Historical materials, 1952-2005, and a 2012 copy of a 1854 document

File — Box: 16

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Includes historical materials collected by Atiyeh, with several items related to the Lewis & Clark Exposition at which his family's business had exhibited. Includes: photocopy of an 1854 handwritten bill of sale for a slave; printed ephemera realted to the Exposition; and a letter that refers to an unknown framed historical document (Box 16). See also in Box 36 an oversized matted photographic print of the Oregon State Capitol; and a 1981 commemorative Meadows of Champoeg poster.

Dates

Creation: 1952-2005, and a 2012 copy of a 1854 document

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.