The Senatorial Papers of Claiborne Pell, 1960-1997, Audiovisual Collection

The Senatorial Papers of Claiborne deBorda Pell consists of the records of the Senator and his staff. These files cover the 36 years Pell served as a United States Senator from Rhode Island, beginning in 1960 and ending in 1997. Select broadcast films, VHS tapes, and 16mm films have been digitized and made available in this digital collection. Original materials are held in the University of Rhode Island Libraries.
This collection is part of URI Special Collections, hosted by University of Rhode Island.

Items in this collection

Civil Defense

Civil Defense

University of Rhode Island

Civil Defense: Senator Pell and Assistant Secretary of Defense, Steuart Pittman, discuss fallout shelters and the government policy on domestic safety in the event of a nuclear conflict.

Campaign 1972: Vietnam

Campaign 1972: Vietnam

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972- Vietnam: Senator Pell explaining his position on Vietnam at a town hall meeting.

Campaign 1972: Pastore (a)

Campaign 1972: Pastore (a)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972- Pastore (a): Senator Pell with Senator Pastore who is talking about economic issues in Rhode Island.

Campaign 1972: Pasore (b)

Campaign 1972: Pasore (b)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972- Pastore (b): Senator Pell with Senator Pastore who is talking about Senator Pell's accomplishments.

Campaign 1972: Debate (b)

Campaign 1972: Debate (b)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign1972 Debate (b): Senator Pell and John Chafee debate during the 1972 senatorial campaign.

Campaign 1972: Debate (a)

Campaign 1972: Debate (a)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign1972 Debate (a): Senator Pell and John Chafee debate during the 1972 senatorial campaign.

Campaign 1972: Bar Discussion

Campaign 1972: Bar Discussion

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972- Bar Talk: Senator discussing his views on current issues with constituents in a bar.

Campaign 1972 (h)

Campaign 1972 (h)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (h): Senator Pell speaking to senior citizens on economic issues.

Campaign 1972 (g)

Campaign 1972 (g)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (g): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with constituents on employment issues.

Campaign 1972 (f)

Campaign 1972 (f)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (f): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with constituents on employment issues.

Campaign 1972 (e)

Campaign 1972 (e)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (e): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with constituents on the Vietnam War.

Campaign 1972 (d)

Campaign 1972 (d)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (d): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with constituents on defense issues.

Campaign 1972 (c)

Campaign 1972 (c)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (c): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with constituents on poverty issues.

Campaign 1972 (b)

Campaign 1972 (b)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (b): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with constituents on economic issues.

Campaign 1972 (a)

Campaign 1972 (a)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1972 (a): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with Italian constituents.

Campaign 1966: Pastore

Campaign 1966: Pastore

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1966- Pastore: Senators Pell and Pastore discuss their legislative work and accomplishments.

Campaign 1966: Marine Resources

Campaign 1966: Marine Resources

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1966- Marine Sciences: Senator Pell discussing the opportunities marine research in Rhode Island.

Campaign 1966 (c)

Campaign 1966 (c)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1966 (c): Senator Pell discussing his ideas for improving benefits to senior citizens and wages.

Campaign 1966 (b)

Campaign 1966 (b)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1966 (b): Senator Pell discusses his efforts to maintain a strong economy in Rhode Island and towards global peace.

Campaign 1966 (a)

Campaign 1966 (a)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1966 (a): Senator Pell discussing his accomplishments in the U.S. Senate and his ideas on education, employment, and science research.

Campaign 1960 (b)

Campaign 1960 (b)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1960 (b): Senator Pell introducing his family for constituents before the 1960 primary election.

Campaign 1960 (a)

Campaign 1960 (a)

University of Rhode Island

Campaign 1960 (a): Senator Pell introducing his family for constituents before the 1960 primary election.

Boy Scouts Award

Boy Scouts Award

University of Rhode Island

Boy Scouts of America Award: Senator Pell receives an award from the Boy Scouts of America.

A Thousand Days Intro

A Thousand Days Intro

University of Rhode Island

A Thousand Days Introduction: A tribute to President Kennedy with introduction by Senator Pell.

A Thousand Days

A Thousand Days

University of Rhode Island

A Thousand Days: Pell Introduction to the JFK film A Thousand Days.