Victor Atiyeh Collection

Governor Victor Atiyeh Oral History: Tape 2, Side 1

Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Attending Washington High School in Portland late 1930s; playing football and other sports; being recruited by the Green Bay Packers; meeting his wife Dolores in high school; his early perceptions of racial inequality; the moment he heard about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; the beginning of World War II; trying to volunteer for the military but being discharged for an injury; attending college at the University of Oregon early 1940s.

Atiyeh, Victor

Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection: Oral History recordings

PUA_MS96_Tape2_Side1.mp3

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The original recording and transcript of this oral history are in collection SR 1135, Oregon Historical Society, Davies Family Research Library

Hansen, Clark

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