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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tape 49, Side 2. In the thirty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He speaks at length about legislation that he vetoed. He then discusses Rajneeshpuram, describes the group’s takeover of the town of Antelope, and talks about their legal conflicts. He talks about his involvement with the Rajneeshees as governor, as well as the group’s collapse and the arrest of its leaders. He also talks about the Oregon Investment Council.

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.

Tape 50, 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.

Tape 50, Side 1. In the thirty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He speaks at length about legislation that he vetoed. He then discusses Rajneeshpuram, describes the group’s takeover of the town of Antelope, and talks about their legal conflicts. He talks about his involvement with the Rajneeshees as governor, as well as the group’s collapse and the arrest of its leaders. He also talks about the Oregon Investment Council.

Tape 46, Side 2. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on July 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He continues talking about legislation regarding taxes. He discusses funding for education, the Oregon-California border dispute, and other legislation that came up during the 1985 session.

Tape 47, Side 1. In the thirty-third interview session, conducted on July 23, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with labor unions. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor and compares his record to his successors Neil Goldschmidt and Barbara Roberts. He discusses legislation that came up during the 1985 session, including on the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and pollution. He also talks about the passage of Senate Bill 100 in 1975, and other land-use legislation.

Tape 47, Side 1. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on July 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He continues talking about legislation regarding taxes. He discusses funding for education, the Oregon-California border dispute, and other legislation that came up during the 1985 session.

Tape 47, Side 2. In the thirty-third interview session, conducted on July 23, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with labor unions. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor and compares his record to his successors Neil Goldschmidt and Barbara Roberts. He discusses legislation that came up during the 1985 session, including on the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and pollution. He also talks about the passage of Senate Bill 100 in 1975, and other land-use legislation.

Tape 49, Side 1. In the thirty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He speaks at length about legislation that he vetoed. He then discusses Rajneeshpuram, describes the group’s takeover of the town of Antelope, and talks about their legal conflicts. He talks about his involvement with the Rajneeshees as governor, as well as the group’s collapse and the arrest of its leaders. He also talks about the Oregon Investment Council.

Tape 48, Side 2. In the thirty-third interview session, conducted on July 23, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with labor unions. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor and compares his record to his successors Neil Goldschmidt and Barbara Roberts. He discusses legislation that came up during the 1985 session, including on the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and pollution. He also talks about the passage of Senate Bill 100 in 1975, and other land-use legislation.

Tape 45, Side 1. In the thirty-first interview session, conducted on July 9, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his efforts towards Oregon’s economic development and talks about how the state fared during recessions. He continues discussing his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He talks about the creation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and about legislation regarding taxes.

Tape 46, Side 1. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on July 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He continues talking about legislation regarding taxes. He discusses funding for education, the Oregon-California border dispute, and other legislation that came up during the 1985 session.

Tape 44, Side 2. In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on July 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Israel, and shares his opinion regarding the treatment of Palestinians. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationships with China, Taiwan, and Japan. He also describes a 1984 trip to China and a 1985 trip to Japan. He talks about his efforts towards Oregon’s economic development.

Tape 45, Side 2. In the thirty-first interview session, conducted on July 9, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his efforts towards Oregon’s economic development and talks about how the state fared during recessions. He continues discussing his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He talks about the creation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and about legislation regarding taxes.

Tape 42, Side 1. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on June 30, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Syria, and talks about his meeting with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. He also discusses subsequent trips to Syria in 1985 and 1987.

Tape 42, Side 2. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on June 30, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Syria, and talks about his meeting with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. He also discusses subsequent trips to Syria in 1985 and 1987.

Tape 43, Side 2. In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on July 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Israel, and shares his opinion regarding the treatment of Palestinians. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationships with China, Taiwan, and Japan. He also describes a 1984 trip to China and a 1985 trip to Japan. He talks about his efforts towards Oregon’s economic development.

Tape 44, Side 1. In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on July 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Israel, and shares his opinion regarding the treatment of Palestinians. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationships with China, Taiwan, and Japan. He also describes a 1984 trip to China and a 1985 trip to Japan. He talks about his efforts towards Oregon’s economic development.

Tape 43, Side 1. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on June 30, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Syria, and talks about his meeting with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. He also discusses subsequent trips to Syria in 1985 and 1987.