Bob Oliver memo regarding Bhagwan Festival preparations

Title

Bob Oliver memo regarding Bhagwan Festival preparations

Description

A May 17, 1982 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Governor Atiyeh regarding preparations for Bhagwan's festival, scheduled for the area of the Big Muddy Ranch. The memo summarizes a meeting with state agencies concerning public peace, health, and safety, including the State Police, Military Department, Health Division, Department of Environmental Quality, Fire Marshal, Transportation Division, and Intergovernmental Relations. Topics include expected attendance, security, National Guard readiness, waste and water systems, fire danger, medical care, traffic, and emergency operations planning. Oliver served as the legal counsel to Governors McCall and Atiyeh, playing a particularly important behind-the-scenes role as Public Safety Coordinator during the Rajneesh crisis.

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_R016

Creator

Oliver, Bob

Date

1982

Date Created

May 17, 1982

Spatial Coverage

Oregon

Subject

Rajneeshees

Rajneeshpuram (Or.)

World Festival (1982 : 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