Tape 2, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on December 1, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his early life in Portland, including his experiences during high school, his involvement in sports, and his social life. He describes his memories of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and his unsuccessful attempt to enlist in the military during World War II. He talks about his experience at the University of Oregon, including his social life, his classes, and the development of his political beliefs. He describes the military service of his brothers during World War II and talks about his own service in the Coast Guard Temporary Reserve. He also talks about his marriage to Delores Hewitt in 1944, his involvement with the Boy Scouts, and raising a family in Portland. He speaks about operating Atiyeh Brothers, the family Oriental rug business.

Tape 1, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on November 24, 1992, Atiyeh discusses his family background, including their immigration to the United States from Syria in the late 19th century, the family business selling Oriental rugs in Portland, and his parents' marriage in 1921. He then discusses his early life in Portland, including his experience growing up as a Syrian American, his early education, and a trip to Syria when he was 6 years old. He also talks about his summer jobs and his memories of the Depression.

Tape 3, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on December 1, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his early life in Portland, including his experiences during high school, his involvement in sports, and his social life. He describes his memories of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and his unsuccessful attempt to enlist in the military during World War II. He talks about his experience at the University of Oregon, including his social life, his classes, and the development of his political beliefs. He describes the military service of his brothers during World War II and talks about his own service in the Coast Guard Temporary Reserve. He also talks about his marriage to Delores Hewitt in 1944, his involvement with the Boy Scouts, and raising a family in Portland. He speaks about operating Atiyeh Brothers, the family Oriental rug business.

Tape 1, Side 2. In the first interview session, conducted on November 24, 1992, Atiyeh discusses his family background, including their immigration to the United States from Syria in the late 19th century, the family business selling Oriental rugs in Portland, and his parents' marriage in 1921. He then discusses his early life in Portland, including his experience growing up as a Syrian American, his early education, and a trip to Syria when he was 6 years old. He also talks about his summer jobs and his memories of the Depression.

Tape 2, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on December 1, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his early life in Portland, including his experiences during high school, his involvement in sports, and his social life. He describes his memories of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and his unsuccessful attempt to enlist in the military during World War II. He talks about his experience at the University of Oregon, including his social life, his classes, and the development of his political beliefs. He describes the military service of his brothers during World War II and talks about his own service in the Coast Guard Temporary Reserve. He also talks about his marriage to Delores Hewitt in 1944, his involvement with the Boy Scouts, and raising a family in Portland. He speaks about operating Atiyeh Brothers, the family Oriental rug business.

Tape 3, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on December 4, 1992, Atiyeh discusses his involvement in political organizations, including the Trumpeters and the National Rifle Association. He speaks at length about his interest in gun collecting and shares his opinion regarding gun control policies. He discusses his involvement in the Republican Party and his first campaign for the Oregon Legislature in 1958. He talks about serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, including interacting with his constituents, his committee assignments, and his fellow legislators. He talks about some of the House speakers he served under, the House’s relationship with the Senate, and his experience as a legislator in the minority party.

Tape 4, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on December 4, 1992, Atiyeh discusses his involvement in political organizations, including the Trumpeters and the National Rifle Association. He speaks at length about his interest in gun collecting and shares his opinion regarding gun control policies. He discusses his involvement in the Republican Party and his first campaign for the Oregon Legislature in 1958. He talks about serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, including interacting with his constituents, his committee assignments, and his fellow legislators. He talks about some of the House speakers he served under, the House’s relationship with the Senate, and his experience as a legislator in the minority party.

Tape 4, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on December 4, 1992, Atiyeh discusses his involvement in political organizations, including the Trumpeters and the National Rifle Association. He speaks at length about his interest in gun collecting and shares his opinion regarding gun control policies. He discusses his involvement in the Republican Party and his first campaign for the Oregon Legislature in 1958. He talks about serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, including interacting with his constituents, his committee assignments, and his fellow legislators. He talks about some of the House speakers he served under, the House’s relationship with the Senate, and his experience as a legislator in the minority party.

Tape 5, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on December 9, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with Governor Mark Hatfield, his staff, and other members of the executive branch. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding taxes. He talks about his committee assignments, his fellow legislators, and lobbyists.

Tape 5, Side 2. In the fourth interview session, conducted on December 9, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with Governor Mark Hatfield, his staff, and other members of the executive branch. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding taxes. He talks about his committee assignments, his fellow legislators, and lobbyists.

Tape 6, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on December 9, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with Governor Mark Hatfield, his staff, and other members of the executive branch. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding taxes. He talks about his committee assignments, his fellow legislators, and lobbyists.

Tape 6, Side 2. In the fifth interview session, conducted on December 11, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, with a focus on the 1961 and 1963 legislative sessions. He talks about his political philosophy and principles; shares his opinion on the Republican platform; and describes the legislative voting process. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding labor laws, and talks about his fellow legislators. He also speaks about his working relationships with Democratic legislators.

Tape 7, Side 1. In the fifth interview session, conducted on December 11, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, with a focus on the 1961 and 1963 legislative sessions. He talks about his political philosophy and principles; shares his opinion on the Republican platform; and describes the legislative voting process. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding labor laws, and talks about his fellow legislators. He also speaks about his working relationships with Democratic legislators.

Tape 8, Side 1. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 14, 1992, Atiyeh discusses serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1965 and 1967 legislative sessions. He talks about his election in 1964 and describes the differences between the Senate and the House. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation that came up during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding environmental regulations. He also talks about his relationship with Governor Tom McCall, McCall's staff, and other members of the executive branch.

Tape 7, Side 2. In the fifth interview session, conducted on December 11, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, with a focus on the 1961 and 1963 legislative sessions. He talks about his political philosophy and principles; shares his opinion on the Republican platform; and describes the legislative voting process. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding labor laws, and talks about his fellow legislators. He also speaks about his working relationships with Democratic legislators.

Tape 8, Side 2. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 14, 1992, Atiyeh discusses serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1965 and 1967 legislative sessions. He talks about his election in 1964 and describes the differences between the Senate and the House. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation that came up during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding environmental regulations. He also talks about his relationship with Governor Tom McCall, McCall's staff, and other members of the executive branch.

Tape 9, Side 1. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 14, 1992, Atiyeh discusses serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1965 and 1967 legislative sessions. He talks about his election in 1964 and describes the differences between the Senate and the House. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation that came up during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding environmental regulations. He also talks about his relationship with Governor Tom McCall, McCall's staff, and other members of the executive branch.

Tape 10, Side 1. In the seventh interview session, conducted on December 23, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1967 and 1969 legislative sessions. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding labor and taxation. He also discusses his experience as a member of the Oregon delegation to the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.

Tape 10, Side 2. In the seventh interview session, conducted on December 23, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1967 and 1969 legislative sessions. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding labor and taxation. He also discusses his experience as a member of the Oregon delegation to the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.

Tape 9, Side 2. In the seventh interview session, conducted on December 23, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1967 and 1969 legislative sessions. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding labor and taxation. He also discusses his experience as a member of the Oregon delegation to the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.

Tape 11, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on December 28, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding education and taxes. He also talks about receiving mail from his constituents. He describes the passage of the Bottle Bill in the Senate; shares his views on the Vietnam War; and talks about Oregon’s mass transit projects.

Tape 12, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on December 28, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding education and taxes. He also talks about receiving mail from his constituents. He describes the passage of the Bottle Bill in the Senate; shares his views on the Vietnam War; and talks about Oregon’s mass transit projects.

Tape 12, Side 2, through Tape 13, Side 2. In the ninth interview session, conducted on January 13, 1993, Atiyeh shares his thoughts about Oregon and national politics at the time of the interview in 1993, including the election for president of the Oregon Senate, the incoming administration of President Bill Clinton, and Oregon’s Ballot Measure 5. He discusses the nature of leadership and his own legacy as governor. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses legislation during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding land-use planning.

Tape 11, Side 2. In the eighth interview session, conducted on December 28, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding education and taxes. He also talks about receiving mail from his constituents. He describes the passage of the Bottle Bill in the Senate; shares his views on the Vietnam War; and talks about Oregon’s mass transit projects.

Tape 13, Side 1. In the ninth interview session, conducted on January 13, 1993, Atiyeh shares his thoughts about Oregon and national politics at the time of the interview in 1993, including the election for president of the Oregon Senate, the incoming administration of President Bill Clinton, and Oregon’s Ballot Measure 5. He discusses the nature of leadership and his own legacy as governor. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses legislation during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding land-use planning.

Tape 15, Side 1. In the tenth interview session, conducted on January 19, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his collection of Lewis and Clark Exposition memorabilia. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971, 1972 interim, and 1973 legislative sessions. He talks about legislative pay, and about balancing work and family life while serving in the Legislature. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding land-use planning. He also describes his committee management style.

Tape 13, Side 2. In the ninth interview session, conducted on January 13, 1993, Atiyeh shares his thoughts about Oregon and national politics at the time of the interview in 1993, including the election for president of the Oregon Senate, the incoming administration of President Bill Clinton, and Oregon’s Ballot Measure 5. He discusses the nature of leadership and his own legacy as governor. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses legislation during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding land-use planning.

Tape 14, Side 2. In the tenth interview session, conducted on January 19, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his collection of Lewis and Clark Exposition memorabilia. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971, 1972 interim, and 1973 legislative sessions. He talks about legislative pay, and about balancing work and family life while serving in the Legislature. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding land-use planning. He also describes his committee management style.