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Dole Family Papers

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Letters written by Bob Dole

Letters written to Bob Dole

Letters written between other family and friends


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Dole Family Papers, 1941-1965 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Dole Family Papers, 1941-1965Add to your cart.

Predominant Dates:1943-1945

ID: 01/026

Extent: 8.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: At this time, the collection is unprocessed, with the exception of the WWII-era letters. These are arranged into series of letters written by Bob Dole and letters written by others. Within these series, letters are arranged chronologically.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Dole Family Papers is a collection of letters, papers, photographs and memorabilia, the bulk of which are related to his schooling (both pre- and-post war), military records, pre-Congressional and early House of Representatives career, and campaign materials from the 1960s.

Included are a set of 336 letters from the 1940s that were both written to and authored by Bob Dole. These letters offer a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers in the United States Army during World War II – Bob served as a second lieutenant and was later promoted to captain. In addition, they cover Bob's student life at the University of Kansas prior to the war and his extended recovery process after he was wounded.

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Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Letters written by Bob Dole],
[Series 2: Letters written to Bob Dole],
[Series 3: Letters written between other family and friends],
[All]

Series 3: Letters written between other family and friendsAdd to your cart.
Box 5Add to your cart.
Item 1: Letter from Doran Dole to Ethel Dole and Sisters, 11/13/1918Add to your cart.
Subjects include: military, Texas, colds, letter writing
PDF Available: c026_005_000_201.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 2: Letter from Robin Dole to Doran and Bina Dole, 8/14/1968Add to your cart.
Subjects include: thanks, general
PDF Available: c026_005_000_202.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 5: Letter from Larry Nelson to Norma Jean Dole, UndatedAdd to your cart.
Subjects include: new place, flight training, Kenny football
PDF Available: c026_005_000_205.pdf (2 pp.)
Item 17: Letter from Kenny Dole to Doran and Bina Dole, UndatedAdd to your cart.
Subjects include: Bracelet, Congress bill limiting service
PDF Available: c026_005_000_217.pdf (3 pp.)
Item 19: Letter from Kenny Dole to Doran and Bina Dole, 3/17/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Manila, sick of coconut trees
PDF Available: c026_005_000_219.pdf (2 pp.)
Item 21: Letter from Kenny Dole to Doran, Bina, and Norma Jean Dole, 6/15/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Still in New Guinea but passed through Coral sea
PDF Available: c026_005_000_221.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 24: Letter from Kenny Dole to Bob and Bina Dole, 8/15/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include war over and coming home
PDF Available: c026_005_000_224.pdf (4 pp.)
Item 26: Letter from Kenny Dole to Bob and Bina Dole, 9/6/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: war over, point system, souvenirs
PDF Available: c026_005_000_226.pdf (5 pp.)
Item 27: Letter from Kenny Dole to Bob and Bina Dole, 9/13/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Mail situation
PDF Available: c026_005_000_227.pdf (5 pp.)
Box 6Add to your cart.
Item 5: Letter from Doran Dole to one of the kids, 1945?Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Bob likely to go to Winters General, Norma Jean's job
PDF Available: c026_006_000_235.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 10: Letter from Floyd Dole to Dole Family, 2/14/1944Add to your cart.
Subjects include: General news about friends and family
PDF Available: c026_006_000_240.pdf (5 pp.)
Box 10Add to your cart.
Item 26: Letter from Jack and Della Ruff to Bina Dole, 1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: General
PDF Available: c026_010_000_357.pdf (6 pp.)
Box 11Add to your cart.
Item 9: Letter from Doran Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: quotes Bob Dole's letter from hospital, Gladys's new baby boy
PDF Available: c026_011_000_368.pdf (3 pp.)
Item 10: Letter from Doran Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 12/3/1943Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Kenny's visit, getting ready for Christmas
PDF Available: c026_011_000_369.pdf (2 pp.)
Item 11: Letter from the Federal Government to Norma Jean Dole, 4/28/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Bob Dole's injury notification
PDF Available: c026_011_000_370.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 12: Telegram from Doran Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 5/28/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Bob Dole's hospital arrival, western union
PDF Available: c026_011_000_371.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 13: Telegram from Doran Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 7/11/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Bob Dole's surgery, western union
PDF Available: c026_011_000_372.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 14: Telegram from Doran Dole to Norma Jean, 7/11/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Bob Dole doing well after surgery
PDF Available: c026_011_000_373.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 15: Letter from Kenny Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 5/10/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: war in Pacific, concern for Bob and family
PDF Available: c026_011_000_374.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 16: Letter from Kenny Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 3/29/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: owes Norma Jean a letter, wants news from home
PDF Available: c026_011_000_375.pdf (3 pp.)
Item 17: Letter from Kenny Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 9/11/1944Add to your cart.
Subjects include: secret (sister-brother) information letter
PDF Available: c026_011_000_376.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 18: Letter from Chuck, Frank, and Kenny to Norma Jean Dole, 8/14/1944Add to your cart.
Subjects include: New Guinea and work
PDF Available: c026_011_000_377.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 19: Letter from Kenny Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 7/14/1944Add to your cart.
Subjects include: School Advice, long stretch ahead on Pacific front
PDF Available: c026_011_000_378.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 20: Letter from Doran Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 5/13/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Flowers sent to Bob , Russell friends concern and help
PDF Available: c026_011_000_379.pdf (4 pp.)
Item 21: Letter from Doran Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 5/8/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Family news, sorry for Bob
PDF Available: c026_011_000_380.pdf (4 pp.)
Item 22: Letter from Bina Dole to Norma Jean Dole, 4/24/1945Add to your cart.
Subjects include: Worried about Bob, Dad tired
PDF Available: c026_011_000_381.pdf (3 pp.)
Item 23: Letter from Grace McCandless' mother to Grace McCandless, 1943?Add to your cart.
Subjects include: General, Engagement to Dole
PDF Available: c026_011_000_382.pdf (1 pp.)
Item 24: Letter from Phyllis Holden's Father to Phyllis Holden Dole, 6/24/1948Add to your cart.
Subjects include: General
PDF Available: c026_011_000_383.pdf (1 pp.)

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Letters written by Bob Dole],
[Series 2: Letters written to Bob Dole],
[Series 3: Letters written between other family and friends],
[All]


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