Gerry Thompson Aug. 2017 interview on Atiyeh, part 3 · Rajneeshpuram

Title: Gerry Thompson Aug. 2017 interview on Atiyeh, part 3
Description: An interview of Gerry Thompson on the topic of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Aug. 8, 2017. Thompson was Atiyeh's Chief of Staff during most of his governorship. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer. This is one of several recorded interviews between Moore and Thompson.; The interview includes discussion of: Atiyeh's role during the Rajneesh movement; his decision-making process; the involvement of various officials like Bob Oliver; challenges faced in managing the situation; specific incidents during the Rajneesh crisis including the governor's interactions with Oregon State Police, the federal mediator John Mathis, and the Rajneeshees' activities; Atiyeh's personal and professional relationships, his approach to public service, and the importance of maintaining accurate historical records.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_065
Date Created: Aug 8, 2017
Creator: Thompson, Gerry
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; Oregon--Politics and government; Rajneeshees
Extent: 1 audio file (1 hr., 3 min.)
Date: 2017
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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