The Senatorial Papers of Claiborne Pell, 1960-1997, Audio 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 audio cassettes and audio reels 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

Wind Power

Wind Power

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing approval of his project to develop wind turbines as an alternative energy source.

WEAN News Show

WEAN News Show

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on WEAN news show. Topics include unemployment, Presidential elections, Rhode Island elections, gasoline price hikes, arms control, Korean policy, and Cuba relations.

WEAN Interview (b)

WEAN Interview (b)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell answering questions from reporters and constituents on policy issues including tax reform, Pell Grants, Central America, school violence, defense, War Powers Act, and Argentina.

WEAN Interview (a)

WEAN Interview (a)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell answering questions from reporters and constituents on policy issues including the Marine base attack in Lebanon, arms control, United Nations, social security, pension reform, medical costs, Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), and education.

WADK Radio: Pell Interview

WADK Radio: Pell Interview

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on WADK news show. Topics include Yugoslavia crisis, Presidential election, Somalia Civil War, Russian foreign aid, social security, Newport Cliff Walk, electrification of Northeast rail system, national deficit, and the Newport Bridge re-naming.

Vocational Education Act

Vocational Education Act

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell making a floor statement on the reauthorization of the Vocational Education Act.

Vocational Education

Vocational Education

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell making an announcement on the Older Americans Vocational Reauthorization Act.

Violent Crime

Violent Crime

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on talk radio answering questions on violent crime.

Vinson-Trammell Act

Vinson-Trammell Act

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell discussing his views on the Vinson-Trammell Act.

University of Rhode Island Projects

University of Rhode Island Projects

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the Senate passage of two projects for the University of Rhode Island- Business doctoral program and coastal eco-systems program.

United States Military Action

United States Military Action

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell interviewed on military actions taken by President Reagan in the Caribbean and Middle East.

Truman Taylor Show- Elderly

Truman Taylor Show- Elderly

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell and Representative Claude Pepper join Truman Taylor in a discussion on issues relating to the elderly.

Truman Taylor Show- Coast Guard

Truman Taylor Show- Coast Guard

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Truman Taylor Show with Admiral James Gracey of the Coast Guard discussing issues regarding various maritime issues.

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell speaking with constituents on food stamp program, youth employment, education and inflation.

Talk Back Radio Show (b)

Talk Back Radio Show (b)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the radio show "Talk Back". Topics include Oliver North, Jesse Helms, social security, national deficit, health care, Nicaraguan Contras, Afghanistan, Iran, Supreme Court, USSR,

Talk Back Radio Show (a)

Talk Back Radio Show (a)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the radio show "Talk Back". Topics include SFRC, RI banking crisis, foreign aid, Bruce Sundlun, Senate pay raise

Steve Kass Show

Steve Kass Show

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Steve Kass with questions from listeners. Topics include elections/campaigns, General Noriega and the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

Small Business

Small Business

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell introducing his bill to allot a seat on the Federal Reserve for a small business representative.

Sherman Strickhouser Show (b):

Sherman Strickhouser Show (b):

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Sherman Strickhouser Show. Topics include Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, income tax credit, Panama, 1988 national elections and pension reform.

Sherman Strickhouser Show (a):

Sherman Strickhouser Show (a):

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Sherman Strickhouser Show. Topics include foreign policy, defense cuts, drunk driving legislation, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.