Atiyeh's pellet rifle target from a 1979 match at the Air National Guard Open House at the Portland Air Base. All five shots fall within the 8-point rings or better, with one being a bulls-eye.
Invitation and ticket for Atiyeh's January 8, 1979 inauguration ceremony. The invitation bears an Oregon state seal on the front, and is printed on blue cardstock.
Oath of office signed by Governor Atiyeh during his 1979 inauguration. The document is also signed by Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Arno H. Denecke, who swore in Atiyeh.
List of the names (in Chinese and English) of members of the Oregon trade delegation to China, Sept. 23-26, 1984. The list also includes participants' room numbers and car numbers. In addition to Atiyeh, other delegation members included Atiyeh's son, Tom Atiyeh; Press Secretary Denny Miles; and State Senator Edward Fadeley.
Senate Bill 5550 (regarding legislative funding), along with a note identifying it as the first bill passed by the Legislature in 197 9 and signed into law by Atiyeh.
Informational packet for political candidates that Atiyeh received during his first campaign for office, in 1958. It includes advice on creating a campaign slogan, promotional materials, and fundraising, among other issues. Though the creator is unidentified, this packet was stored in a folder with communication from the Republican State Central Committee, among other campaign-related materials.
Atiyeh's informational page, for his State Representative candidacy, in the Oregon Voters' Pamphlet for the general election. The entry includes a photograph of Atiyeh, his campaign slogan, his personal background, and a summary of his civic activities. On the page facing Atiyeh's is gubernatorial candidate Sig Unander's entry.
This pamphlet--mailed to all Oregon voters--was one of Atiyeh's broadest tools of outreach for the 1958 election. Submitted by one of Atiyeh's closest friends since their days at Washington High School, Jim Campbell, Atiyeh's profile touted his business skills as a good match for a legislature facing tough economic decisions.
Important- Vote for Victor Atiyeh...THIS IS LEFT FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION BY FRIENDS OF VIC ATIYEH.HE IS A SINCERE AND HONEST INDIVIDUAL WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND IN RUNNING FOR REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT-
GOOD GOVERNMENT WITH CONSCIENTIOUS REPRESENTATION
SEE PAGE 18 OF YOUR WASHINGTON COUNTY VOTERS PAMPHLET.
Typed draft of Atiyeh's 1987 farewell address, given at the Washington County Public Forum in Portland. He looks back on his time in public office, includes anecdotes of success stories during his administration, and commends Oregonians on their resilience and strength. It includes Atiyeh's handwritten revisions in red ink.
Goals for his administration that Atiyeh wrote before being sworn in as governor; they include points such as 'eliminate duplication' and 'create unity of purpose w[ith]in government.'
1981 holiday card from the Atiyehs to his supporters. It features a black and white photograph of the Atiyehs on the front, and the inside note alerts supporters that Atiyeh has formally decided to run for re-election in 1982.
Atiyeh's explanation of the Proclamation and Executive Order that he had drafted as governor to deal with the Rajneeshpuram situation but never needed to sign.
Excerpt of entries for September 6-14, 1984 from a log kept for the Governor of State Police reports and investigations regarding the situation in Rajneeshpuram. The log covers a time period when the Rajneesh were clashing with nearby residents over voter registrations for the upcoming November elections. The police note that the Rajneesh are bussing in homeless people in order to register them as voters. The notes recommend that the State Police oversee security in the area, as they are seen as being more neutral than the local authorities.
Senator Atiyeh's notes on the legislative tax package, including House Bill 1055, which would increase corporate taxes, and Houze Bill 1127, which would implement a sales tax.
Three pages of handwritten notes summarizing Atiyeh's meeting with Syrian president Hafez Assad, covering topics such as international relations, the American ambassador to Syria, and methods for future communication.
Two pages of typed notes summarizing Atiyeh's meeting with Syrian president Hafez Assad, covering topics such as international relations, the American ambassador to Syria, and methods for future communication.
