Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Press Related Materials, 1961-1996 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

By Robert Lay, Catherine Riggs, Jeremy Denham, Jennifer Kirmer, Beth Nettels, Alex Rausch

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Press Related Materials, 1961-1996

ID: 01/006

Primary Creator: Dole, Robert J. (1923-2021)

Extent: 71.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: All series are arranged chronologically then alphabetically within each date range.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Clippings, manuscripts, press releases, correspondence and newsletters (114 boxes) document those functions of the Dole offices related to the media, 1961-1996. Arranged in 10 series - Columns, Journal Articles, Media Activities Plan, Newsletters, Op-Eds, Press Releases, Speeches, Subject Files, TV/Radio Files, and Newspaper Clippings - the records illuminate the communications of Senator Dole with constituents through newsletters (2 boxes), newspaper columns (1 box), and press releases (33 boxes). Records contained in Subject Files (28 boxes) concern subjects of interest to the Senator and his offices from 1964 to 1996, and also cover interactions between Dole's press secretaries and members of the media. The Newspaper Clippings series (36 boxes) includes articles and clippings relating to Bob Dole's extensive time in office, covering the years 1969 through 1996.

Administrative Information

Repository: Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

Access Restrictions: Some materials within the Dole Archive are restricted because of their sensitive nature or because they contain personal or confidential information. These records are protected by federal laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Examples of restricted records are personnel files, medical records, financial records, and any materials containing personal information such as addresses and social security numbers. Restricted materials are identified at the box and/or folder level within the finding aid. Questions about these materials may be directed to the Senior Archivist of the Dole Archives.

Use Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different kinds of materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archive are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. Senator Dole has not donated his copyright interest in his papers and other historical materials to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. Permission to publish must be obtained from him or his designee. There are other materials in the library carrying a copyright interest that must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted materials.

Processing Information:

View a full series list of this collection here (PDF will open in a new window): dole_archives_senate_papers_press.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Columns, 1976-1986],
[Series 2: Journal Articles, 1970-1989],
[Series 3: Media Activities Plan, 1977],
[Series 4: Newsletters, 1973-1986],
[Series 5: Op-Eds, 1979-1985],
[Series 6: Press Releases, 1961-1996],
[Series 7: Speeches, 1973-1994],
[Series 8: Subject Files, 1961-1996],
[Series 9: TV/Radio files, 1970-1988],
[Series 10: Newspaper Clippings, 1969-1996],
[All]

Series 1: Columns, 1976-1986

Newspaper columns written by Senator Dole as part of the "Talking With Kansans" series.

Subject/Index Terms:: Article--Newspaper

Box 1: 1983-1986

Folder 1: "First Monday", 1976
Folder 2: "Kansas Alumni", 1976
Folder 3: "U.S. News and World Report", 1976
Folder 4: "Washburn Alumnus", 1976
Folder 5: Boosting Technology: More Productivity, Less Red Tape, 1983
Folder 6: Miscellaneous [1 of 2], 1983-1984
Folder 7: Miscellaneous [2 of 2], 1983-1984
Folder 8: Getting Disabled Americans into the Marketplace, [1984]
Folder 9: Graduation Message, 1984
Folder 10: Job Center Decision Draws Near, [1984]
Folder 11: National Commission on Agriculture Trade and Export Policy, 1984
Folder 12: National Commission on Trade and Export Policy, 1984
Folder 13: New Wheat Program Signed into Law by President, 1984
Folder 14: Talking with Kansans, November 1984 - January 1986
Folder 15: Talking with Kansans, 1989
Folder 16: Voting Rights for the Handicapped and Elderly, [1984]
Folder 17: Getting Tough with Drunk Driving, [1984]
Folder 18: African Famine Relief, 1985
Folder 19: Charles Curtis and Harry Darby: Historic Kansans, 1985
Folder 20: Child Safety Days, 1985
Folder 21: Cutting Government Spending, 1985
Folder 22: Difference of Opinion Evident from State Fair Survey Results, 1985
Folder 23: Fair Trade Practices: U.S. and Japan, 1985
Folder 24: Historic Budget Passes Senate, 1985
Folder 25: Keeping Crime Victims Aware of their Rights, 1985
Folder 26: The MX Missile: Essential Component of our Nuclear Triad, March, 1985
Folder 27: National Adoption Week Focuses on Special Need, 1985
Folder 28: New Farm Bill a Must, 1985
Folder 29: One Tool for Balancing the Budget: Give President Reagan a Line Item Veto, 1985
Folder 30: Reagan is Right in Calling for No New Taxes, 1985
Folder 31: Salute to the Spirit of Volunteers, 1985
Folder 32: Senate Makes Downpayment on Deficit: $71 Billion Tax Reform Package Wins Approval, [1985]
Folder 33: Senate Repeals Internal Revenue Service Vehicle Record-Keeping Requirements, 1985
Folder 34: Tax Relief: Indexing in '85 to Stop "Backdoor" Tax Increase, [1985]
Folder 35: Two Families in Search of Freedom, [1985]
Folder 36: Winning the War against World Hunger, November, 1985
Folder 37: Kansas Farmer Joins the Federal Reserve Board, 1986