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

Mary Anne Sorentino Show

Mary Anne Sorentino Show

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Mary Anne Sorentino news show. Topics include sanctions and on Iraq crisis, national deficit, Middle East trip and the 1990 senatorial election.

Marine Shipping Standards

Marine Shipping Standards

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell introducing two bills aimed at improving marine-based freighter shipping safety and environmental protection.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell praising the efforts of Congressmen St.Germain for securing favorable manufacturing rulings for Rhode Island industries.

Lloyd Benson

Lloyd Benson

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell praising the Dukakis selection of Senator Lloyd Benson as his running mate for the 1988 Presidential campaign.

Lincoln Almond Nomination

Lincoln Almond Nomination

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell being interviewed on the possibility of Rhode Island politician Lincoln Almond being nominated for U.S. Attorney General.

Lebanon Hearing

Lebanon Hearing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell speaking on United States' military presence in Lebanon.

Labor Hearing

Labor Hearing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell asking questions on labor issues at a confirmation hearing.

John Tower Nomination

John Tower Nomination

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell statement on his opposition to the nomination of Senator John Tower to the office of Secretary of Defense.

Joe Riess Show

Joe Riess Show

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell interview on the Joe Riess Show. Topics include the Watergate scandal and naval base closures in Rhode Island.

Italian Earthquake

Italian Earthquake

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell reporting on his trip to Italy to assess the damage by a large earthquake in southern Italy.

Iraq: Military Strikes

Iraq: Military Strikes

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell statement on United States' strikes on Iraqi military targets.

Iraq: Chemical Weapons

Iraq: Chemical Weapons

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell holding a press conference on a Senate Foreign Relations Committee report regarding the use of chemical weapons on the Kurdish population by the Iraqi regime.

Iraq Policy: Kurds

Iraq Policy: Kurds

University of Rhode Island

News service report on United States policy towards Iraqi attacks on the Kurds.

Iran-Contra Affair

Iran-Contra Affair

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell taking questions from journalists on the Iran-Contra Affair.

Indian Claims Bill

Indian Claims Bill

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the passage of his Indian Claims Bill.

Immigration

Immigration

University of Rhode Island

Senator Kennedy remarks on immigration legislation.

Honduras

Honduras

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell remarks on the Reagan Administration's to send military troops to Honduras.

Higher Education Reauthorization

Higher Education Reauthorization

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell chairing the Subcommittee on Education, Arts and Humanities for the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Includes statement by Senator Simon

Higher Education Aid

Higher Education Aid

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell and other senators making floor statements on issues relating to federal higher education aid and budget policy. The tape also contains press remarks by Senator Chafee.

Health Care Plan Extension

Health Care Plan Extension

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the deadline extension of Rhode Island's health care plan proposal by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Health Care Inflation

Health Care Inflation

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell discussing the need to curb the rising cost of health care.