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

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing (b)

Senator Pell chairing a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary of State, Jim Baker. Topics include United States-Soviet Relations, Germany, China,

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing (a)

Senator Pell chairing a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary of State, Jim Baker. Topics include United States-Soviet Relations, Germany, Arms Control, and the Middle-East.

Salute to the States

Salute to the States

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell remarks on Rhode Island's history on the "Salute to the States" radio program.

SALT II Treaty

SALT II Treaty

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell making remarks and answering questions at a press conference for the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.

Saddam Hussein: War Crimes

Saddam Hussein: War Crimes

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell radio interview on charging Iraqi President Saddam Hussein with war crimes violations.

Rhode Island Banking Crisis Loan

Rhode Island Banking Crisis Loan

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the approval of a loan guarantee to help alleviate the banking crisis in Rhode Island.

Providence Federal Building

Providence Federal Building

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the approval of funding for construction of the Providence Federal Building.

Press Conference USA

Press Conference USA

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell interview on "Press Conference USA" new show brought by Voice of America discussing his planned departure from the Senate.

President Clinton Nominations

President Clinton Nominations

University of Rhode Island

Senator being interviewed on possible Clinton nominees for U.S. Attorney General, Marshall and Judgeships

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing his support of John Paul II as the new pope.

Pier Bank Reopening

Pier Bank Reopening

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the re-opening of the Pier Bank by the FDIC.

Persian Gulf: Kuwait Invasion

Persian Gulf: Kuwait Invasion

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell opening statements at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the possibility of a United States invasion of Kuwait.

Persian Gulf: Congressional Group

Persian Gulf: Congressional Group

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing his appointment to a bi-partisan group of congressional leaders to consult with the President on the crisis in the Persian Gulf.

Persian Gulf Hearing

Persian Gulf Hearing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell Chairing a hearing on hostilities in the Persian Gulf with former Secretaries of State Cyrus Vance and Alexander Haig.

Persian Gulf (b)

Persian Gulf (b)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell at a press conference on Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf.

Persian Gulf (a)

Persian Gulf (a)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing his support for President Carter's stand on Soviet expansion into the Persian Gulf region.

Pell Staff,Defense Controversy

Pell Staff,Defense Controversy

University of Rhode Island

News report on a Pell staff member involving Defense Secretary Dick Cheney and human potential theory.

Pell Grants: Carter

Pell Grants: Carter

University of Rhode Island

President Carter announces an increase of spending towards the Pell Grants at a press briefing. Secretary of Education, Health and Welfare along with select members of Congress including Senator Pell make remarks on the bill.

Pell Grants Reauthorization

Pell Grants Reauthorization

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the reauthorization of the Pell Grants to increase funding grants for middle-income students.

Pell Grants Hearing

Pell Grants Hearing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell testifying at a hearing on allegations of abuse in the Pell Grants program.