A four-page confidential September 19, 1984 letter from Oregon Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer to Gerry Thompson regarding recent developments in Rajneeshpuram and Antelope. The letter discusses concerns about possible election law violations, the security and integrity of the November elections, public safety, state and federal agency coordination, and the possibility of creating an interagency team based in Bend. A note at the top of the first page states that the document is exempt from disclosure under Oregon law.
A September 25, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Keith Putman, Administrator of Adult and Family Services, to Leo Hegstrom and Dave Fiskum. The memo is titled "Briefing Paper: Rajneesh Street People" (i.e. homeless people), and discusses the Department of Human Resources' lack of appropriation to assist employable single persons or childless couples. It also states that no Adult and Family Services office in the Antelope area was aware of any Rajneesh receiving assistance from AFS.
A four-page September 25, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a briefing by Oregon State Police on the Rajneesh. The memo identifies federal agencies believed to be involved in the situation and discusses state and federal coordination, possible violence, the arrival of "street people" (i.e. homeless people) at Rajneeshpuram, Rajneesh security and weapons, hunting season concerns, media attention, and communication with Rajneesh peace officers. The memo also includes suggested responses to possible questions about the Governor's role, election security, firearms, and street people leaving the ranch.
An eight-page confidential set of notes from a federal, state, and local agency meeting held on September 26, 1984 in the Attorney General's conference room. The notes discuss land use litigation, the legal status of Rajneesh/Antelope, election process concerns, coordination among agencies, law enforcement planning, the arrival and departure of "street people," allegations and reports concerning weapons, possible emergency response, local concerns, and information from state and federal agencies. Attached or included pages contain a brief background summary on Rajneeshpuram, a warning letter addressed to "Rajneesh People," and a handwritten list of meeting attendees.
A three-page September 27, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a planned Rajneesh briefing session. The memo discusses scheduled meetings with state officials and federal mediators, as well as issues likely to come before the Governor, including "street people" leaving the ranch, a proposed interagency team, a possible rumor control center, election monitoring, hunting season preparations, a possible visit to Wasco County, and pressure for the Governor and Attorney General Frohnmayer to meet with K. D. (or Krishna Deva) and Ma Anand Sheela, two leaders within the Rajneesh community. Handwritten notes are visible on the document.
A two-page September 27, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a press conference held by Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer on the Rajneesh situation. The memo states that Frohnmayer discussed issues from a federal agency meeting, including concerns about "street people" (i.e. homeless people), public safety, weapons at the ranch, election integrity, a possible rumor control center, pending litigation, and emergency response. The memo also summarizes press questions about the Governor's awareness of the meeting, possible disarmament of Rajneesh peace officers, and whether the Governor should visit Wasco County.
An October 10, 1984 confidential State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Gerry Thompson regarding the Antelope City Charter. The memo discusses a suggestion by John Stewart that the Legislature might be able to revoke Antelope's charter because the city had been incorporated before the 1906 city-home rule amendment. Oliver discusses political and legal concerns with this idea, including possible implications for other Oregon cities and the limits of legislative authority. Attached pages include a letter from John Stewart and photocopied legal reference materials. 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 October 10, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a Rajneesh update. The memo summarizes telephone calls, meetings, and reports from October 8-10, 1984 concerning Rajneeshpuram, Antelope, the arrival and departure of "street people" (i.e. homeless people), shelter and transportation concerns, possible meetings with Rajneesh leaders, voter registration questions, and state involvement in the situation. Handwritten notes are visible on several pages.
A nine-page October 15, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a Rajneesh update. The memo summarizes events and communications from October 11-19, 1984, including a meeting with federal mediator John Mathis, Bob Lamb, and Rajneesh representatives, proposed principles for handling the situation, radio announcements to people wishing to leave the ranch, church/state legal issues, welfare and shelter concerns, and reports involving state and federal officials.
An October 18, 1984 letter from William F. Gary, Deputy Attorney General, to State Senator Dell Isham regarding Isham's request that the state initiate deportation proceedings in the "Share-A-Home" program sponsored by the Rajneesh. This program brought "street people" (i.e. homeless people) to live with the Rajneesh community so that they could register to vote in local elections. The letter states that the Department of Justice was monitoring the program for possible unlawful activity and for potential burdens on state and local government, but that the state Attorney General's office did not have the power to initiate deportation proceedings on behalf of individuals.
A typed document dated November 1, 1984, with pages titled "Explosives" and "Confirmed Firearms and Ammunition." The first page lists explosives purchased from Pacific Powder in Newberg by J. Arlie Bryant Inc. and reportedly delivered to Rajneeshpuram for road construction. The second page lists confirmed semiautomatic weapons and ammunition. The creator of the document is not stated, but was likely either a state or federal agency.
An October 23, 1984 confidential State of Oregon interoffice memo from Bob Oliver to Gerry Thompson regarding a church-state meeting. The memo summarizes a meeting involving representatives of the Rajneesh and the Attorney General's office on October 18, 1984. Topics include legal arguments over church and government control, the Attorney General's position, possible settlement discussions, and the Rajneesh representatives' concerns about the effects of litigation on the community. 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 typed November 1, 1984 note, signed "Betty," summarizing a call from Major Pankratz. Pankratz served as an officer of the Oregon State Police. The note discusses efforts to identify Rajneeshees who had been scheduled for hearings, reports that some individuals did not know they had been registered, the number of people still at the ranch, and a meeting scheduled in Madras. The note also mentions "stops" going to Madras and the expectation that the Governor would be advised of the situation.
An eight-page set of typed notes titled "Rajneesh Update," covering events from October 31 to November 8, 1984. The notes summarize calls and reports involving John Mathis, Colonel Pankratz, Bob Oliver, Gerry Thompson, and others. Topics include "street people" (homeless people) leaving the ranch for Portland and Madras, bus tickets and shelters, Guardian Angels activity and demonstrations, Oregon State Police monitoring, election-related concerns, weapons and explosives information, and the Governor's possible response to events.
A five-page set of State of Oregon interoffice memo pages from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding Rajneesh updates. The pages include updates dated October 29 and November 1, 1984, summarizing events and communications from October 22-31. Topics include election hearings, the departure of "street people" (homeless people) from the ranch, threats and security concerns, possible meetings with Rajneesh representatives, state and local coordination, media attention, and proposals for handling shelter and transportation costs.
A set of typed notes dated October 29, November 21, and November 27, 1984. The first note summarizes a call from John Mathis about a planned press conference by Ma Anand Sheela and K. D. (or Krishna Deva), two leaders in the Rajneesh community; including points about election concerns, support for the Governor and courts, and the humanitarian program. The later notes summarize calls from Dave Fiskum regarding Salvation Army and Harvest Mission assistance for people connected to the Rajneesh situation, including funding and allocation of assistance.
A December 6, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding the Rajneesh. The memo discusses a November 29 meeting with Bob Oliver, John Williams, and John Mathis, including the reported breakdown in communication between Oregon State Police and the Rajneesh, the lack of advance notice about "drops," a car check outside the ranch, and a request for an on-site liaison. The memo also lists proposed agenda items for a meeting with K. D. (or Krishna Deva, a Rajneesh leader), including security, communication, Rajneesh plans, street (i.e. homeless) people, and the move into the "man camp".
A four-page December 11, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a meeting with Rajneesh representatives. The memo states that K. D. (or Krishna Deva), Jayananda, John Mathis, Bob Oliver, and Thompson were in attendance. Topics include responsibility for "street people" (i.e. homeless people), public safety concerns related to the "Man Camp," Oregon State Police coordination, land use issues, church/state litigation, expectations from the Rajneesh, "Pperation Mongoose," tent dwellings, and state building code questions.
A two-page December 12, 1984 State of Oregon interoffice memo from Gerry Thompson to Governor Atiyeh regarding a meeting with K. D. (or Krishna Deva) and Jayananda, two leaders in the Rajneesh community. The memo discusses the number of "street people" (i.e. homeless people) still at the ranch, improved coordination with Oregon State Police, the land use case before the Oregon Supreme Court, and the church/state issue. The memo also discusses electrical inspections, tent dwellings at the ranch, and possible court action by the Attorney General's office regarding building code enforcement.
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.
A 42-page set of mostly handwritten notes on legal letter notepad paper, labeled "GT NOTES" on the first page. The notes appear to document briefings, meetings, and calls concerning Rajneeshpuram and the state government's response to the Rajneesh movement. Topics include federal and state agency coordination, Oregon State Police, public safety, weapons, street people, the man camp, land use, church/state issues, elections, bus transportation, court actions, and communication with Rajneesh representatives. Dates visible in the notes range from 1983 to 1985.
A six-page typed call log or set of notes beginning on October 20, 1984 and continuing into October 21, 1984. The document records calls and reports concerning a large departure of "street people" (i.e. homeless people) from Rajneeshpuram to The Dalles and Madras. The Rajneesh had brought homeless people to their community in hopes of registering them to vote in local elections. Entries mention Oregon State Police, Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh, K. D. (Krishna Deva), the Salvation Army, local officials, bus arrangements, community donations, possible additional departures, and efforts to move people out of The Dalles without further incident.
An Oregon Department of State Police memorandum from Duane A. Pankratz to Bob Oliver regarding departures of "street people" (i.e. homeless people) from Rajneeshpuram. The memo states that departures had increased over the previous five days and includes updated and previous records of departures, with separate counts for people leaving with and without tickets. The document also lists bus tickets purchased by the Rajneesh, the Salvation Army, Harvest Mission, and Social Services, and estimates the number of people who departed without arranged transportation.
A typed document titled "Rajneesh Investment Corporation." The document lists aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, operating certificate information for Air Rajneesh, information about a reportedly operated Robinson helicopter, and details about Rajneesh Airport. The airport section describes the airport as a personal use airport at Rajneeshpuram, Oregon, and includes information about the runway, terrain, owner/operator, airport manager, and types of aircraft the airport could handle. This document was likely created by a state or federal law enforcement agency.
