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Title
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Lon Holbrook interview on Atiyeh
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Description
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An interview of Lon Holbrook regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on June 6, 2017. Holbrook was a member of the State Police, was part of Atiyeh's security team, and often served as his driver. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
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The interview includes discussion of: Holbrook's role as a driver and security detail; Atiyeh's personality and preferences, including his preference for black Buick Skylarks; Atiyeh's Middle East trip, including security challenges and the governor's interactions with local leaders; the Rajneesh movement's impact on the governor, including a potential poisoning incident; Atiyeh's personal qualities and the challenges of managing his security and public appearances; the legacy of the Rajneesh movement's hierarchy, practices, and controversies, such as the poisoning incidents and its guru's Mercedes accident; Atiyeh's role in managing the movement's impact, including the governor's interactions with state police, and with tribal leaders especially at Warm Springs; anecdotes regarding Atiyeh's fishing trips at Warm Springs, his relationship with tribal police, and his experiences during President Reagan's visits.
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This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
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Identifier
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PUA_MS161_034
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Date Created
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Jun 6, 2017
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Creator
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Holbrook, Lon
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Subject
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Atiyeh, Victor
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Oregon--Politics and government
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Atiyeh Bros.
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Rajneeshees
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Federally recognized Indian tribes
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Extent
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1 audio file (2 hr., 15 min.)
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Date
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2017
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Contributor
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Moore, James
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Format
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MP3
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Spatial Coverage
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Oregon
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Rights
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
PUA_MS161_034.mp3