Welcome to the Dole Archives

The Dole Archives is one of the largest Congressional archives in the United States, with materials on a wide range of topics important to 20th century American social and political history. Explore manuscripts, photographs, film, objects and other unique materials from Senator Bob Dole’s life as well as his family, former staff, and associates.

We look forward to aiding you in your research using the Dole Archives' collections.

Bob Dole talking to students, 1985

Dole receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom with Clinton & Gore

Senator Bob Dole receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom Award, 1997

Congressman Dole with two Washington Senators baseball players, 1963

Bob Dole with Max Falkenstien and a Jayhawk, 1984

Dole on Meet the Press

Bob Dole and fellow Army trainees on top of the Empire State Building, 1943

Bob and Elizabeth Dole, 1979

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Explore our online collections database where you can access the full inventory of the Dole Archives, as well as a digital library of over 1,800 photos and documents.

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Legacies of '76 includes online resources and interactive features with historical material documenting Bob Dole's 1976 Vice Presidential campaign.

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A student researcher reads through archival materials

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Welcome to the Dole Archives