Box 83

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ca. 1.5 min. Brief video cuts of congressional freshman Tom Carper: two shots in his congressional office with staff, two brief interviews (poor audio), footage with first wife Diane, footage campaigning, and a still image of Carper in navy gear.

Scope and Contents ca. 60 min. First in a series of state profiles hosted by Hal Holbrook. Characterizes the industrial nature of New Castle County and contrasting rural traditions of Kent and Sussex counties. Special emphasis is placed on the intimacy of Delaware politics, with commentary from Gov. Pete du Pont. Includes images of Tom Carper on Return Day in Georgetown, riding in the carriage with defeated incumbent Thomas B. Evans, Jr. Box includes a Christmas gift card: "Helen, my best wishes to you and...

Scope and Contents ca. 25 min. Produced by Paul Norton; directed by Bob Weinstein. Host Paul Norton interviews Congressman Tom Carper. Just prior to "Super Tuesday" in the national presidential primaries, topics include "the Gary Hart phenomenon" and other elections, such as the gubernatorial race in Delaware and Carper's incumbent race against Elise du Pont. Other topics include school prayer, abortion, the Equal Rights Amendment, environmental issues such as banning ocean dumping of sewage sludge, and the...

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ca. 15 min. Tom Carper, in flight gear, on duty with the Reserve hosting tours of a P-3 aircraft. Carper explains use of the planes to search for submarines and to provide strike support; many of the civilian visitors are Boy Scouts and their parents.

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5 min. Bob Gunther interviews Representative Tom Carper, Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization (Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Committee). Nearly one year after the Gulf War, Carper discusses the need for a national energy policy, believes it should be a combination of developing alternative energy sources and conservation programs. Also discusses the savings and loan crisis and the need for banking reform.

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Two audiocasette tapes, approximately 90 minutes.

Tape 1, side 1: 0:30:28 Tape 1, side 2: 0:30:26 Tape 2, side 1: "Side 3," 0:28:25

Topics include healthcare, employment, education, Central America and communism, among other topics. Speakers not identified.

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Two audiocassette tapes, approximately 90 minutes.

Tape 1, side 1: 0:30:32 Tape 1, side 2: 0:30:32 Tape 2, side 1: "Side 3," 0:30:30

Topics include health care, taxes, federal budget, Latin America and communism and immigration, among others.

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 85 minutes.

Side 1: 0:40:15 Side 2: 0:45:42

A "Meet the Candidates" event, featuring Tom Carper and Elise Du Pont. Statements from the candidates and questions from the audience.

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 30 minutes. Tape originally labeled "Radio, 9/11/84" on side one.

Side 1: 0:30:51. Interview with Tom Carper.

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 2 minutes.

1. Spot #4 "Jeff" :60 2. Spot #5 "Ed" :60

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 23 minutes.

Side one: 0:30:54.

Poor quality audio; audio cuts out completely after 0:00:49.

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 3 minutes.

Statement from Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN 04) about health care and Social Security disability.

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One audiocassette tape.

Side one: 0:29:25. A recording of Soundprint, hosted by Larry Massett, on plastic. No date.

Side two: 0:01:02. Audio recording of Tom Carper discussing military base closures.

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 50 minutes.

Side 1: 0:29:53 Side 2: 0:23:46

Audio fragments of statements, speeches and advertisements [?] featuring Tom Carper discussing a number of policy issues, including the Farm Bill, oil, hazardous waste, Superfund sites, HUD, Central America, apartheid, jobs, the federal budget and taxes, among others.

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One audio reel (176 Audio Recording tape reel), approximately 3 minutes.

Statement from Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN 04) about health care and Social Security disability.

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One audiocassete tape, approximately 30 minutes.

Side 1: 0:30:32

Unidentified event

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One audiocassette tape, approximately 5 minutes.

Side 1: 0:04:59

Conversation between Tom Carper, Ed Freel, advisor to Congressman Carper, and others (Neil, no last name) discussing the language of three campaign advertisements.