Oregon Politics- Ballot Measure 44 (Cigarette Tax) , 1996-1997

File — Box: 13

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Press clippings, correspondence, explanatory statement, survey results, and other materials regarding Ballot Measure 44, which would increase the tax on cigarettes, and criticizing or expressing disappointment in Atiyeh's opposition to the measure (including a letter from Gov. John Kitzhaber). Also includes some copies of Atiyeh's outgoing correspondence, such as a draft of a letter Atiyeh wrote defending himself in response to one of the attacks on him, and drafts of Atiyeh's letter to Oregonians urging them to oppose the measure. [Removed from plastic 3-ring binder]

Dates

Creation: 1996-1997

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.