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Senator Elizabeth Dole stands on the steps in front of a large building speaking into many microphones. Behind her stand about 20 people, some holding signs.

Senator Elizabeth Dole

Summary

Senator Elizabeth Dole has one of the most storied careers in American politics and public service. She served in five presidential administrations, including service in the Cabinet of President Ronald Reagan as Secretary of Transportation, the first woman in that position, and in the Cabinet of President George H.W. Bush as Secretary of Labor. She was president of the American Red Cross from 1991-1999 and in 2012 founded the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, a philanthropic organization benefitting military caregivers. Dole’s activities cover U.S. public service in the latter part of the 20th century through the first decade of the new millennium.

Presently, the Archives are a key resource for her tenure as Secretary of Transportation, with more career documents and artifacts to be made available in the years to come.

Date Range

  • 1973-2003

Online Materials

  • Photographs, Object, Booklets, Press Release, Articles, Programs, Speech outline; materials that detail Elizabeth Dole's varied career in public service.

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Archival Materials

 

Elizabeth Dole speaking at Mothers Against Drunk Driving Rally, East Capitol Steps

Elizabeth Dole speaking into a group of microphones on the capitol steps. People are standing behind her, some with signs

File Name: ph_003_014_004

Material Type: Photograph

Date: 1984-06-13

Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1900-2011, Box 3, Folder 14, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Elizabeth Dole Speaking at Podium as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation

Elizabeth Dole stands behind an outdoor podium, speaking. Behind her are a row of men in suits, seated before several flags. One of them is the US Department of Transportation Flag.

File Name: e-dot_032_005_003

Material Type: Photograph

Date: c. 1984

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole U.S. Secretary of Transportation Papers, 1983-1987, Box 32, Folder 5, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Elizabeth Dole visits Damaged Homes from Hurricane Andrew, as President of the American Red Cross

Elizabeth Dole stands, hands on hips, looking at broken boards and rubble in front of a severely damaged house.

File Name: pre-arc_004_028_008_024

Material Type: Photograph

Date: 1992-08

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Elizabeth Dole for President (2000) Campaign Bumper Sticker

red bumper sticker with white writing that reads Elizabeth Dole 2000. Elizabeth is underlined. In fine print below reads' Paid for by Draft Elizabeth Dole 2000, Ronald L. Smith, Treasurer

File Name: pre-camp_004_053_002_002

Material Type: Object

Date: c. 1999

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Elizabeth Dole Being Sworn in as Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission from her Hospital Bed

Elizabeth Dole is sitting up in a bed with her right hand raised. Around her stand 4 men, one of them also has his right hand raised. Above the bed is a trapeze bar. Her leg is in a sling.

File Name: ph_004_004_001

Material Type: Photograph

Date: 1973-12-04

Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1900-2011, Box 4, Folder 4, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


‘The Secretary of Transportation’s Initiatives to Improve Opportunities for Women’ Booklet

Cover page of The Secretary of Transportation's Initiatives to Improve Opportunities for Women. There is an image of an arrow pointing diagonally up. Within the arrow are photographs of working women. The bottom left of the page reads 'US Department of Transportation' with their symbol.

File Name: e-dot_006_001_001

Material Type: Text

Date: c.1984

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole U.S. Secretary of Transportation Papers, 1983-1987, Box 6, Folder 1, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


‘Myths & Facts About Child Car Safety’ Booklet

stylized text. cover of booklet reads 'Myths and Facts about child car safety'

File Name: e-dot_006_001_004

Material Type: Text

Date: c. 1984

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole U.S. Secretary of Transportation Papers, 1983-1987, Box 6, Folder 1, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Selections from the 1986 Coast Guard Academy’s Yearbook, ‘Tide Rips’

Cover of coast guard academy's yearbook 'Tide Rips' 1986. In smaller letters along the bottom reads Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole.

File Name: e-dot_157_001_001

Material Type: Text

Date: 1986

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole U.S. Secretary of Transportation Papers, 1983-1987, Box 157, Folder 1, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Press Release from the Office of Consumer Affairs on the Nomination of Elizabeth Dole to serve as Federal Trade Commissioner

Press Release from the Office of Consumer Affairs on the Nomination of Elizabeth Dole to serve as Federal Trade Commissioner

File Name: pre-ftc_001_007_008_002

Material Type: Text

Date: 1973-08-16

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


‘Credit rules that give women a fair shake’ article from Kiplinger Magazine about the 1975 Equal Credit Opportunity Act

‘Credit rules that give women a fair shake’ article from Kiplinger Magazine about the 1975 Equal Credit Opportunity Act

File Name: pre-ftc_004_024_004_part2

Material Type: Text

Date: 1997-05

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


‘The Doles’ article from the Associated Press regarding the Federal Consumer Protection Agency

‘The Doles’ article from the Associated Press regarding the Federal Consumer Protection Agency

File Name: pre-ftc_004_125_008_part1

Material Type: Text

Date: c. 1977

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Program from Secretary Elizabeth Dole’s Swearing-In Ceremony as Secretary of Labor

Cover page of the. program from Secretary Elizabeth Dole’s Swearing-In Ceremony as Secretary of Labor

File Name: pre-labor_004_101_003

Material Type: Text

Date: 1989-01-30

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Outline for Senator Elizabeth Dole’s Maiden Speech on the Senate Floor

Outline for Maiden speech of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole June 5, 2003

File Name: pre-senate_004_124_004_001

Material Type: Text

Date: 2003-06-05

Citation: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Papers, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas