Governor Vic Atiyeh oral history interview, Jan 2, 2014 · Rajneeshpuram

Title: Governor Vic Atiyeh oral history interview, Jan 2, 2014
Description: An interview of former Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on January 2, 2014. The interviewer, James Moore, was a professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This was one of several interviews Moore conducted with Governor Atiyeh. Note: Atiyeh was nearly 91 years old at the time of this recording; he died about six months afterwards. His voice is relatively faint and thin compared to earlier recordings.; Key points include: Atiyeh's views on Arab unity, the Lebanese Civil War, and the influence of religious identity in Lebanon; Atiyeh's governorship, highlighting his relationships with elected officials, including Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood; Atiyeh's approach to governance, emphasizing practical solutions and respect for statewide officials; the Rajneesh movement, his strategy of not engaging with them, and the broader implications for religious freedom and public order.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_009
Date Created: Jan 2, 2014
Creator: Atiyeh, Victor
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; Oregon--Politics and government; Rajneeshees
Extent: 1 audio file (1 hr., 21 min.)
Date: 2014
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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