Tape 39, Side 2. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on June 23, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1983 legislative session and the 1983 and 1984 special sessions. He talks about legislation that came up during those sessions, particularly regarding consumer protections and taxes. He also discusses state funding of the arts. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationship with Japan.

Tape 39, Side 1. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on June 23, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1983 legislative session and the 1983 and 1984 special sessions. He talks about legislation that came up during those sessions, particularly regarding consumer protections and taxes. He also discusses state funding of the arts. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationship with Japan.

Tape 38, Side 2. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on June 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign and the 1983 legislative session. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration and speaks about campaign funding. He describes his legislative agenda for the 1983 session, particularly regarding taxes, and talks about attending the Western Governors Conference that year.

Tape 38, Side 1. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on June 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign and the 1983 legislative session. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration and speaks about campaign funding. He describes his legislative agenda for the 1983 session, particularly regarding taxes, and talks about attending the Western Governors Conference that year.

Tape 37, Side 2. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on June 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign and the 1983 legislative session. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration and speaks about campaign funding. He describes his legislative agenda for the 1983 session, particularly regarding taxes, and talks about attending the Western Governors Conference that year.

Tape 37, Side 1. In the twenty-fifth interview session, conducted on June 17, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about the case of Duane Samples, for whom Atiyeh considered a pardon, and other issues that arose during the campaign. He describes his goals for his second term, particularly regarding the economy and law enforcement. He also revisits the topic of his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 36, Side 2. In the twenty-fifth interview session, conducted on June 17, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about the case of Duane Samples, for whom Atiyeh considered a pardon, and other issues that arose during the campaign. He describes his goals for his second term, particularly regarding the economy and law enforcement. He also revisits the topic of his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 36, Side 1. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on June 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about his campaign staff, about debating his opponent, Ted Kulongoski, and about the major issues of the campaign. He also discusses the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, the situation of Oregon’s timber industry, and an investigation into the SAIF Corporation in 1982.

Tape 35, Side 2. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on June 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about his campaign staff, about debating his opponent, Ted Kulongoski, and about the major issues of the campaign. He also discusses the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, the situation of Oregon’s timber industry, and an investigation into the SAIF Corporation in 1982.

Tape 35, Side 1. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on June 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about his campaign staff, about debating his opponent, Ted Kulongoski, and about the major issues of the campaign. He also discusses the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, the situation of Oregon’s timber industry, and an investigation into the SAIF Corporation in 1982.

Tape 34, Side 2. In the twenty-third interview session, conducted on June 11, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1981 legislative session and the 1982 special session. He talks about the ideological differences between Republicans and Democrats. He discusses funding the state budget and his administration’s relationship with the Legislature.

Tape 34, Side 1. In the twenty-third interview session, conducted on June 11, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1981 legislative session and the 1982 special session. He talks about the ideological differences between Republicans and Democrats. He discusses funding the state budget and his administration’s relationship with the Legislature.

Tape 33, Side 2. In the twenty-third interview session, conducted on June 11, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1981 legislative session and the 1982 special session. He talks about the ideological differences between Republicans and Democrats. He discusses funding the state budget and his administration’s relationship with the Legislature.

Tape 33, Side 1. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on June 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 and 1981 legislative sessions. He talks about his relationship with the press, about communicating with his constituents, and about his governing style. He discusses his administration’s policies regarding energy conservation, economic development, and racism. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 32, Side 2. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on June 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 and 1981 legislative sessions. He talks about his relationship with the press, about communicating with his constituents, and about his governing style. He discusses his administration’s policies regarding energy conservation, economic development, and racism. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 32, Side 1. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on June 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 and 1981 legislative sessions. He talks about his relationship with the press, about communicating with his constituents, and about his governing style. He discusses his administration’s policies regarding energy conservation, economic development, and racism. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 31, Side 1. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 3, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session and the 1980 special session. He discusses legislation that failed to pass during his governorship, including a bill regarding disposable diapers. He talks about working with the Emergency Board during interim sessions, the relationship between the executive and legislative branches, and his relationships with other governors. He also talks about his relationship with President Jimmy Carter’s administration and shares his thoughts about the Iranian hostage crisis. He discusses his achievements regarding environmental legislation.

Tape 30, Side 2. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 3, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session and the 1980 special session. He discusses legislation that failed to pass during his governorship, including a bill regarding disposable diapers. He talks about working with the Emergency Board during interim sessions, the relationship between the executive and legislative branches, and his relationships with other governors. He also talks about his relationship with President Jimmy Carter’s administration and shares his thoughts about the Iranian hostage crisis. He discusses his achievements regarding environmental legislation.

Tape 30, Side 1. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 3, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session and the 1980 special session. He discusses legislation that failed to pass during his governorship, including a bill regarding disposable diapers. He talks about working with the Emergency Board during interim sessions, the relationship between the executive and legislative branches, and his relationships with other governors. He also talks about his relationship with President Jimmy Carter’s administration and shares his thoughts about the Iranian hostage crisis. He discusses his achievements regarding environmental legislation.

Tape 29, Side 2. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on May 26, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He talks about changes his administration made to the state’s welfare system, and legislation that passed during his governorship, including bills regarding energy. He talks about his use of veto power and discusses several of the bills that he vetoed, including a bill regarding marijuana. He also talks about legislation that failed to pass during his governorship, including bills regarding abortion and discrimination.

Tape 29, Side 1. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on May 26, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He talks about changes his administration made to the state’s welfare system, and legislation that passed during his governorship, including bills regarding energy. He talks about his use of veto power and discusses several of the bills that he vetoed, including a bill regarding marijuana. He also talks about legislation that failed to pass during his governorship, including bills regarding abortion and discrimination.

Tape 28, Side 2. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on May 26, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He talks about changes his administration made to the state’s welfare system, and legislation that passed during his governorship, including bills regarding energy. He talks about his use of veto power and discusses several of the bills that he vetoed, including a bill regarding marijuana. He also talks about legislation that failed to pass during his governorship, including bills regarding abortion and discrimination.

Tape 28, Side 1. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on May 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on pollution and taxes; talks about how the role of governor differed from his role in the Legislature; and describes his efforts to make state government more efficient. He also talks about holding regular open meetings with the public.

Tape 27, Side 2. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on May 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on pollution and taxes; talks about how the role of governor differed from his role in the Legislature; and describes his efforts to make state government more efficient. He also talks about holding regular open meetings with the public.

Tape 27, Side 1. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on May 20, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He continues talking about his administration appointments. He describes his philosophy of government, working with the Legislature, and the effect of the governorship on his family life. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on energy and taxation; and talks about the development of the Economic Advisory Council.

Tape 26, Side 2. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on May 20, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He continues talking about his administration appointments. He describes his philosophy of government, working with the Legislature, and the effect of the governorship on his family life. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on energy and taxation; and talks about the development of the Economic Advisory Council.

Tape 26, Side 1. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on May 20, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He continues talking about his administration appointments. He describes his philosophy of government, working with the Legislature, and the effect of the governorship on his family life. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on energy and taxation; and talks about the development of the Economic Advisory Council.

Tape 25, Side 2. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on May 12, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing his 1978 campaign for Oregon governor, and describes his experience on election night. He then discusses serving as Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987. He talks about the transition, his staff, and administration appointments.