An April 29, 1982 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Gerry Thompson regarding "A.W. Dugan's Letter." The memo discusses letters received from individuals and businesses that had dealings with Bhagwan's followers, and the possibility that such letters could attract national media attention. The memo also discusses the Governor's public position and notes that the refusal of Jefferson County to grant a permit for the Festival of Enlightenment did not prevent the group from moving ahead with plans in Wasco County. Oliver served as the legal counsel to Governors McCall and Atiyeh, playing a particularly important behind-the-scenes role as Public Safety Coordinator during the Rajneesh crisis.
A May 5, 1982 letter from Henry R. Richmond, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Governor Victor Atiyeh regarding the Rajneesh Neo-Sannyas International Commune's plans for a 5,000-person outdoor mass gathering at the commune's Muddy Ranch. The letter discusses Jefferson County's denial of a mass gathering permit, Wasco County's approval of a permit, temporary approvals for sewage treatment and water supply, and concerns about whether the proposed festival complied with land use goals and zoning. Richmond asks the Governor to involve state agencies and the Attorney General in reviewing the issue. 1000 Friends of Oregon was a nonprofit organization founded by Richmond that advocated for land use planning within the state.
A May 6, 1982 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Gerry Thompson regarding the Festival of Enlightenment. The memo summarizes a meeting with Pat Amedeo and Bob Stacey, representing Henry Richmond of 1000 Friends of Oregon, about the controversy surrounding the festival scheduled for July. The memo discusses requests for the Governor to direct further review of water and sewage facilities and to instruct the Attorney General to appeal Wasco County's issuance of the mass gathering permit. A handwritten note reading "agree" is visible in the margin. Oliver served as the legal counsel to Governors McCall and Atiyeh, playing a particularly important behind-the-scenes role as Public Safety Coordinator during the Rajneesh crisis.
A May 7, 1982 letter from Governor Victor Atiyeh to Henry R. Richmond, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, regarding concerns about state agency action connected to the Rajneesh Neo-Sannyas International Commune's planned outdoor mass gathering. 1000 Friends of Oregon was a nonprofit organization founded by Richmond that advocated for land use planning within the state. The visible page of the letter discusses Health Division and Department of Environmental Quality responsibilities, mass gathering permit statutes, temporary water supply approval, and sewage treatment facilities. The scan also includes pages from Richmond's May 5, 1982 letter to the Governor.
A May 17, 1982 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Governor Atiyeh regarding preparations for Bhagwan's festival, scheduled for the area of the Big Muddy Ranch. The memo summarizes a meeting with state agencies concerning public peace, health, and safety, including the State Police, Military Department, Health Division, Department of Environmental Quality, Fire Marshal, Transportation Division, and Intergovernmental Relations. Topics include expected attendance, security, National Guard readiness, waste and water systems, fire danger, medical care, traffic, and emergency operations planning. Oliver served as the legal counsel to Governors McCall and Atiyeh, playing a particularly important behind-the-scenes role as Public Safety Coordinator during the Rajneesh crisis.
A January 4, 1985 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Gerry Thompson regarding the Rajneesh. The memo discusses a call from John Mathis about pressure on the Wasco County Court to limit the Rajneesh festival permit for 1985 and Mathis's request that the Governor intervene. The memo also discusses a weapons demonstration by K. D. (or Krishna Deva, a Rajneesh leader) for the media, recent "dumps" of street (i.e. homeless) people in Portland, and Oregon State Police stops of vans and buses leaving the community. A second page includes brief notes regarding street people arriving in Portland and communication with K. D. Oliver served as the legal counsel to Governors McCall and Atiyeh, playing a particularly important behind-the-scenes role as Public Safety Coordinator during the Rajneesh crisis.
An April 12, 1982 letter from Robert E. Stacey, Jr., Staff Attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon, to the Wasco County Court regarding the Rajneesh Neo-Sannyas International Commune's application for an outdoor mass gathering permit, which would be called the "First Annual World Celebration." The letter presents comments on the proposed festival at Muddy Ranch near Antelope, asks that Judge Cantrell recuse himself from the matter, and argues that the proposed gathering and related utility facilities were not permitted uses in an exclusive farm use zone. The letter also discusses the Health Division's outdoor mass gathering rules, utility facilities, water and sewage systems, and possible permit conditions.
A two-page Wasco County Court permit form for a mass outdoor gathering by the Rajneesh Neo-Sannyas International Commune. The document authorizes a gathering of up to 5,000 participants between June 30 and July 10, 1982, conditioned on a $25,000 surety bond, placement and approval of facilities, removal of facilities by July 20, maintenance of security, daily reporting to the Wasco County Sheriff, and road improvements on the petitioner's property. The document appears to be an unsigned or incomplete copy, with blank signature lines for the Wasco County Court and a signature approving the form. The festival did eventually take place on July 3-7, 1982, and was called the "First Annual World Celebration".
An eight-page October 16, 1984 information sheet from the Office of the Governor regarding the Rajneesh. The document states that it was intended to respond to common rumors and questions surrounding the Rajneesh, based on information believed to be correct at the time. Topics include the origins of Rajneeshpuram, Antelope, the annual festival, the Rajneeshpuram Peace Force, "street people," elections, immigration, land use litigation, taxes, public safety, firearms, state revenue sharing, and the state's lawsuit challenging Rajneeshpuram's status as a city.
A memo from Bob Oliver, legal counsel for Governor Atiyeh to Gerry Thompson, the governor's chief of staff. He describes concerns of the Oregon State Police in reference to the 1984 Rajneesh World Festival. One of their main concerns is that the Rajneesh intended conduct voter registration in the city of Antelope, in preparation for the November 1984 elections. Oliver expresses concern in regards to the turn in temperament of the group due to leadership changes. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
Memo from Bob Oliver, legal counsel for Governor Atiyeh, to Marvin Groensweg, Director, Public and Diplomatic Liaison in the Visa Office. The memo covers the concerns of several state agencies regarding another festival being held in Rajneeshpuram. At current projection the regulations were being met and followed as they had previously. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo from Bob Oliver, legal counsel to the Governor, to John Williams, superintendent for Oregon State Police. The memo discusses the Rajneesh festival and a recent visit from Sheila Silverman and Jay Anonda. The representatives from the community requested information on whom they should contact about public safety issues for the Second World Festival. Also included is the response received from John C. Williams, instructing Bob to inform the individuals they should contact Major Kenneth Lamkin. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
Memo to Governor Atiyeh from his legal counsel, Bob Oliver. Oliver reports on a meeting he had with Jayananda and Sheela from the Rajneesh community. During the course of the meeting they discussed the cooperation between the Rajneesh Foundation and the State Police, as well as the amount of attendees confirmed for the 1983 festival, and how many participants are estimated to be there at one time. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo from Gary Lockwood to Bob Oliver explaining a discussion had with the Oregon State Police. The discussion explained the Police plan for dealing with potential issues that might occur during the Rajneesh Festival. Lockwood also inquires as to whether or not there will be helicopters available to transport law enforcement in case of an emergency. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
This itinerary for the Rajneesh Foundation's Second Annual World Celebration, later known as the World Festival, advertises the Festival and provides a general schedule of events. The itinerary was printed in the Rajneesh Times, and also states how an individual can gain more information about workshops and full details. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A brochure and registration materials for the Rajneesh Foundation's First Annual World Celebration, later called the World Festival. Also included are descriptions of the events, programs being offered, registration rules and a brief outline of all other potential needs. Within the brochure are various methods of payment and pricing for the week long celebration. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Robert E. Stacey Jr., staff attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Harold Sawyer from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, relating to objections over the Rajneeshpuram community's plans to host a large festival. 1000 Friends of Oregon requests that the Department of Environmental Quality not issue a permit for Waste Discharge to the Rajneesh Foundation. Instead they propose a hearing be held confirming whether or not the application agrees with the Land Conservation and Development Commission's (LDCD) goals. They state that based upon conversations had with a representative from the Bend office, the approved irrigation system is believed to be in violation of previously set standards by the LCDC. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Robert E. Stacey Jr, staff attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Wasco County Judge Cantrell and Commissioners. The general purpose of the letter is to discuss the Rajneesh Neo-Sannyasin application for a mass-gathering permit, related to a large festival they wished to hold. The land the festival is to be held on is zoned for 'exclusive farm use' which does not specify a difference between temporary or permanent use and so the application is being called into review. Individuals from 1000 Friends of Oregon wish to see that the festival does not take place or a bond assuring payment for damage be placed upon the Rajneesh Foundation. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Ma Anand Sheela, President of the Rajneesh Foundation, to Bob Oliver, legal counsel to Governor Atiyeh. The letter expresses gratitude on behalf of the Rajneesh to Bob Oliver and others, for attending a lunch meeting and providing their expertise in planning the July festival. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Charles K. Ashaker from the Water Quality Division of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to Dorothy M. Brown, Director of Planning for Wasco County. Ashaker explains that the Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit to Rajneesh Neo-Sannyasin International Commune for a temporary sewage lagoon, which would expire soon after the end of a planned festival. They request that in the future the anti-Rajneesh group '1000 Friends of Oregon' be informed if an application is received for a permanent facility so there may be a hearing. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A letter from Henry R. Richmond, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, to Governor Atiyeh. Richmond discusses the permit given to the Rajneesh for a large festival to be held at Rajneeshpuram in July 1982. He requests a hearing to consider rescinding the permit awarded to the Rajneesh, on the grounds that they had misused of an Exclusive Farm Zone. Richmond further requests that the Governor involve the Attorney General for appropriate proceedings. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Letter from Governor Atiyeh to Henry R. Richmond of 1000 Friends of Oregon regarding expressed concerns over the actions of the Health Division and Department of Environmental Quality in relation to a planned festival at Rajneeshpuram. The Governor assures them that the Rajneesh Foundation has only been given a permit for the temporary mass gathering and has met all Oregon Department of Environmental Quality standards relating to land use. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Memo from Archie M. Mustard, Plans and Operations Officer for the State of Oregon, to Administrator Harvey L. Latham. He writes in response to a concern that had been raised about the possibility of flash floods at the Rajneeshpuram community during a festival that they had planned. The memo notes the location is not at high risk for flash floods, and that the Rajneesh had made some preventative plans in case of flooding. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
A memorandum to various Oregon government departments from the legal counsel to Governor Atiyeh, Bob Oliver. He covers updates regarding the Festival of Enlightenment to be held at Big Muddy Ranch by the Rajneesh. He predicts that the Rajneesh's estimation as to attendees has been inflated. Oliver further requests a meeting with the members of these departments including; the Health Division, Military Department, Department of Transportation, Executive Department, Oregon State Police, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The purpose of the meeting would be to determine any other potential incidents that could occur or where current public policy may be lacking. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver.
