Correspondence, 1987-2008

File — Box: 12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Atiyeh's "Keeper Letters" folder. The bulk of the letters express support and appreciation for Atiyeh's service as governor and/or best wishes for his new consulting business. Correspondents include State Representatives Randy Miller and Liz VanLeeuwen, State Senators Mike Thorne, Ben Westlund, and Jackie Winters, U.S. Representative Ron Wyden, Illinois Governor James Thompson, North Dakota Governor George Sinner, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Peterson, U.S. Circuit Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, Elizabeth Dole, Margie and Neil Goldschmidt, former Press Secretary Denny Miles, former Chief of Staff Gerry Thompson, and former Salem Statesman-Journal reporter Sue Hill. Also includes a child's letter asking about Atiyeh's support of the Warm Springs tribes, with a crayon drawing of the state fish, along with a copy of Atiyeh's response.

Dates

Creation: 1987-2008

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.