Oregon Governor-elect Victor Atiyeh (center) pats former Governor Tom McCall (left) on the back as Bob Straub laughs. The three men met prior to Atiyeh being sworn in as the 32nd Governor of Oregon.
In profile are the two Oregon gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Bob Straub (left) and Republican nominee Victor Atiyeh (right) as they are caught in what appears to be an attitude of prayer prior to a debate. Straub is backing tax measure Ballot 11, while Atiyeh is backing a California styled Ballot measure six.
Oregon Governor Bob Straub (right) adjusts his glasses as he listens to Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Atiyeh (left) speak during their September debate. Atiyeh won the toss and was the first speaker, giving his views on what he felt were Oregon's primary requirements, and what he would attempt to do if he were elected. Governor Straub told the audience of 400 that the main goal of his administration was 'tax relief.'
Candidates for Republican nomination for Governor stand together at the annual Dorchester Conference. They are, left to right: former Governor Tom McCall, Rep. Roger Martin, and Senator Victor Atiyeh. They are probably discussing a skit put on during the previous night, in which they were depicted as Atiyeh the lion, Martin the tinman, and McCall the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz.
A happy Victor Atiyeh raises his arms and holds up the 'V' for victory sign after being declared the Governor-elect of Oregon. Atiyeh defeated incumbent Democrat Bob Straub in the election by a 55-45 percent of the vote.
Oregon Governor-elect Victor Atiyeh gives his wife, Dolores, a big kiss at a victory celebration after being declared the winner of the gubernatorial race. Atiyeh defeated incumbent Democrat Bob Straub.
Oregon State Senator Victor Atiyeh gives the 'V' for victory sign as he arrives at his campaign party. Atiyeh was victor over former Oregon Governor Tom McCall for the Republican nomination for Governor in the May Primary.
Oregon Chief Justice Arno Denecke administers the oath of office to Victor Atiyeh as Atiyeh becomes the State's 32nd Governor. Republican Atiyeh defeated incumbent Democrat Bob Straub for the office.
Former Oregon governor Tom McCall (left) gestures as he makes a comment in a final three-way Republican gubernatorial candidate debate held at a Greater Medford Chamber of Commerce meeting, attended by more than 400 people. State Senator Victor Atiyeh (center) and state Rep. Roger Martin (right) rounded out the trio.
Victor Atiyeh campaign event. Pictured, left to right, are: Louise Helleck, a school teacher; Harold Stiles; Jerry Thomasson, a Navy veteran; Elizabeth Stiles, wife of Harold Stiles; Don Walton, a former surveyor; and Mary Alice Bisol Walton, Don's wife.
A Victor Atiyeh for Governor billboard with a graffiti beard on Atiyeh's picture in 1974, when he unsuccessfully ran for Governor. On the back is a note that reads: 'Vic, From the looks of the BillBoard The folks in Lane County think maybe you were just a little bit ahead of your time. Try again in 1978. Best regards G[?] O[?]'
Victor Atiyeh talks to several people at a gubernatorial campaign event in Lookingglass, OR. Present are Honda dealer Phil Johnson, Steve Helleck, and school teacher Louise Helleck.
Victor Atiyeh talks to Robert and Kristin Carrico at a legislature campaign event in Lookingglass, OR. The Carrico family owned a livestock ranch outside of Roseburg, OR.
