An interview of Peter Wong regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on August 4, 2015. Wong was a journalist who covered Oregon politics for over forty years while working for the Salem Statesman Journal and other newspapers. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Robert Freeman Smith (1931-2020), usually known as Bob Smith, regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh. The interview was recorded on Apr. 29, 2015. Smith served as a Republican in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1961-1973, including as Speaker of the House in 1969 and 1971. He then served in the Oregon State Senate from 1973-1983, and then as a Representative in the U.S. Congress from 1983-1995 and 1997-1999. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of David Sarasohn regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 17, 2015. Sarasohn was a former history professor who became the Opinion Editor for The Oregonian newspaper in 1983. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of William Edwin Markham (1922-2021) regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Apr. 28, 2015. Markham served as a Republican in Oregon's House of Representatives from 1969 to 1999. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Tom Kennedy regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 21, 2017. Kennedy served under Atiyeh as Director of Oregon's Economic Development Department. He also accompanied Atiyeh on at least one trade trip to East Asia. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of two interviews between Moore and Kennedy; see also PUA_MS161_038.
An interview of Tom Kennedy regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Jan. 18, 2017. Kennedy served under Atiyeh as Director of Oregon's Economic Development Department. He also accompanied Atiyeh on at least one trade trip to East Asia. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of two interviews between Moore and Kennedy; see also PUA_MS161_039.
An interview of Phil Keisling regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 23, 2015. Keisling was a journalist during part of Atiyeh's governorship, and later served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1989-1991, and as Oregon's Secretary of State from 1991-1999. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Jon Yunker (1944-2019) on the topic of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on June 22, 2015. Yunker was the State Budget Director during the Atiyeh administration. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski on the topic of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on March 30, 2015. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Jack Faust on the topic of Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on April 15, 2015. Faust was an attorney and a well-known public servant, who was active in Governor Atiyeh's and several other Oregon politicians' campaigns. He also served on Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Commission under Atiyeh. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Mike Donahue, former news anchor at Portland's KOIN-TV, on the topic of Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on June 9, 2016. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Bill Campbell regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on April 9, 2015. Campbell was an attorney in international law. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
A speech titled "China Trade in the Reagan Years" by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, delievered before the Export Managers Association in Portland, Oregon on February 18, 1981. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed U.S.-China foreign relations. He criticized the Raegan administration's questioning of the One-China policy in regards to Taiwan. Congressman AuCoin also described the benefits of trade between the countries, especially for the state of Oregon. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin delivered at an Oregon Rotary Club (presumably the Portland Rotary Club) on August 6, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the federal budget and the Oregon and U.S. economies, including his hopes for Oregon to prioritize trade, technology, and timber. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given before the Metro Business Association on August 8, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed Oregon's economy, including the timber industry, the tech industry, and trade on the Columbia River. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given before the World Affairs Council on January 9, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed nuclear arms control, the federal budget and the Gramm-Rudman Acts, the Oregon and U.S. economies, and industrial investment. Attached at the end of his speech is a rough transcript of the following questions and answers session. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at the hearings of the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479), before the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means. In his statement, U.S. Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7479, which he sponsored, and explained how it was "designed to establish an aggressive national export policy and promote U.S. exports." Attached at the end of his statement is a summary of the bill. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin promoting his bill, the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479). Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 7479 "strengthens the U.S. Export-Import Bank, reduces government disincentives to trade, expands export opportunities for agricultural commodities, and provides tax incentives to exports." The letter was also signed by Congressmen Bill Frenzel, Clarence J. Brown, Bill Alexander, and Sam Gibbons. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on trading company legislation, given before the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 4, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the bill to promote trading companies, House Resolution 7364 of the 96th Congress, officially titled "Export Trading Company Promotion Act of 1980." H.R. 7364 aimed to promote the U.S. economy admist "the plight of the United States in the International marketplace." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record. In his remarks, which were made on May 7, 1980, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Opening remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the first day of committee hearings for House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, given on May 6, 1980. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Trade Speech," given sometime in early 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed U.S. international trade policies, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, SALT II, the Moscow Olympics, east-west trade relations, and trading with the People's Republic of China, among other trade issues. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a statement titled "Support Reorganization of Government Trade Functions" for the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin encouraged his colleagues to support President Carter's proposal to reorganize the federal government's trade functions. Congressman AuCoin argued that the president's proposal could help improve the U.S. trade deficit. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding a 1979 U.S.-China trade agreement, delivered before the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means on November 1, 1979. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin expressed support for the trade agreement, which signaled "the end of a 30-year trade hiatus with the People's Republic of China." Congressman AuCoin stated how the agreement would help improve the U.S. trade deficit and create stability for Pacific Rim trade, among other benefits, while recognizing that the agreement had some less tangible goals. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
