Welcome to the Dole Archives collections

The Dole Archives is one of the nation’s largest collections of papers and artifacts for a nonpresidential politician, containing the complete records of Bob and Elizabeth Dole’s political and post-political careers. These records document their roles in government, politics, and domestic and international affairs of the latter half of the 20th century. The Archives also includes photo collections consisting of over 25,000 images, audiovisual materials, and an extensive collection of oral histories, as well as art, artifacts and textiles.