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

Claudine Schneider Interview

Claudine Schneider Interview

University of Rhode Island

Representative Claudine Schneider being interviewed on her intentions for running against Senator Pell in the 1990 elections.

Claudine Schneider

Claudine Schneider

University of Rhode Island

Claudine Schneider on the Buddy Cianci Show discussing the possibility of a challenge campaign to Senator Pell in the 1990 elections

Clarence Thomas Nomination Hearing

Clarence Thomas Nomination Hearing

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell statements on his opposition to the confirmation of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Charlie Jeffords Show

Charlie Jeffords Show

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Charlie Jeffords radio show. Topics include housing legislation, Providence weather station, Bush Administration, arms control, Soviet Union, election campaigning, employment, gas prices, and health care.

Chafee Radio Interview

Chafee Radio Interview

University of Rhode Island

Senator Chafee on radio news answering questions on the Reagan budget, Admiral Rickover, congressional committees, arms control, economy, campaign finance, equal rights, gas prices and social security.

Campaign 1990: Buddy Cianci

Campaign 1990: Buddy Cianci

University of Rhode Island

Buddy Cianci radio commentary on the 1990 senatorial race between Representative Schneider and Senator Pell.

Campaign 1990 Ads

Campaign 1990 Ads

University of Rhode Island

Two Pell campaign ads for the 1990 senatorial elections.

Campaign 1978: Jim Reynolds

Campaign 1978: Jim Reynolds

University of Rhode Island

News Conference 10 interview with Jim Reynolds who was challenging Senator Pell in the 1978 senatorial race.

Campaign 1978: Franking Controversy

Campaign 1978: Franking Controversy

University of Rhode Island

News reports on accusations by James Reynolds over Senator Pell's use of franking privileges in the 1978 senatorial campaign.

Campaign 1978 (b)

Campaign 1978 (b)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell discussing his work in Congress during his 1978 election campaign.

Campaign 1978 (a)

Campaign 1978 (a)

University of Rhode Island

News 10 report on the senatorial race between Senator Pell and James Reynolds.

Buddy Cianci Show (c)

Buddy Cianci Show (c)

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the Buddy Cianci Show broadcasting from Washington, D.C. Topics include Campaign 1990, arms control, Panama,

Buddy Cianci Show (b)

Buddy Cianci Show (b)

University of Rhode Island

Senator on the Buddy Cianci News Show. Subjects include Newport Cliff Walk, Education, and United States foreign policy.

Bristol Community Health Center

Bristol Community Health Center

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing approval of a grant to the Bristol Community Health Center by the Community Services Administration.

Boat Luxury Tax

Boat Luxury Tax

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell testifying at a Senate hearing on the repeal of the Boat Luxury Tax in Rhode Island.

Arts Grants

Arts Grants

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell announcing the approval of grants for Trinity Theater and Westerly Center for the Arts.

Arlene Violet Show

Arlene Violet Show

University of Rhode Island

A report on news articles published in the Woonsocket Times and the New Republic on Senator Pell.

American Focus

American Focus

University of Rhode Island

Senator Pell on the American Focus news program. Topics include arms control, military aid, and higher education.