Oral History, Tape 55, Side 1

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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: Atiyeh's involvement with the 1986 Oregon Governor election; thoughts on Norma Paulus and Neil Goldschmidt; 1986 Oregon Governor election; institutionalizing Atiyeh’s policies, 1980s; transition between Atiyeh’s administration to Goldschmidt’s, 1986; feelings on inauguration day for Neil Goldschmidt, 1987; reflections on leaving the Governorship, 1987.