Gerry Thompson memo regarding Oregon State Police briefing on Rajneesh

Title

Gerry Thompson memo regarding Oregon State Police briefing on Rajneesh

Description

A four-page September 25, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a briefing by Oregon State Police on the Rajneesh. The memo identifies federal agencies believed to be involved in the situation and discusses state and federal coordination, possible violence, the arrival of "street people" (i.e. homeless people) at Rajneeshpuram, Rajneesh security and weapons, hunting season concerns, media attention, and communication with Rajneesh peace officers. The memo also includes suggested responses to possible questions about the Governor's role, election security, firearms, and street people leaving the ranch.

This is one document from a binder containing various notes, memos, and official documents relating to the Rajneesh movement compiled by Gerry Thompson. Thompson was Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh's Chief of Staff during most of his governorship.

Identifier

PUA_MS96_R027

Creator

Thompson, Gerry

Date

1984

Date Created

September 25, 1984

Spatial Coverage

Oregon

Subject

Rajneeshees

Rajneeshpuram (Or.)

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/

Is Part Of

Gerry Thompson Rajneesh Notes Binder, Governor Victor Atiyeh Papers

Source

Pacific University Archives