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Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh was conducted by Clark Hansen at Atiyeh's office in Portland, Oregon, from November 24, 1992, to September 10, 1993, and on June 11, 1998. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series, which was a series of interviews conducted with people involved in Oregon government. The interview was conducted in forty-two sessions.

In sessions 1 and 2, Atiyeh discusses his family background and early life, including his Syrian heritage and his education, as well as his marriage to Delores Hewitt. In sessions 3 through 5, Atiyeh discusses his service in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964. In sessions 6 through 15, he discusses his service in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, and his 1974 campaign for governor. In sessions 16 and 17, he discusses his 1978 campaign for Oregon governor. In sessions 18 through 23, he discusses his first term as governor from 1979 to 1982. In sessions 24 through 26, he talks about his 1982 re-election campaign. In sessions 27 through 38, he discusses his second term as governor, from 1983 to 1987. In sessions 39 through 42, he reflects on his achievements as governor, and discusses Republican politics since he left elected office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 05]

Tape 64, Side 1. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 04]

Tape 63, Side 2. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 03]

Tape 63, Side 1. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 02]

Tape 62, Side 2. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 01]

Tape 62, Side 1. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 04]

Tape 61, Side 2. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 03]

Tape 61, Side 1. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 02]

Tape 60, Side 2. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 01]

Tape 60, Side 1. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 04]

Tape 58, Side 1. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 03]

Tape 57, Side 2. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 02]

Tape 57, Side 1. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 01]

Tape 56, Side 2. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 38, Recording 03]

Tape 56, Side 1. In the thirty-eighth interview session, conducted on August 25, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about the 1986 election for Oregon governor and discusses the transition to Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. He revisits the topic of attending governors’ conferences. He discusses awards he received and describes items on the walls of his office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 38, Recording 02]

Tape 55, Side 2. In the thirty-eighth interview session, conducted on August 25, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about the 1986 election for Oregon governor and discusses the transition to Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. He revisits the topic of attending governors’ conferences. He discusses awards he received and describes items on the walls of his office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 38, Recording 01]

Tape 55, Side 1. In the thirty-eighth interview session, conducted on August 25, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about the 1986 election for Oregon governor and discusses the transition to Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. He revisits the topic of attending governors’ conferences. He discusses awards he received and describes items on the walls of his office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 37, Recording 03]

Tape 54, Side 2. In the thirty-seventh interview session, conducted on August 18, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about school funding; shares anecdotes about receiving police protection; and describes having dinner at the White House in 1986. He talks about nuclear waste storage, his relationship with the press, and attending governors’ conferences.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 37, Recording 02]

Tape 54, Side 1. In the thirty-seventh interview session, conducted on August 18, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about school funding; shares anecdotes about receiving police protection; and describes having dinner at the White House in 1986. He talks about nuclear waste storage, his relationship with the press, and attending governors’ conferences.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 37, Recording 01]

Tape 53, Side 2. In the thirty-seventh interview session, conducted on August 18, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about school funding; shares anecdotes about receiving police protection; and describes having dinner at the White House in 1986. He talks about nuclear waste storage, his relationship with the press, and attending governors’ conferences.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 36, Recording 03]

Tape 53, Side 1. In the thirty-sixth interview session, conducted on August 16, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He talks about his staff, about bringing Waseda University to Oregon, and about his use of the Oregon National Guard. He discusses his audits during his governorship; talks about the national deficit at the time of the interview in 1993; and shares his opinions as a conservative regarding social issues.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 36, Recording 02]

Tape 52, Side 2. In the thirty-sixth interview session, conducted on August 16, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He talks about his staff, about bringing Waseda University to Oregon, and about his use of the Oregon National Guard. He discusses his audits during his governorship; talks about the national deficit at the time of the interview in 1993; and shares his opinions as a conservative regarding social issues.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 36, Recording 01]

Tape 52, Side 1. In the thirty-sixth interview session, conducted on August 16, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He talks about his staff, about bringing Waseda University to Oregon, and about his use of the Oregon National Guard. He discusses his audits during his governorship; talks about the national deficit at the time of the interview in 1993; and shares his opinions as a conservative regarding social issues.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 35, Recording 03]

Tape 51, Side 2. In the thirty-fifth interview session, conducted on July 28, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He continues to talk about the Oregon Investment Council, and discusses appointing people to various boards, councils, and commissions. He talks about working with the Washington state government on the protection of the Columbia River Gorge, transport of hazardous materials, and fish management. He revisits the topic of his trip to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in 1985.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 35, Recording 02]

Tape 51, Side 1. In the thirty-fifth interview session, conducted on July 28, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He continues to talk about the Oregon Investment Council, and discusses appointing people to various boards, councils, and commissions. He talks about working with the Washington state government on the protection of the Columbia River Gorge, transport of hazardous materials, and fish management. He revisits the topic of his trip to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in 1985.

Atiyeh, Victor

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