Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

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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

Kansas

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:

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Box and Folder Listing

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],
[All]

Series 4: Floor Statements, 1969-1994

Boxes 30-57 contain copies and originals of Senator Dole's statements on the Senate floor as recorded by the Congressional Record. These were maintained solely for reference purposes, and contain little notation or other ephemera about how the statements were drafted.

Arrangement: All files are arranged chronologically.

Extent: 28 boxes

Box 30: September 5-September 29, 1969-1970: (22 Folders)
Box 31: October-October 18, 1970-1972: (47 Folders)
Box 32: January 15-June 15, 1975-1976: (283 Folders)
Box 33: June 16, 1976-1977: Includes 1976 Index and 94th Congress Index. (147 Folders)
Box 34: January 10-October 10, 1977: (268 Folders)
Box 35: October 10-March 20, 1977-1978: (228 Folders)
Box 36: March 21-October 16, 1978: Includes 95th Congress Index. (326 Folders)
Box 37: January 18-October 15, 1979: (339 Folders)
Box 38: October 16-December 20, 1979: (274 Folders)
Box 39: March 6-December 15, 1980: Includes 96th Congress Index. (307 Folders)
Box 40: January 5-December 16, 1981: (209 Folders)
Box 41: January 25-March 11, 1982-1983: Includes 9th Congress Index. (212 Folders)
Box 42: March 11-December 15, 1983: (243 Folders)
Box 43: January 23-December 12, 1984: Includes 98th Congress Index. (193 Folders)
Box 44: January 3-July 17, 1985: (198 Folders)
Box 45: July 18-December 20, 1985: (205 Folders)
Box 46: January 21-July 31, 1986: (241 Folders)
Box 47: August 1-October 18, 1986: Includes 99th Congress Index. (185 Folders)
Box 48: January 6-May 12, 1987: (270 Folders)
Box 49: May 13-October 30, 1987: (277 Folders)
Box 50: November 3-July 14, 1987-1988: (299 Folders)
Box 51: July 25-October 21, 1988: Includes Cosponsorship Statements, Daily Digests, and 100th Congress Index. (229 Folders)
Box 52: January 3-September 6, 1989: (299 Folders)
Box 53: September 7-March 29, 1989-1990: (300 Folders)
Box 54: March 30-June 27, 1990-1991: (290 Folders)
Box 55: August 1-February 7, 1991-1992: (221 Folders)
Box 56: February 18-October 8, 1992: (298 Folders)
Box 57: Multiple Issues, January-September, 1992-1994: (16 Folders)
Box 791: June 28-September 30, 1990: (95 Folders)
Box 792: October 1-27, 1990: (72 Folders)