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By Robert Lay, Catherine Riggs, Hannah Ballard, Jeremy Denham, Jennifer Kirmer, Melissa Morris, Alex Rausch, Kristine Schenk, Margaret White
Collection Overview
Title: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996
ID: 01/003
Primary Creator: Dole, Robert J. (1923-2021)
Extent: 346.5 Linear Feet
Arrangement: Because these files were accumulated by several individuals, they demonstrate many different arrangement schemes. When possible, these have been preserved. Sub-series 3, 4, 6, and 9 are arranged chronologically. Sub-series 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 are arranged alphabetically.
Subjects: Kansas
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The lawmaking function of a Senator's office is perhaps the best known and the most thoroughly documented. The Legislative Relations series of the Dole Senate Papers covers this important function. Legislative records include a variety of materials such as Congressional Research Service reports, memoranda and correspondence, personal notes, published material, bill drafts, Senate committee proceedings, press materials, and other information. These various materials were maintained by the Senator's staff of legislative assistants. A full list of legislative assistants and their areas of topical expertise appears in the sub-series description for the Legislative Assistants Files. This series demonstrates the ways in which the Senator's office crafted legislation or responded to bills proposed in either the House or the Senate.
Of significant importance are the Legislative Assistants Files. These contain information about nearly every political and legislative issue that came before the Senate from 1969-1996, and also show evidence of carry-over from Senator Dole's time in the House of Representatives. This sub-series contains information that may not be found elsewhere, and shows the often contradictory opinions of LAs in the same office.
Subject/Index Terms
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:
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[
Series 1: Briefing Books, 1972-1994],
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Series 2: Committee Files, 1973-1994],
[Series 3: Congressional Record Inserts, 1973-1980],
[
Series 4: Floor Statements, 1969-1994],
[
Series 5: Kansas Projects, 1963-1994],
[
Series 6: Legislative Assistants, 1963-1996],
[
Series 7: Specific Bill Files, 1961-1984],
[
Series 8: Subject Files, 1969-1995],
[
Series 9: Voting/Attendance Record, 1969-1992],
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All]
- Series 3: Congressional Record Inserts, 1973-1980
- This short sub-series contains copies and originals of honors and commemorations that were added to the Congressional Record at the Senator's request. Only the period 1973-1980 is covered, likely because these files were maintained by the staffer responsible as his or her files, rather than as a separate unit.
- Arrangement: Inserts are arranged chronologically by Congress
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Extent: 2 boxes
- Box 28
- Folder 6: 93rd Congress, 1st Session - Resolution of Appreciation, January 3, 1973
- Folder 7: 94th Congress, 1st Session, January 15-December 12, 1975
- Box 29
- Folder 1: 94th Congress, 2nd Session, December 12-September 1, 1975-1976
- Folder 2: 96th Congress, 1st Session, January 15-March 27, 1979
- Folder 3: 96th Congress, 1st Session, March 28-April 10, 1979
- Folder 4: 96th Congress Reprints, 1st Session, January 18-September 10, 1979
- Folder 5: 96th Congress, 1st Session, May 8-October 30, 1979
- Folder 6: 96th Congress, 2nd Session, March 6-November 21, 1980
- Folder 7: 97th, 1st Session, January 21-May 21, 1981
Browse by Series:
[
Series 1: Briefing Books, 1972-1994],
[
Series 2: Committee Files, 1973-1994],
[Series 3: Congressional Record Inserts, 1973-1980],
[
Series 4: Floor Statements, 1969-1994],
[
Series 5: Kansas Projects, 1963-1994],
[
Series 6: Legislative Assistants, 1963-1996],
[
Series 7: Specific Bill Files, 1961-1984],
[
Series 8: Subject Files, 1969-1995],
[
Series 9: Voting/Attendance Record, 1969-1992],
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All]
