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Major Subjects of the Collections
- Dole Archives Vertical File, 1945-2005
- Nancy [Dole] Poche Collection of WWII-era Letters, 1938-1963
- Dole Family Papers, 1941-1965
- Gary C. Brooks Collection, 1949-1951
- Mike Murray Collection of 1968 Campaign Photographs, 1968-1968
House
- Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969
Senate
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations, 1969-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Office Administration, 1968-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Press Related Materials
- Digitized Press Releases, 1961-1996
Republican Leadership
- Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996
- Robert J. Dole Republican National Committee Chairman Papers, 1969-1973
- Richard D. and Janet Lee Rees Collection of 1976 Republican National Convention Material, 1976-1981
Campaigns
- Robert J. Dole Campaign Media Collection, 1976-1997
- Nancye Ballard Collection of 1974 Campaign Material
- Robert J. Dole Presidential Campaign Papers, 1988-1996
- Mike Murray Collection of 1968 Campaign Photographs, 1968-1968
Dole Foundation
- Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, 1983-1998
Speeches
- Robert J. Dole Speeches Collection, 1958-1996
Staffers
- Alec Vachon Papers, 1969-2006
- Walt Riker Papers, 1943-2003
Correspondence with Notable Public Figures
- VIP Letters, 1960-2008
- Dole Institute Oral History Project, 2002-2009
- Dole Institute of Politics Autographed Photographs, 2005 - present
- Elizabeth Hanford Dole U.S. Secretary of Transportation Papers, 1983-1987
- Elizabeth Hanford Dole U.S. Secretary of Labor Papers, 1989-1990
Additional materials from Elizabeth Dole's life in public service are not yet available online.
Types of Items in the Collection
- Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations, 1969-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Office Administration, 1968-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996
- Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Press Related Materials
- Digitized Press Releases, 1961-1996
- Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996
The object collection consists of items collected by Senator Dole throughout his lifetime. Many of the objects are gifts from Heads of State and constituents, souvenirs from his time in Congress, and political memorabilia from all of his campaigns.
- Date Range: 900 B.C.E to present with majority of items ranging from 1960 to 1996
- Materials: Awards, Certificates, Ceramics, Desk Objects, Figurines, Keys to the City, Paintings, Plaques, Political Ephemera, Posters, Medals, Medallions, Textiles, Stamps, and other items given to Senator Bob Dole throughout his life and time in office
- Restrictions and Use: Some items may not be available due to their fragile condition or a contractual agreement with the donor.
The object collections are not available to search online. To learn more about the objects or to arrange an appointment contact dolearchives@ku.edu.
- Digitized Press Releases, 1961-1996
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- Dole Institute Oral History Project, 2002-2009
- Dole Audio Cassette Collection, 1966-1997
- Dole Audio Reels Collection, 1960-1979
- Dole Photograph Collection, 1900-2009
- Mike Murray Collection of 1968 Campaign Photographs, 1968-1968
- Robert J. Dole Press Clippings, 1939-1995
- Dole Scrapbook Collection, 1955-2009