"Firsts & Some Others", 1979-1986

File — Box: 7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Folder compiled by Atiyeh that documents "firsts" and other significant events of his governorship, such as his first official act as governor (a warrant of arrest and extradition for Jerry Robert Sharp) and the first bill he signed (SB 5550). See also Governor- Photographs, which includes a photo of Atiyeh signing the extradition in his first act as governor.

Dates

1979-1986

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are primarily in English. Some materials relating to Atiyeh’s travels and international activities, particularly brochures and press clippings, are in foreign languages, primarily Arabic, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. Some family materials and correspondence are in Arabic.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. One file of materials is currently restricted to protect confidential identification and medical information.

Collection includes sound recordings and moving images on obsolete media to which access may be limited based on playback equipment limitations and preservation concerns.