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Trade missions. 1979 trip to Japan, Korea, Taiwan. Images from Japan. Color prints, 1979

 File — Box: 93, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Victor Atiyeh Papers contain materials from his business, political, and personal activities, dating from 1923-2012, as well as collected materials and family papers predating the primary body of the collection. The bulk of the materials pertain to his campaigns for and his service in political office, particularly his two terms as Governor of Oregon, 1979-1987, and to the international consulting business he established after leaving office in 1987. Collection materials include appointment books, audiocassettes, awards, budgets, campaign materials, certificates, correspondence, directories, memoranda, memorabilia, notes, photographs, poll results, posters, press clippings, publications, receipts, reports, schedules, scrapbooks, speeches, and video tapes.

Beyond offering insight into the life and career of Atiyeh and into Oregon politics from the 1960s-1980s, the collection contains significant materials regarding issues and organizations such as the Republican Party; Oregon tax policy; Japanese-Oregon international and trade relations; Rajneeshpuram; the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation;

For more detailed information on collection contents, please see series and folder descriptions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1979

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:
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Forest Grove OR 97116 United States