Tape 4, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on December 4, 1992, Atiyeh discusses his involvement in political organizations, including the Trumpeters and the National Rifle Association. He speaks at length about his interest in gun collecting and shares his opinion regarding gun control policies. He discusses his involvement in the Republican Party and his first campaign for the Oregon Legislature in 1958. He talks about serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, including interacting with his constituents, his committee assignments, and his fellow legislators. He talks about some of the House speakers he served under, the House’s relationship with the Senate, and his experience as a legislator in the minority party.

Tape 6, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on December 9, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing his service in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He talks about his relationship with Governor Mark Hatfield, his staff, and other members of the executive branch. He discusses legislation that came up during his service in the House, particularly regarding taxes. He talks about his committee assignments, his fellow legislators, and lobbyists.

Tape 8, Side 1. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 14, 1992, Atiyeh discusses serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1965 and 1967 legislative sessions. He talks about his election in 1964 and describes the differences between the Senate and the House. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation that came up during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding environmental regulations. He also talks about his relationship with Governor Tom McCall, McCall's staff, and other members of the executive branch.

Tape 11, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on December 28, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding education and taxes. He also talks about receiving mail from his constituents. He describes the passage of the Bottle Bill in the Senate; shares his views on the Vietnam War; and talks about Oregon’s mass transit projects.

Tape 12, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on December 28, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding education and taxes. He also talks about receiving mail from his constituents. He describes the passage of the Bottle Bill in the Senate; shares his views on the Vietnam War; and talks about Oregon’s mass transit projects.

Tape 12, Side 2, through Tape 13, Side 2. In the ninth interview session, conducted on January 13, 1993, Atiyeh shares his thoughts about Oregon and national politics at the time of the interview in 1993, including the election for president of the Oregon Senate, the incoming administration of President Bill Clinton, and Oregon’s Ballot Measure 5. He discusses the nature of leadership and his own legacy as governor. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses legislation during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding land-use planning.

Tape 13, Side 2. In the ninth interview session, conducted on January 13, 1993, Atiyeh shares his thoughts about Oregon and national politics at the time of the interview in 1993, including the election for president of the Oregon Senate, the incoming administration of President Bill Clinton, and Oregon’s Ballot Measure 5. He discusses the nature of leadership and his own legacy as governor. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses legislation during his service in the Senate, particularly regarding land-use planning.

Tape 14, Side 2. In the tenth interview session, conducted on January 19, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his collection of Lewis and Clark Exposition memorabilia. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971, 1972 interim, and 1973 legislative sessions. He talks about legislative pay, and about balancing work and family life while serving in the Legislature. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding land-use planning. He also describes his committee management style.

Tape 17, Side 2. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on January 25, 1993, Atiyeh talks about the Oregon Republican Party leadership at the time of the interview in 1993. He then continues discussing his 1974 campaign for Oregon governor and his loss to Bob Straub, including a trip to the White House at the invitation of President Gerald Ford. He also speaks about the labels of conservative, moderate, and liberal; and about balancing his business, family, and political life. He discusses serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1975 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding nuclear power.

Tape 18, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on January 25, 1993, Atiyeh talks about the Oregon Republican Party leadership at the time of the interview in 1993. He then continues discussing his 1974 campaign for Oregon governor and his loss to Bob Straub, including a trip to the White House at the invitation of President Gerald Ford. He also speaks about the labels of conservative, moderate, and liberal; and about balancing his business, family, and political life. He discusses serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979, with a focus on the 1975 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding nuclear power.

Tape 19, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on February 1, 1993, Atiyeh talks about his experience as a committeeman at the Republican National Convention in 1993. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1975 and 1977 legislative sessions. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding services for Native Americans.

Tape 19, Side 2. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on February 1, 1993, Atiyeh talks about his experience as a committeeman at the Republican National Convention in 1993. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1975 and 1977 legislative sessions. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding services for Native Americans.

Tape 25, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on May 12, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing his 1978 campaign for Oregon governor, and describes his experience on election night. He then discusses serving as Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987. He talks about the transition, his staff, and administration appointments.

Tape 26, Side 2. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on May 20, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He continues talking about his administration appointments. He describes his philosophy of government, working with the Legislature, and the effect of the governorship on his family life. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on energy and taxation; and talks about the development of the Economic Advisory Council.

Tape 27, Side 2. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on May 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on pollution and taxes; talks about how the role of governor differed from his role in the Legislature; and describes his efforts to make state government more efficient. He also talks about holding regular open meetings with the public.

Tape 33, Side 1. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on June 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 and 1981 legislative sessions. He talks about his relationship with the press, about communicating with his constituents, and about his governing style. He discusses his administration’s policies regarding energy conservation, economic development, and racism. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 35, Side 2. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on June 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about his campaign staff, about debating his opponent, Ted Kulongoski, and about the major issues of the campaign. He also discusses the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, the situation of Oregon’s timber industry, and an investigation into the SAIF Corporation in 1982.

Tape 36, Side 2. In the twenty-fifth interview session, conducted on June 17, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about the case of Duane Samples, for whom Atiyeh considered a pardon, and other issues that arose during the campaign. He describes his goals for his second term, particularly regarding the economy and law enforcement. He also revisits the topic of his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 37, Side 1. In the twenty-fifth interview session, conducted on June 17, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign. He talks about the case of Duane Samples, for whom Atiyeh considered a pardon, and other issues that arose during the campaign. He describes his goals for his second term, particularly regarding the economy and law enforcement. He also revisits the topic of his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration.

Tape 38, Side 2. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on June 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on his 1982 reelection campaign and the 1983 legislative session. He also talks about his relationship with President Ronald Reagan’s administration and speaks about campaign funding. He describes his legislative agenda for the 1983 session, particularly regarding taxes, and talks about attending the Western Governors Conference that year.

Tape 40, Side 1. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on June 23, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1983 legislative session and the 1983 and 1984 special sessions. He talks about legislation that came up during those sessions, particularly regarding consumer protections and taxes. He also discusses state funding of the arts. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationship with Japan.

Tape 42, Side 1. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on June 30, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Syria, and talks about his meeting with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. He also discusses subsequent trips to Syria in 1985 and 1987.

Tape 44, Side 2. In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on July 7, 1993, Atiyeh continues to describe a 1984 trip to the Middle East, particularly Israel, and shares his opinion regarding the treatment of Palestinians. He then talks about Oregon’s trade relationships with China, Taiwan, and Japan. He also describes a 1984 trip to China and a 1985 trip to Japan. He talks about his efforts towards Oregon’s economic development.

Tape 47, Side 1. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on July 15, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1985 legislative session. He continues talking about legislation regarding taxes. He discusses funding for education, the Oregon-California border dispute, and other legislation that came up during the 1985 session.

Tape 50, Side 2. In the thirty-fifth interview session, conducted on July 28, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He continues to talk about the Oregon Investment Council, and discusses appointing people to various boards, councils, and commissions. He talks about working with the Washington state government on the protection of the Columbia River Gorge, transport of hazardous materials, and fish management. He revisits the topic of his trip to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in 1985.

Tape 52, Side 2. In the thirty-sixth interview session, conducted on August 16, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor. He talks about his staff, about bringing Waseda University to Oregon, and about his use of the Oregon National Guard. He discusses his audits during his governorship; talks about the national deficit at the time of the interview in 1993; and shares his opinions as a conservative regarding social issues.

Tape 54, Side 1. In the thirty-seventh interview session, conducted on August 18, 1993, Atiyeh continues to discuss his second term as Oregon governor, with a focus on his final year in office in 1986. He talks about school funding; shares anecdotes about receiving police protection; and describes having dinner at the White House in 1986. He talks about nuclear waste storage, his relationship with the press, and attending governors’ conferences.