John H. Chafee Senatorial Papers, Providence Office (Msg 115.1)
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt RoadKingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
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Inventory
InventorySeries 1. Constituent Case Files I
The Constituent Casework series consists of correspondence from constituents to Chafee asking him for assistance. Senator Chafee’s administrative assistants handled the processing of the high volume single issue mail. Constituent Casework consists of two series because of the large volume of records it contains. Series I contains casework files that were assigned four and five digit numbers. Series II contains casework files that were assigned six digit numbers.
The folder labels contain the name of the person, organization, or institution requesting assistance, as well as the case number and year it was received. The records reside in their original folders and are kept in records storage boxes. No documentation exists on how the numbers were assigned, or why the numeric gap exists in Series I and II. The series contains a case file index that lists the case number, name and address of the constituent and the staff member’s name who was assigned to respond. The index covers file numbers 9676-12785, and is filed at the end of the series.
The records also include requests for services or gifts, commendations for accomplishments, criticisms of administrative policies and political positions. Each file contains the Administrative response to the constituent’s letter. The responses are either attached to the original document or kept with multiple other responses. The folders may also contain news articles, speeches, letters, and press releases relating to the case.
Due to the private nature of some of the material, approval for research in this series is by permission of the archivist.
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 2. Constituent Case Files II
The Constituent Casework series consists of correspondence from constituents to Chafee asking him for assistance. Senator Chafee’s administrative assistants handled the processing of the high volume single issue mail. Constituent Casework consists of two series because of the large volume of records it contains. Series I contains casework files that were assigned four and five digit numbers. Series II contains casework files that were assigned six digit numbers.
The folder labels contain the name of the person, organization, or institution requesting assistance, as well as the case number and year it was received. The records reside in their original folders and are kept in records storage boxes.
The series also contains a case file index that lists the case number, name and address of the constituent and the staff member’s name who was assigned to respond. The index covers file numbers 9676-12785, and is filed at the end of the series.
Subjects include requests for services or gifts, commendations for accomplishments, criticisms of administrative policies and political positions. Each file contains the Administrative response to the constituent’s letter. The responses are either attached to the original document or kept with other responses. The folders may also contain news articles, speeches, letters, and press releases relating to the case.
Due to the private nature of some of the material, approval for research in this series is by permission of the archivist.
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 3. Donald Sennott Files
Donald Sennot served as a member of Senator Chafee’s Providence office staff from 1984 to 1999. He was in charge of handling constituent mail concerning the military, veteran’s affairs, and tax issues. The records in this series are kept in the original folders which are labeled alphabetically by the constituents’ last name, or the name of the organization from which the letter originated.
Due to the private nature of some of the material, approval for research in this series is by permission of the archivist.
The folders are arranged alphabetically.
Series 4. Chronological File
The series consists of constituent correspondence handled by Senator Chafee’s staff. The records include documents that accompanied the original correspondence and a yellow carbon of the reply correspondence. The majority of this correspondence was handled by Special Projects Assistant Donald Sennott. Subjects include issues relating to the Rhode Island National Guard. Due to the private nature of some of the material, approval for research in this series is by permission of the archivist.
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 5. Charles Hawkins Files
Charles Hawkins served as Senator Chafee’s Legislative Assistant and News Coordinator, 1990-1999. Hawkins was also in charge of handling constituent correspondence pertaining to transportation, Indian affairs, workers compensation, and employment issues.
The records consist of correspondence from constituents in regards to issues concerning legislation, government activities, public services, and Indian affairs. The records include correspondence from the Chafee Administration to federal and state government officials asking for assistance in regards to the issue. The records also include notes detailing the actions and responses taken by the Chafee Administration.
Below is a list of acronyms for the folder titles of this series.
- DMV: Department of Motor Vehicles
- DOT: Department of Transportation
- EB: Electric Boat
- EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
- EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
- FHA: Federal Highway Administration
- HUD: Department of Housing and Urban Development
- ISTEA: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
- OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- OWCP: Office of Workers Compensation Program
- RIAC: Rhode Island Airport Corporation
- RIDET: Rhode Island Department of Employment and Training
- RIDOT: Rhodel Island Department of Transportation
- RIHPC: Rhode Island Historic Preservation Commission
- RIPTA: Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority
- RISD: Rhode Island School of Design
- SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives
- TDI: Temporary Disability Insurance
- USDOD: United States Department of Defense
- VA: Veterans Affairs, Department of
Series 6. Leslie Whyte Files
Leslie Whyte served on Senator Chafee’s staff from 1978 to 1984. The series consists of constituent correspondence from individual constituents and organizations. The records include blue carbon copies of Chafee’s responses. The series is arranged numerically by assigned case file numbers running from 4-796 to 4-970. The folders are arranged numerically by case code. The folder title list is arranged alphabetically by the last name of the sender.
Series 7. Mike Ryan Files
Mike Ryan served as Senator Chafee’s Chief of Staff for the Providence office from 1986 to 1995. He replaced Phillip Rivers who left to pursue a career in business. Ryan also served as legislative assistant to Lieutenant Governor Joseph Garrahy from 1972 to 1977 and as special assistant, special counsel, and press secretary to Garrahy when he was elected Governor of Rhode Island from 1978 to 1984. Ryan then worked for AT and T communications as a Public Relations Manager from 1984 to 1986.
The series consists of administrative reports, photocopies of legislative bills, research material for campaigns, data on financial institutions, public opinion surveys, receipts and disbursement reports, constituent correspondence regarding gun control, photographs, and statements by Senator Chafee concerning the environment.
Subjects include:
Bills, (1985-1992) consisting of voting records on individual bills for Rhode Island state congressional members and in particular, Linda Kushner, who ran against Chafee in the 1994 Senatorial race.
Gun Control Letters (1992, 1997) consisting of letters from constituents regarding Chafee’s legislative efforts to reinforce gun control laws.
Personal records (1986-1992) including constituent correspondence, news articles, and memoranda regarding gun control bills, tax legislation, and reconstruction efforts in Kuwait.
Scouting (1990) concerning awards and citations earned by boy scouts and girl scouts. Records include statements by Chafee commending individuals and groups on their accomplishments.
Tiverton Coastal Damage Photographs (1988) consisting of five photographs of waterfront property depicting environmental damage. The photographs have hand-written comments on the front sides.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 8. Barbara Berke Files
Barbara Berke served as Senator Chafee’s personal secretary, 1976-1999. The series consist of correspondence relating to campaigns, legislative issues, personal requests, judgeship nominations, invitations, and the environment. The records also include congratulatory letters and notes. The folders for “Correspondence A-C” were not found in the boxes containing these records.
In addition, the series also contains news articles covering Senator Chafee’s accomplishments, political battles, and his efforts to implement a national universal health care coverage program.
The series includes addendum records that were transferred to the University of Rhode Island after the collection was processed.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 9. Keith Lang Files
Keith Lang served as Senator Chafee’s Providence Office Director 1995-1999. The series contains records kept by Lang as part of his office files. The records consist of constituent correspondence, reports, news articles, press releases, notes, publications, conference schedules, and intern program applications.
Subjects include:
Chafee Correspondence (1995-1998), consisting of letters from constituents, government officials, business organizations, and colleagues regarding the environment, politics, employment, and education. The reply letters are attached to the original correspondence.
Education Technology (1997-1998), regarding the “Education Rate” seminar sponsored by the Rhode Island Association of School Principles. The purpose of the seminar was to find ways to procure funding for schools and libraries in need of telecommunications services and new computer technology.
“Guns Aren’t Cool” (1997-1998), regarding a statewide essay contest for grade school pupils advocating gun safety and awareness.
Senior Citizen Intern Program (1993-1997), providing senior citizens with an opportunity to become involved in public policy action.
United States Fish and Wildlife Refuges (1990-1998), regarding legislative efforts to improve the management of the Wildlife Refuge system. Records consist of brochures, maps, guide pamphlets, and reports from state and federal environmental agencies. Subjects include the congressional delegation meeting for the Ninigret National Research Refuge in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 10. General Correspondence
The series consists of constituent, personal, and administrative correspondence, as well as news clippings, memoranda, notes, and research material. The series covers social, environmental, and political issues including abortion, cable services, water resource management, strike legislation, and voter registration.
Records include memoranda and correspondence from ambassadors, senators, department heads, and other government officials, as well as correspondence from business and social organizations regarding requests for gifts and speaking engagements. The series also contains congratulatory letters for Eagle Scout award recipients that cover the years 1993 to 1999.
Personal Correspondence folders, 1973-1998, consists of invitations, congratulatory notes, thank you letters for speaking engagements, requests for donations, and support on political issues. The folders also contain carbon copy responses from Chafee’s Providence office.
Other materials in this series include requests for Whitehouse tour passes, Presidential letters, invitations to dinners and other social events. Subjects include the United Nuclear Company’s bid to store high-level radioactive waste in Charlestown, RI. The “Visits” folder contains invitations sent by various businesses organizations to promote their products and services.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 11. Alphabetical Correspondence
The series contains correspondence from constituents, colleagues, government officials, and organizations. The replies from Senator Chafee’s office are attached to the original letters which are filed alphabetically by name and title.
The records include local constituent correspondence, requests for autographs, invitations to birthdays, and federal agency inquiries regarding political matters at the state and national level. he Subjects include political opinions, Chafee legislation, and legislation on crime, auto-insurance, and education. The series also includes letters from minority groups concerning cultural issues, requests for recommendations for employment and acceptance into educational institutions.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the sender’s last name, or the title of the department, agency, institution, or organization from which the correspondence originated.
Series 12. Invitations
This series contains invitations to events sponsored by political groups, charity organizations, government agencies, veterans groups, healthcare organizations, as well as artistic, scholastic, athletic, and journalist associations. The invitations include requests for Senator Chafee to deliver a speech.
The series also contains invitations to dinners, breakfasts, ground-breakings, theater, musical performances, art exhibits, campaign fundraisers, medical research fundraisers, and fundraisers for athletic, art, business, cultural programs.
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 13. Regrets and Requests
The series contains responses to invitations to events sent by constituents, organizations, and government agencies. The series include requests made by constituents or organizations asking for donations to charities, political campaigns, fundraisers, and cultural events.
The records also include requests from businesses and educational agencies asking for monetary contributions. In addition, there are requests from constituents asking for autographed portraits, Senate pens, and letters of recommendation.
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 14. Letters
The series contains correspondence from constituents, organizations, groups, and government agencies. The records consist of crank files (also referred to as “K” files by Senator Chafee’s Providence office staff), donation requests, flag requests, recommendations, and “thank you” letters. The series is filed alphabetically by type of correspondence and chronologically by year within each category.
Subjects include:
Crank “K” Files (1986-1995) consists of letters from constituents that either are unintelligible or of such a discordant nature that they are not worthy of response.
Donation requests (1995-1996) consists of correspondence from non-profit organizations, veterans groups, public service entities, youth leagues, and political groups seeking donations for fundraising events, anniversary celebrations, exhibits and performances. The records include correspondence from the United Way, League of Women Voters, Providence Public Library, and The Jewish Voice.
Examples (1983-1998) consists of sample correspondence Senator Chafee’s staff used in drafting recommendations for constituents according to the guidelines set in place by the United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics and the Office of Personnel Management. Changes to the guidelines transpired as a result of the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993 which is included in a memorandum from the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Flag requests (1986-1996) consists of requests by constituents for government-issued American flags. Attached to the original request is a copy of the form letter response providing purchasing information to the constituent. Most requests were made by grade school children, veterans groups, and various contemporary public organizations.
Recommendations (1995) folders contain correspondence from Senator Chafee’s office to state agencies, military branches, politicians, educational institutions, and corporations. The letters request consideration in accepting a particular individual for employment, or enrollment as a student. Attached to the letter is the constituent’s request for a recommendation and any materials they sent to the Senator that helped explain their qualifications.
Thank You letters (1977-1984) consist of responses to constituent correspondence. The records are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the constituent’s last name. Only constituents with last names beginning with the letters B, C, M, S, and W are present in this series.
The folders are arranged alphabetically.
Series 15. Environment
This series contains records concerning environmental management and ecological issues. The records include correspondence, memoranda, scientific studies, departmental reports, news articles, handwritten notes, brochures, maps, and photographs. The “Answered Letters” (1997-1999) folders contain letters from constituents affixed with responses from Chafee’s office.
Subjects include proposed construction of the University of Rhode Island’s cogeneration plant, Providence Place Mall construction, wetlands preservation, and Cross-Bay Pipeline Project. Subjects also include emissions-control legislation, dredging of waterways, shell fishing and fisheries conservation, and reports from the Department of Environmental Management concerning land acquisition.
The series also contains twelve oversized Coastal Barrier Resources Act maps produced by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990. In addition, there are six maps of Rhode Island national wildlife refuges also produced by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The maps are listed at the end of the series.
Coastal Barriers Resources System (1981-1990) regarding efforts to designate over 800,000 acres of coastal areas and wetlands in the United States under the protection of the Coastal Barriers Resource Act. Subjects include the entry of Easton’s Beach in Newport, RI into the Coastal Barriers Resources System to protect it from being commercially developed. Endangered Species Act (ESA) (1994,1997) regarding the Kempthorne-Chafee proposal to improve the Environmental Protection Agency by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to use the best available scientific and commercial data in the listing of species and designation of critical habitats. It also called for the establishment of an independent peer review for listing decisions by three scientists nominated by the National Academy of Sciences.
Open Space, Rhode Island (1980-1994) regarding Senator Chafee’s efforts to secure environmentally sensitive land for designation as National Wildlife Refuge parks and open space preserves in order to limit development projects and prevent destruction of wildlife habitats. Subjects include Pettaquamscutt Cove, Trustom Pond, Card’s Pond, and Narrow River which are located in southern Rhode Island.
Solid Waste Management (1987-1994) regarding efforts to establish the Rhode Island Materials Recycling Facility in Johnston (1989). Subjects include waste disposal, organic materials recycling programs, and disposal of constructions materials. Subjects also include the Solid Waste Disposal Act (1991) prohibiting the export from and import into the United States of hazardous waste.
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge (1981-1991) concerning local opposition to the clothes-optional recreation area residing within the preserve. The refuge was established in 1974 by a private donation of 365 acres in South Kingstown, RI for the purpose of preserving a resting, feeding, nesting, and wintering habitat for migratory birds.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 16. Environment: Janet Coit Files
The series contains records regarding environmental issues kept by Senator Chafee’s staff assistant Janet Coit, 1997-1999. The records consist of bills, memoranda, correspondence, press releases, articles, congressional statements, speeches, and notes.
Subjects include:
Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor (1991-1998) regarding reauthorization for historic preservation and environmental management funding for parks, trails, and open spaces residing in the Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor. The Corridor was established in 1986 to commemorate the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. It occupies an area from northern Rhode Island to southern Massachusetts.
Combined Sewer Outflow: Narragansett Bay Commission Alternatives (1997-1998) concerning efforts to conduct studies on the water quality of Narragansett Bay. Projects included building a tunnel to divert sewer run-off from the Bay to a water treatment facility. The Narragansett Bay Commission operates urban sewerage systems draining into Narragansett Bay.
Estuary Habitat Bill (1997-1998) allocating funding and resources for the purposes of restoring and preserving one million acres of estuary habitats throughout the United States by 2010.
Kyoto Conference on Global Climate Change (1996-1997) regarding the international summit held in Japan during December 1996. The conference sought to establish a number of protocols aimed at reducing carbon emissions in response to global warming. Chafee urged the United States and environmental groups for greater participation and support.
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (1998) regarding reauthorization of wetland protection laws for five years by providing matching funds for conservation projects and grants throughout North America.
North Cape Oil Spill (1996-1999) involving the barge North Cape which ran aground off the southern shores of Rhode Island on January 19-20, 1996 spilling 828,000 gallons of home heating oil. The resulting environmental damage prompted Chafee to author the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Improvement Act which called for stricter laws when dealing with oil spill disasters.
Superfund Reauthorization (1997-1998) regarding the reauthorization of appropriations for cleaning up hazardous waste and brown field sites throughout the United States.
Voluntary Reductions Act (1999) regarding legislative efforts aimed at awarding business credits to companies taking voluntary steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations processes.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 17. Subject File
The series consists of correspondence, memorandum, briefing books, handwritten notes and letters, campaign materials including flyers, mailing samples, voting records, and constituent lists. The series also contains biographical records consisting of background information on Senator Chafee from 1963-1990, as well as records from when Chafee was Governor of Rhode Island, and later, as Secretary of the Navy (See MsG. 114.3 Secretary of the Navy Papers, 1969-1972).
The records include news clippings, press releases, public statements, speeches, appointment schedules, photographs and calendars. In addition, the records include summaries and fact sheets focusing on subjects such as welfare reform, transportation, and the environment. There are also records covering Chafee’s first Senatorial campaign in 1972. The news articles are photocopied from microfilm. Subjects include national defense initiatives and the controversy surrounding the seizure of the USS Pueblo by North Korea on January 23, 1968 (See MsG. 114 John H. Chafee Gubernatorial and Secretary of Navy Papers).
Folders containing correspondence include letters from constituents and government officials writing to Senator Chafee on personal, political, and financial matters. The folders are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the last name of the person. The correspondence includes copies of responses from Senator Chafee’s office. The correspondence from persons with last names beginning with the letters “G” through “L” are not present in this series.
Subjects include:Accomplishments (1988-1994) consisting of awards Chafee received, as well as lists of legislative accomplishments. Folder 4 contains minutes from town meetings in East Greenwich and Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Cranston Street Armory (1997) regarding the acquisition of preservation funding for the Providence armory, and it’s inclusion on the list of America’s eleven most endangered historic places. Records include photographs, architectural plans, physical stabilization reports, expense estimates, and background information.
Ground Wave Emergency Network (GWEN) (1985-1988) regarding the construction and operation of the nuclear missile defense communications system in Little Compton and Tiverton, Rhode Island. Gun control (1992) containing constituent correspondence regarding Chafee’s legislative efforts in sponsoring gun control bills.
“Inner Circle” Challenge (1990) regarding complaints brought against the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle 1990 concerning questionable fundraising operations.
National Conservative Political Action Committee (1980) containing correspondence from committee members in support of Chafee’s re-election.
Position Papers (1976) consisting of press releases stating Chafee’s position on employment, education, national park preservation, transportation, and energy. The records include a campaign speech titled “The Role of the Senator” and a public statement announcing his candidacy on the 1976 Republican ticket for the U.S. Senate. Project File (1996) consisting of handwritten notes, news clippings, correspondence, and memoranda concerning road construction, housing development, environmental management, highway relocation, oil spill management, and Quonset Point port development.
Voting Records cover the 97th to 100th Congresses (1981-1988). The records consist of lists of bills with descriptions of each bill, the date it was presented in Congress, and the vote Senator Chafee gave on it. The subject of each bill is indicated at the top of the page. Records include three legal pads containing transcribed voting records of state representative Linda Kushner who ran against Chafee in the 1994 senatorial campaign. The records also include news articles and campaign files on Chafee’s 1982 senatorial campaign opponent, Julius Michaelson.
Womens Issues (1992-1998) regarding legislation and projects addressing work-related difficulties encountered by women. Subjects also include proposals for the establishment of National Centers of Excellence in Women’s Health, as well as the passage of the Women’s Health Research and Prevention Amendments (1998) focusing on the treatment of breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer. Other subjects include the Violence Against Women Prevention Program and the “Violence Against Women in Rhode Island: A Needs Assessment” conference.
The series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 18. Congratulatory Letters
The series consists of letters of congratulations from Senator Chafee’s office to constituents and organizations who have either requested a letter of congratulation, or have announced the celebration of an anniversary or accomplishment. The response letters are attached to the requests.
Subjects include requests from religious groups celebrating the anniversary of their establishment or the retirement of a clergy member. There are also letters from military groups, medical associations, schools, news stations, artist groups, and government agencies. Many of the responses to these letters congratulate individuals who are retiring or have attained a specific number of years of service with a particular government organization, agency, or department.
This folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 19. Speeches
The series consists of addresses and speeches Senator delivered at local, state, and national events. The records include press releases, speech drafts and notes. Folder 1 contains records from Chafee’s tenure as Governor of Rhode Island, and later as Secretary of the Navy.
The series also includes memoranda from staff members to Senator Chafee informing him of scheduled speech dates and the topics he is to speak on. The records also include congressional senate statements regarding international issues and free trade negotiations with Canada.
Subjects include gun control, global warming, veteran’s benefits, veteran’s memorial ceremonies, and Rhode Island ecological issues. The records also include speeches to the National Organization of Woman, Foster Parents Plan International Annual Conference, as well as a speech given at Providence Mayor Vincent Cianci’s 1978 mayoral inauguration and Vice President Al Gore’s introduction to the “Save the Bay” Annual Conference on March 5, 1995.
This folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 20. Grants and Funding
The series contains requests to Senator Chafee’s office for federal and state assistance. The records include requests from business, social, environmental, artistic, cultural, municipal, and educational groups that depend on grants and funding for maintaining core operational activities and for initiating specialized programs and projects. The records also include correspondence, grant applications, grant proposals, request forms, hand-written notes, reports, pamphlets, photographs, and news clippings.
The series also contains responses from Senator Chafee’s office notifying the requestor of the course of action the administration has decided on pursuing. The responses can include contact information for additional federal or state financial aid agencies that may be of assistance to the requestor. These responses may be accompanied by recommendations to be sent to the corresponding agency.
Subjects include requests for funding and grants for businesses, healthcare, drug abuse programs, welfare assistance, environmental research and cleanup, community development, housing, military funding, agriculture, and the arts.
Of interest, are files on Heritage Harbor Museum, University of Rhode Island Convocation Center, and “The Rhode Island Day” movie.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 21. Federal Election Committee
The series contains receipt and disbursement reports indicating expenditures, assets, and contributions as reported to the Federal Election Committee (FEC) by the Chafee Election Committee under the direction of the Treasurer John S. Rena, Jr. The records include itemized receipt reports which list the name, address, employer, and occupation of campaign contributors along with the amount they contributed and the date of receipt.
Included with the reports are handwritten tally sheets of itemized financial records as well as correspondence from the FEC to the Chafee Election Committee regarding amended reports and changes in guidelines and regulations. The records cover the years 1977 through 1982, and from 1990 through 1998.
Some records in the series are restricted to access and are available for research only by permission of the archivist.
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 22. Newsclippings
The series contains photocopied news articles filed chronologically from 1985 to 1999. The records cover the years 1985 to 1999. Included in each folder is a list of titles of the articles in that folder.
Subjects include gun control, Rhode Island credit union crisis, environmental management, education, tax legislation, and campaign finance. The records are housed in heavyweight gusseted folders and stored in records storage boxes (one cubic foot).
The folders are arranged chronologically.
Series 23. Senate Bills
The series contains correspondence, facsimile transmissions, message slips, petitions, responses from the Senator’s office, and copies of congressional amendments to senate bills. The records consist of constituent correspondence regarding senate bill proposals initiated during the years 1993 to 1994.
The message slips are pink 4.5″ X 11″ forms that allow constituents to explain to the Senator their position on particular senate bills. Subjects include budget appropriations, cigarette tax, health care reform, telecommunications, campaign reform, Whitewater case, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The records also include responses from Senator Chafee’s office that explain his position on the issue as well as provide a brief synopsis of the historical and current legislative status of the bill.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 24. Memorabilia
The series consists of realia, awards, and campaign paraphernalia. Records consist of citations, certificates, trophies, paintings, bumper stickers, and buttons.
The records include honorary degrees to Senator Chafee from Johnson and Whales College and Roger Williams College, as well as a Service of Thanksgiving from the Chafee Memorial Service at Grace Church in Providence October 30, 1999. The records also include letters of recognition for achievements in areas of environmental legislation and urban development.
This series also contains material from Chafee’s 1972 and 1988 campaigns. The campaign materials consist of advertisements, bumper stickers, trading cards, political supplements from the Providence Journal Bulletin, and volunteer request forms.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 25. Printed Matter
The series consists of thirteen hardcover books signed by the authors, or editors, for Senator Chafee. Subjects include Rhode Island history, naval history, culture, science, politics, and technology.
The folders are arranged alphabetically by author and publisher.
