal with the Rajneeshpuram situation but never needed to sign.
Text of Pacific University President James Miller's presentation of the University Service Award to Atiyeh during Pacific's 1979 commencement ceremony.
This photograph shows former President Gerald Ford addressing a crowd of 2,500 at MacArthur Court on the University of Oregon campus. In his speech, Ford told the audience that the federal government is interfering too much in day-to-day duties of local and state government.
The photograph shows President Gerald Ford, Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, and University of Oregon president William Boyd leaving MacArthur court after the former president's speech to about 2,500 students.
This photograph shows President Gerald Ford standing under the University of Oregon banner in MacArthur Court and giving a speech to about 2,500 students. The president was visiting the university as part of his campaign in support of the Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan.
This photograph shows President Gerald Ford standing under the University of Oregon banner in MacArthur Court, where he spoke to about 2,500 students. After his speech, Ford held a question and answer session. He was interrupted several times by Pro-Iranian supporters.
Governor Victor Atiyeh gives the 1981 Commencement Speech at Willamette University with the American flag in the foreground. The school awarded Atiyeh an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Governor Victor Atiyeh gives the 1981 Commencement Speech at Willamette University. The school awarded Atiyeh an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Governor Victor Atiyeh gives the 1981 Commencement Speech at Willamette University. The school awarded Atiyeh an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Senator Victor Atiyeh gives an early morning speech in Chemult, OR. The background of antlers gives him the appearance of an unknown endangered species.
Atiyeh observing a Chinese official, possibly Fujian Province Governor Hu Ping, giving a speech. This is part of an album of photographs prepared for Atiyeh by his hosts to commemorate his visit to Fujian Province, China, where he signed a friendship agreement between Oregon and Fujian.
Governor Victor Atiyeh is applauded following a speech at a staff reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh gives a speech at a reunion for his staff. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
