The Victor Atiyeh Papers contain materials from his business, political, and personal activities, dating from 1923-2012, as well as collected materials and family papers predating the primary body of the collection. The bulk of the materials pertain to his campaigns for and his service in political office, particularly his two terms as Governor of Oregon, 1979-1987, and to the international consulting business he established after leaving office in 1987. Collection materials include appointment books, audio cassettes, awards, budgets, campaign materials, certificates, correspondence, directories, memoranda, memorabilia, notes, photographs, poll results, posters, press clippings, publications, receipts, reports, schedules, scrapbooks, speeches, and video tapes.
Governor Victor Atiyeh with his Air Force test pilot prior to the test flight of an F-4 jet. The photograph was signed by Atiyeh's pilot in 2009. A note on the front reads: 'There are flights you always remember. This is one I'll never forget. Your pilot DEB'
A member of the Air Force gives Governor Victor Atiyeh instructions on the use of an ejection seat before he takes part in the flight test of an F-4 jet.
Governor Victor Atiyeh watches intently as a member of the Air Force trains him on how to use the ejection seat prior to joining the test flight of an F-4 jet.
Governor Victor Atiyeh visits the Salem Army Aviation Support Facility. With him is Colonel Robert Fastabend and Major General Richard A. Miller, State Adjutant General.
Governor Victor Atiyeh inspects an airplane at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem, accompanied by press secretary Denny Miles and SFC Richard Dearborn. The airplane appears to be a Grumman Mohawk.
An aerial photograph of Mount St. Helens taken from a helicopter prior to the main eruption. The May 18 eruption and avalanche was the most deadly and economically destructive volcanic eruption in the history of the U.S.
An aerial photograph of Mount St. Helens, taken during a pre-avalanche eruption. The May 18 eruption and avalanche was the most deadly and economically destructive volcanic eruption in the history of the U.S.
Governors and their wives pose together at the 1983 Western Governors' Conference in Kalispell, Montana. Present, left to right, are: Governor Ted Schwinden of Montana, who was in office from 1981 to 1989; Jean Schwinden, Ted's wife; Dolores Atiyeh; and Governor Victor Atiyeh.
Victor Atiyeh presents the Governor Atiyeh Perpetual Up the Creek without a Paddle award to John Williams at the State Police Headquarters. The paddle is painted with the names of previous recipients, including John Lobdell and Jane F. Huston. John C. Williams was the Superintendent of the Department of State Police until his retirement in 1985.
Outdoor portrait of Bob Straub with a note to Governor Victor Atiyeh, wishing him luck in the Oregon legislature. Straub was the Governor of Oregon from 1975 to 1979, when he was defeated in the elections by Atiyeh. A note on the front from Straub reads: 'Vic - Good luck in the gop! I hope you have a successful year in the 1979 Legislature - Robert Straub'
Governor Victor Atiyeh signs copies of the Taiwan Province and State of Oregon sister relation proclamation in his office. Secretary of State Barbara Roberts stands by with extra pens.
Governor Victor Atiyeh signs the Taiwan Province and State of Oregon sister relation proclamation with Secretary of State Barbara Roberts in the Governor's office.
Governor Victor Atiyeh signs the Taiwan Province and State of Oregon sister relation proclamation with Secretary of State Barbara Roberts in the Governor's office.
Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh bites into a turkey sandwich made from turkeys from Norbest processing plant. Some 27,000 turkeys were impounded from a flock near McMinnville at the same processing plant after state and federal tests showed that some of the birds had high concentrations of PCB, a cancer causing chemical. Free turkey sandwiches were offered by the Chamber of Commerce to offset or counteract adverse publicity that the impounding caused. Atiyeh said, 'it tastes good,' after he bit into the sandwich.
Governor Victor Atiyeh at a large outdoor event. He is being presented a check of $37,610.65 from the School Children of Oregon to restore the Oregon Pioneer, aka. Gold Man. The statue is perched on top of the Salem Capitol and was created by sculptor Ulric Ellerhusen.
Governor Victor Atiyeh stands under a sign with campaign stickers for Congressional candidate Bill Moshofsky at the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. With him are press secretary Denny Miles and security officer Lon Holbrook.
Politicians participate in the ribbon-cutting for the Portland Chinatown Gate dedication in 1986. Presented as a gesture of goodwill from the Chinese community to the City of Portland, the gate is the largest of its kind in the United States. It stands at the entrance to Chinatown. Present, from left to right, are Governor Victor Atiyeh, Dr. Eng Lock Khoo, Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield, and Portland's Mayor Bud Clark. A note on the back reads: 'To Governor Vic Atiyeh; With best wishes; Eng Lock Khoo, [?]'
Governor Victor Atiyeh (left) stands with former Governor Mark Hatfield (right) and Robert Packwood (center). The photo was taken during Packwood's 1983 roast, hosted by the Greater Bend Rotary Club at the Inn of the Seventh Mountain in Bend, Oregon. Hatfield was the Governor of Oregon from 1959 to 1967 and later served about thirty years as a United States senator. He died in 2011. Packwood was an Oregon senator from 1969 to 1995, when he resigned following a scandal.
