Portrait of Governor Victor Atiyeh standing with Secretary of State Barbara Roberts, who later became the 34th Governor of Oregon. A note on the side reads: 'Dear Vic, Thank you for being there to share this important day with me. And thank you for your continued commitment to Oregon. Barbara'
Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (right) chats with state forester Ed Schroder (left) during recess at the Northwest Regional Commission meeting. They were discussing Schroder's upcoming retirement in December.
Governor Victor Atiyeh in the Oregon Capitol with several members of his staff. From left to right: Congressman Denny Smith; Vic Atiyeh; Lee Johnson; and Atiyeh's press secretary Denny Miles.
Governor Victor Atiyeh (left) sits at a meeting table with Margaret Heckler (right) about a week before confirmation of Heckler as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Senator Bob Packwood (left) gets a big laugh out of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (right) as Packwood tells Atiyeh that the state Senate will not confirm him as assistant to head of the Oregon Energy Department. The point was raised when Packwood was asked if he would request the appointment from the Governor. The two men attended the annual Republican Dorchester Conference on the Oregon Coast that weekend.
Edwin J. Peterson (left) has a quizzical look on his face as Governor Victor Atiyeh answers a question after naming Peterson for the Oregon Supreme Court. Peterson replaced Justice Dean Bryson, who retired as of April 1, 1979.
Governor Victor Atiyeh (center) and another unidentified man are joined by Coach Gerry Faust (left) to watch a football game at Autzen Stadium. The October 22 game was a 13-13 tie. Faust was the coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1981-1985. A note on the front reads: 'To Governor Vic; Congratulations on being re-elected; God bless you; Gerry Faust'
Glenn Jackson is sworn in to the Economic Development Commission by Governor Victor Atiyeh. Jackson, known as 'Mr. Oregon,' was the chair of the Oregon Transportation Commission. The Glenn Jackson Bridge between Washington and Oregon was named after him.
Governor Victor Atiyeh shakes hands with Mike Mansfield in Tokyo. Mansfield was the U.S. ambassador to Japan, following time as a Senator and U.S. Representative.
Mitch Hider (right) from Monroe, Oregon and Dan Bernstein (center) from Riverside, California serenade Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (left) at the Oregon State Fair. Hider and Bernstein whistled 'Alabama Bound' for the Governor.
Governor Victor Atiyeh is interviewed at the 1984 Oregon State Fair for AM Northwest. The interviewers are Jim Bosley, who worked for KATU from 1962 to 2000, and Margie Boule, the first female co-host of AM Northwest.
Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh operates the controls of 'Big John,' a tree digger, as he officially opens the Oregon State Fair. The Governor planted a fir tree for the opening ceremonies.
Governor Victor and Dolores Atiyeh sit on a surrey during a parade. A note on the back reads: 'God bless you and best regards; The Horst E. Matschuka Family 9/79'
Governor Victor Atiyeh waves at the camera from a convertible car during an unidentified parade. Three Boy Scouts are visible, following the car with a flag.
