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.
From left to right: Bob Oliver, Governor Victor Atiyeh, Ruby Lewis and Denny Miles posing for a photograph at a staff reunion in 2009. Oliver was Atiyeh's legal assistant. Miles was Atiyeh's press secretary and Ruby Lewis was on Atiyeh's clerical staff. This image was taken to commemorate the staff who began working under Atiyeh when he came into office as Governor and stayed with him until he left office. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh poses for a picture with Dan (unidentified) at a reunion for his former staff. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh poses for a picture with Gerry Thompson (left) and two other unidentified staff members at a reunion. Thompson was Atiyeh's chief of staff. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh looks at a card with former staff member, Oregon Senator Jackie Winters, at a reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal. Winters was the first African-American Republican ever to serve in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Marta Hammel looks on, as well. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh poses for a group photograph with his former staff members at a reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh poses for a group picture with his former staff at a reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh poses for a picture with Paul Phillips, Pacific University Class of 1978. Phillips was an intern in the 1977 Oregon Legislative Session and later became a Citizen's Representative in Vic Atiyeh's Office. Here they are meeting at a 2009 staff reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh's staff offers him a toast at a reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
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.
Dolores Hewitt Atiyeh listens to her husband's speech at a reunion for his staff. She and Victor were high school sweethearts, and were married from 1944 until his death in 2014. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Atiyeh gives a speech at a reunion for his staff members. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Atiyeh is applauded by his former staff members at a reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Atiyeh shares a contemplative moment with an unidentified woman 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.
Governor Atiyeh saying hello to his wife, Dolores, at a reunion for his staff. These high school sweethearts were married from 1944 until his death in 2014. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Fred Heard (left) and Victor Atiyeh (center) with an unidentified woman at a staff reunion in 2009. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh standing with Gerry Thompson, his chief of staff from 1981 to 1987, 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.
Victor Atiyeh greets Ruby Lewis, his former administrative assistant, and an unidentified man 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.
Denny Miles, Victor Atiyeh's former press secretary, and Lee Beaty at a staff reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Denny Miles, Victor Atiyeh's former press secretary, talking to an unidentified woman at a staff reunion. Dolores Atiyeh is visible in the background. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh chatting with two unidentified people 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.
Governor Victor Atiyeh chatting with two unidentified people 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.
Dolores Atiyeh (sitting) with Gerry Thompson, former Governor's Chief of Staff, attending a reunion for Governor Victor Atiyeh's staff in 2009. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Denny Miles, Victor Atiyeh's former press secretary, standing next to his old boss during a staff reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
