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Welcome to the Dole Archives

The Congressional Archive of
Senator Robert J. Dole & Senator Elizabeth H. Dole

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Dole Collections Online showcases collection items with detailed information, text-only versions, and makes the archives more accessible for everyone.

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    CURRENT EXHIBIT

    DOLE & DR. K:
    A STORY OF LOSS AND RECOVERY TURNED ADVOCACY FOR ARMENIA

    April 2025 - January 2026

    Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Rm

    About the Exhibit

    What is a Congressional Archive?

    A congressional archive houses political papers and records from a congressional member's time in office. The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives & Special Collections is one of the largest congressional archives outside of the presidential library system. We also house career papers, photographs and materials from other points in Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole's lives in addition to their time in Congress.

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    Dole Archives Education Program

    Lessons, workshops, and instructional materials created for the Dole Archives Education Program, which use sources from the Research Topic guides

    Explore Educational Resources
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    Research Collections  

    Search the full inventory of the Dole Archives, plan your visit to browse materials in-person, or learn more about research grants

    Learn More about Research

    Our Archives Contain

    + 1,500
    Linear Feet of Manuscript Material
    +25,000
    Photographs
    2,900
    Years-worth of objects

    Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall

    Everyone has a story to tell. Share yours today. The Dole Institute proudly continues Senator Bob Dole’s commitment to honoring Kansas veterans past and present with the Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall. Guests can explore our permanent installation and expanded online database of thousands of veterans who served our country in World War II and conflicts since. Submit a veteran profile today and explore the Dole Institute’s full database.

    Submit a Veteran

    A collage of World War II Veterans from the Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall.
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    Senator Bob Dole

    About Senator Bob Dole
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    Senator Elizabeth Hanford Dole

    About Senator Elizabeth Dole