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Oral history interview with Hobart M. Mitchell [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Hobart M. Mitchell was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on May 4, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Mitchell discusses his family background and talks about his father, McKinley Mitchell, including his father's friendship with cartoonist Homer Davenport, his career as a general store owner, and his service in the Oregon State Legislature. He discusses his own youth in Portland, and talks about how the city has changed over the 20th century. He then discusses his career as a produce wholesaler during the 1920s and 1930s, including his experiences providing provisions for Russian ships. He talks about his activism regarding taxes, and closes the interview by sharing his memories of the Portland waterfront.2

Mitchell, Hobart M. (Hobart McKinley), 1897-1980

Oral history interview with Hobart M. Mitchell [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Hobart M. Mitchell was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on May 4, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Mitchell discusses his family background and talks about his father, McKinley Mitchell, including his father's friendship with cartoonist Homer Davenport, his career as a general store owner, and his service in the Oregon State Legislature. He discusses his own youth in Portland, and talks about how the city has changed over the 20th century. He then discusses his career as a produce wholesaler during the 1920s and 1930s, including his experiences providing provisions for Russian ships. He talks about his activism regarding taxes, and closes the interview by sharing his memories of the Portland waterfront.

Mitchell, Hobart M. (Hobart McKinley), 1897-1980

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 03]

Tape 63, Side 1. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 04]

Tape 63, Side 2. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 02]

Tape 62, Side 2. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 01]

Tape 62, Side 1. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 42, Recording 05]

Tape 64, Side 1. In the forty-second interview session, conducted on June 11, 1998, Atiyeh reflects on his accomplishments as a legislator and as governor, particularly focusing on his efforts to diversify Oregon’s economy. He discusses the Northwest Power Planning Council. He revisits the topics of his retirement activities, his business dealings, and his children. He closes the interview by talking about a 1998 shooting at Thurston High School in Springfield and his stance on gun control.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 02]

Tape 60, Side 2. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 01]

Tape 60, Side 1. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 03]

Tape 61, Side 1. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 41, Recording 04]

Tape 61, Side 2. In the forty-first interview session, conducted on September 10, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his activities since leaving office. He talks about the state of the Republican Party at the time of the interview in 1993; discusses his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the Japan-America Society, and other organizations; and speaks about his business dealings. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He shares some of his favorite quotes.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 02]

Tape 57, Side 1. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 04]

Tape 58, Side 1. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 01]

Tape 56, Side 2. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 39, Recording 03]

Tape 57, Side 2. In the thirty-ninth interview session, conducted on August 30, 1993, Atiyeh discusses Oregon politics since he left elected office in 1987. He talks about the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation; speaks about Oregon business and labor leaders; and talks about members of the Oregon Legislature. He also shares his opinions about national political figures. He reflects on his accomplishments as governor.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 37, Recording 03]

Tape 54, Side 2. 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.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 37, Recording 02]

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.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 38, Recording 03]

Tape 56, Side 1. In the thirty-eighth interview session, conducted on August 25, 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 the 1986 election for Oregon governor and discusses the transition to Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. He revisits the topic of attending governors’ conferences. He discusses awards he received and describes items on the walls of his office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 38, Recording 01]

Tape 55, Side 1. In the thirty-eighth interview session, conducted on August 25, 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 the 1986 election for Oregon governor and discusses the transition to Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. He revisits the topic of attending governors’ conferences. He discusses awards he received and describes items on the walls of his office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 38, Recording 02]

Tape 55, Side 2. In the thirty-eighth interview session, conducted on August 25, 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 the 1986 election for Oregon governor and discusses the transition to Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. He revisits the topic of attending governors’ conferences. He discusses awards he received and describes items on the walls of his office.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 37, Recording 01]

Tape 53, Side 2. 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.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 36, Recording 02]

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.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 35, Recording 03]

Tape 51, 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.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 36, Recording 01]

Tape 52, Side 1. 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.

Atiyeh, Victor

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh [Session 36, Recording 03]

Tape 53, Side 1. 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.

Atiyeh, Victor

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