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

Pell Grants Expansion

Pell Grants Expansion

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell explaining his bill to expand the range of eligibility for Basic Education Opportunity Grants (BEOG) for families with incomes 25K and less.

Panama Invasion

Panama Invasion

University of Rhode Island

Press conference with Senator Pell and other regarding foreign relation issues on Panama and the Persian Gulf.

Oil Prices

Oil Prices

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell discussing the consequences of decontrol on oil prices.

Oil Import Fee Press Conference

Oil Import Fee Press Conference

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell making remarks at a press conference on his opposition to the Oil Import Fee bill. (Senator Chafee and others' remarks included)

Oil Import Fee

Oil Import Fee

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell discussing his opposition to the Oil Import Fee bill.

Off-Shore Oil Suspension

Off-Shore Oil Suspension

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the suspension of off-shore oil tract sales on the Georges Banks.

Oakland Beach Restoration

Oakland Beach Restoration

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the approval of funds for the restoration of Oakland Beach in Warwick, RI.

Nicaragua Hearing

Nicaragua Hearing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell giving opening statement at a hearing on the crisis in Nicaragua.

Newsmakers Sunday

Newsmakers Sunday

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Newsmakers Sunday news show. Topics include Alexander Haig confirmation hearings, El Salvador, Israeli relations, arms sales, economic policy, Law of the Sea Treaty, Poland, Soviet Union policy and Pell Grants.

Navy Destroyers

Navy Destroyers

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the decision to home-port two naval destroyers in Newport, RI.

Navy Contracts

Navy Contracts

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell remarking on the elimination of competitive bidding for Navy contracts.

Navy Contract

Navy Contract

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the approval of a Navy contract for the Electric Boat submarine facility in Quonset, RI.

Naval Facilities: Newport

Naval Facilities: Newport

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell testifying at a Defense hearing on the importance of Naval facilities in Newport, RI.

National Service Program

National Service Program

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing his bill for a National Service Program to help the nation's youth.

National Endowment for the Arts Grants

National Endowment for the Arts Grants

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the approval of National Endowment for the Arts grants to the Ocean State Performing Arts Center and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.

Museum Services Institute

Museum Services Institute

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell remarks at the Rhode Island Historical Society on grants received from the Museum Services Institute.

Mogadishu Crisis

Mogadishu Crisis

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell being interviewed on the battle of Mogadishu, Somalia between U.S. Army Rangers and Somali militias. The recording also contain listener call-in questions for Senator Pell on NAFTA, Middle East and Environmental Highway bill.

Mentally Ill Grant

Mentally Ill Grant

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announces the approval of an eighteen million dollar grant to help the mentally ill.

Mary Anne Sorentino Show: Clarence Thomas Hearings

Mary Anne Sorentino interviews with Ed Quinland from Senator Chafee's Administration followed by an interview with Bill Bryant from Senator Pell's Administration. The topic is the confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas for the United States Supreme Court.