Personal Papers, 1931-2012
Scope and Contents
The Personal Papers series primarily consists of documents relating to Atiyeh’s family, awards and honors won, his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, and his involvement with his college fraternity, Epsilon Omicron. Letters Atiyeh wrote to his parents while he was attending the University of Oregon offer a detailed and candid insight into his life before entering office. The oral history conducted by the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) offers Atiyeh’s own account of his life, with particular focus on his terms as governor. Plaques and award certificates, as well as supporting documentation, reflect the respect Atiyeh garnered in both his political and personal endeavors; some he personally gave great weight to include the State Capitol Press Corps’ recognition of his administration’s openness, a recognition from the National Conference of Christians & Jews honoring Atiyeh's work to combat discrimination, and the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure.
Dates
- Creation: 1931-2012
Language of Materials
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 80 Cubic Feet (50 boxes, 24 oversized volumes, 1 flag, 1 shovel, and oversized framed objects )
Repository Details
Part of the Pacific University Archives Repository