"Drafts of Significant Speeches", 1983-1987

File — Box: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Drafts of Atiyeh's 1983 inaugural address, his 1984 State of the State address, a 1984 speech on the Oregon Plan, a 1983 speech to a Special Session of the Legislature, his 1985 State of the State address, and a 1987 farewell speech at the Washington County Public Forum; correspondence from Jim Sellers regarding drafts; a message from the House of Representatives to Gov. Atiyeh informing him of its elected officers for the 63rd Legislative Assembly; a list of which legislators would be escorting special guests into the 1985 Joint Assembly; and memos from Governor's Office speechwriter Pat Knight with success stories for Atiyeh to incorporate into his farewell address. These success stories, often reported as anecdotes and case studies, were solicited by government offices such as the Mental Health Division, the Corrections Division, the Oregon Health Sciences University, and the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine. [removed from pressboard accordion binder]

Dates

Creation: 1983-1987

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.