Governor Victor Atiyeh with his wife, Dolores, at a dinner event. These high school sweethearts were married from 1944 until his death. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Photograph of the Oregon capitol building taken from across the street with a fountain in the foreground. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Unveiling of a portrait of Tom McCall, Oregon's governor from 1967 to 1975, in the Oregon capitol building. Portraits of past Oregon governors, such as this one, hang on the walls of public areas near the Governor's Suite. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh sits, surrounded by microphones, at a press conference. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing 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); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991); and Barbara Roberts (1991-1995). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Barbara Roberts, who was the Oregon governor from 1991 to 1995, whispers to Victor Atiyeh during an Associated Oregon Industries event. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh standing 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); Victor Atiyeh (1979-1987); Neil Goldschmidt (1987-1991); and Barbara Roberts (1991-1995). This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh stands beside an Native American man dressed in regalia at an outdoor event. The man may be a chief of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs or of Umatilla. He is wearing a buffalo horn headdress, a beaded belt and necklaces, and a ribbon-trimmed shirt. A teepee, vendor booths, cars and pedestrians are in the background. The photograph might have been taken at a fair or tribal event during the 1980s. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh adding his hand prints to a sidewalk at an unidentified event. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh at the Republican National Convention. The governor looks less than thrilled to be there. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh at an unidentified Christmas event for children. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh playing foosball, or table soccer, with several children. They appear to be in a school. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh blows out a candle on a birthday cake being offered by a young girl. Other children and members of the press are visible in the background, apparently inside the Oregon Capitol building. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh donating his time to decorate a school wall. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh spreads some mustard on a hot dog for boy, who looks doubtfully at the camera. He is at an unidentified barbecue. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh pointing something out to a contemplative Allen Neuharth. Neuharth was the founder of USA Today and The Freedom Forum. He served in the Army during World War II and lived from 1924 to 2013. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh walking down an unidentified city street for a parade. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh helping to push a child's wheelchair in the March of Dimes. This march funds research and programs to end premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Atiyeh helping to push a child's wheelchair in the March of Dimes. This march funds research and programs to end premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh looks out the window of a small passenger plane with an unidentified man. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh boarding the Miss Veedol, the first airplane to fly non-stop over the Pacific Ocean. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh eagerly waits at the window for a Goodyear blimp to launch, camera ready. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh looks around the field before going to board a Goodyear Blimp, the N4A Columbia. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
Governor Victor Atiyeh prepares to photograph a Goodyear blimp as it prepares for takeoff. This is one of a set of photographs taken by Gerry Lewin, a photographer for the Salem Statesman Journal.
