Vic Atiyeh, campaigning
Title
Vic Atiyeh, campaigning
Description
Color photograph of Vic Atiyeh riding in an antique car during a parade, with people watching along the sidewalks. A sign on the car door reads, 'Vic Atiyeh for Governor. It's time for Atiyeh.' Atiyeh was governor of Oregon from 1979 - 1987, after having served as both a state representative and a state senator. Atiyeh was the first elected governor of Arab descent in the United States. His father had immigrated from Syria in 1903 and established himself as an importer of rugs and carpets woven in the Middle East.
Date Created
circa 1974-1982
Subject
Medium
photographic prints
Identifier
WCMpic_012568
Rights
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Type
Still Image