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Governor Victor Atiyeh roll top desk

 Item — oversize: 28

Scope and Contents

Victor Atiyeh used the roll top desk in his business office. The desk was constructed by Oregon State Penitentiary Industries, and presented to Governor Atiyeh by Superintendent Hoyt Cupp. Accompanying the desk is a framed calligraphic text regarding the construction of the desk. The carvings and inlays were done by Homer Denniston, and the construction by Jack Sharp. Also present correspondence between Victor Atiyeh and Jack Sharp, a letter from Bob Oliver to Victor Atiyeh regarding the receiving of the desk, and a shipping manifest from Oregon State Penitentiary Industries.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1979-1987

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. One file of materials is currently restricted to protect confidential identification and medical information. The collection includes sound recordings and moving images on obsolete media to which access may be limited based on playback equipment limitations and preservation concerns.

Extent

From the Collection: 116 Cubic Feet (Roughly 200 boxes, 24 oversize volumes, approx. 25 oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Pacific University Archives Repository

Contact:
2043 College Way
Forest Grove OR 97116 United States