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.
Denny Miles, Victor Atiyeh's former press secretary, looks through a folder of photographs during a staff reunion. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh talking to Theodore Kulongoski at the latter's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Kulongoski was governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh and Barbara Roberts (governor from 1991 to 1995) during Theodore Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Kulongoski was governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh and Barbara Roberts (governor from 1991 to 1995) laughing together during Theodore Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Kulongoski was governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh and Barbara Roberts (governor from 1991 to 1995) talk to an unidentified man during Theodore Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Kulongoski was governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
John Kitzhaber, Oregon's governor from 1995 to 2003 and present, shakes hands with Victor Atiyeh during Governor Theodore Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Sitting next to Atiyeh is Barbara Roberts, who was Oregon's governor from 1991 to 1995. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh sits beside Barbara Roberts, who was Oregon's governor from 1991 to 1995, during Theodore Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Kulongoski was governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh sits beside Barbara Roberts, who was Oregon's governor from 1991 to 1995, during Theodore Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Kulongoski was governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Victor Atiyeh shakes Governor Kulongoski's hand at Kulongoski's photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Theodore Kulongoski was Oregon's governor from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Four Oregon governors standing beside Governor Kulongoski's portrait at his photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. From left to right: John Kitzhaber (1995-2003 and present); Theodore Kulongoski (2003-2011); Barbara Roberts (governor 1991-1995); and Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing beside his portrait with three other former Oregon governors at the Kulongoski photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. From left to right: Barbara Roberts (governor 1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); Theodore Kulongoski (2003-2011); and John Kitzhaber (1995-2003 and present). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing beside his portrait with three other former Oregon governors at the Kulongoski photo dedication. From left to right: Barbara Roberts (governor 1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); Theodore Kulongoski (2003-2011); and John Kitzhaber (1995-2003 and present). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing beside his portrait with three other former Oregon governors at the Kulongoski photo dedication. From left to right is Barbara Roberts (governor 1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); Theodore Kulongoski (2003-2011); and John Kitzhaber (1995-2003 and present). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing beside his portrait with Denny Miles, his former press secretary, at the Kulongoski photo dedication. Theodore Kulongoski was governor of Oregon from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing beside his portrait at the Kulongoski photo dedication in the Oregon capitol building. Theodore Kulongoski was governor of Oregon from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Black and white version of Governor Victor Atiyeh sharing a moment of laughter with several other former Oregon governors at an Associated Oregon Industries event. From left to right: Mark Hatfield (governor 1959-1967); Robert W. Straub (1975-1979); Jack (unidentified); Barbara Roberts (1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); and Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sharing a moment of laughter with several other former Oregon governors at an Associated Oregon Industries event. From left to right: Mark Hatfield (governor 1959-1967); Robert W. Straub (1975-1979); Jack (unidentified); Barbara Roberts (1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); and Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sitting with several other former Oregon governors at an Associated Oregon Industries event, with Governor Roberts utilizing a microphone. From left to right: Mark Hatfield (governor 1959-1967); Robert W. Straub (1975-1979); Jack (unidentified); Barbara Roberts (1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); and Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sitting with several other former Oregon governors at an Associated Oregon Industries event. From left to right: Mark Hatfield (governor 1959-1967); Robert W. Straub (1975-1979); Jack (unidentified); Barbara Roberts (1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); and Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sitting with several other former Oregon governors at an Associated Oregon Industries event, applauding Neil Goldschmidt. From left to right: Mark Hatfield (governor 1959-1967); Robert W. Straub (1975-1979); Jack (unidentified); Barbara Roberts (1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); and Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sitting with several other former Oregon governors at an Associated Oregon Industries event. From left to right: Mark Hatfield (governor 1959-1967); Robert W. Straub (1975-1979); Jack (unidentified); Barbara Roberts (1991-1995); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); and Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing beside his portrait with Denny Miles, his former press secretary, at the Kulongoski photo dedication. Theodore Kulongoski was governor of Oregon from 2003 to 2011. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Atiyeh about to shake hands with Washington State Governor Dixy Lee Ray at a campaign meet for Ronald Reagan as President and Denny Smith as Congressman. Dixy Lee Ray was Washington's governor from 1977 to 1981. She was known for her brilliant mind, her many idiosyncrasies, and her leadership during the events of the Mount St. Helens eruption. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh studying a photograph with Senator Mark Hatfield. 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. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
