Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, 1983-1998 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

By Margaret White, Nikki Potter, Sarah Gard

Collection Overview

Title: Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, 1983-1998

ID: 01/008

Primary Creator: Dole Foundation for Employment of People with Disabilities (1983-1998)

Extent: 85.15 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Many of these records were collected by various individuals; therefore, the arrangement reflects much of its original order. The collection is divided into 9 series with sub-series in 1 and 3-9. Unless otherwise noted, the series are arranged chronologically then alphabetically within the sub-series.

Subjects: Disabilities, Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021, Dole Foundation, Grants, Handicap, Hearne, Paul

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

These records depict the activities of the Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities from 1984-1998. They includes correspondence, administrative records, grant files, meeting minutes, tax records, audits, staff profiles, newspaper clippings, photos, objects, fundraising material, and personal papers from Senator Robert J. Dole regarding the foundation. This collection reflects the daily operations of the Dole Foundation implementing its mission of awarding grants designed to enable people with disabilities to participate in the workforce.

Biographical Note

The Dole Foundation for Employment of People with Disabilities was a non-profit organization established August 17, 1984 by Kansas Senator Robert J. Dole. This foundation offered companies and individuals with disabilities grants to help the disabled to become active, contributing members of society. Most of the grants funded programs that provided job training, placement, and employment. The Dole Foundation, located in Washington D.C., began awarding grants in 1985 to promote employment opportunities for the disabled through an extensive selection process. In 1998, the foundation ceased operations due to the lack of contributions and the sudden death of its president, Paul Hearne. The remainder of the Foundation funds after its closure were used to fulfill previous grant obligations and to help support two other organizations—American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability Funders Network (DFN). The Foundation was comprised of three major units: 1) The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) —reviewed and scored grant proposals before passing their recommendations to the Board of Trustees for final approval 2) The Board of Trustees—made the final approval on grant proposals and major decisions regarding foundation operations 3) Foundation Employees-handled the daily operations of the foundation and screened the proposals before recommending them to TAC. Key Personnel: Senator Robert Dole, Chairman Carl H. Rush, President 1984-1986 Jackie A. Strange, President 1987-1989 Paul G. Hearne, President 1989-1998 Jeanne Argoff, Ph.D, Associate Director, Director of Communications and Education Program, Grant Manager 1986-1996, Vice President 1996-1998 Debra Cook, Program Assistant Randy Davis, Program Director Linda Tolson, Secretary Lawrence J. Biddle, Vice President 1988 Mitchell Rose, Development and Public Relations Manager 1989 Cecelia Hildebrand, Program Associate Sandra Crawley Thomas Pyle, Campaign Director

Subject/Index Terms

Disabilities
Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021
Dole Foundation
Grants
Handicap
Hearne, Paul

Administrative Information

Repository: Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

Access Restrictions: The collection is open for research use.

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.

Technical Access Note: Some items in the collection require various technologies for use such as a VCR, 3½-inch, 8-inch, or 5¼-inch floppy disk drive, or a mini-cassette player

Separated Materials: Oversize materials have been removed to Oversize Flats. Duplicate copies or nonessential material have been destroyed. Destruction forms accompany the collection.

Related Materials: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations 1969-1996, Series 1: Administrative Assistants, Box 27, Folders 1-8.

Processing Information:

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

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Administrative Records, 1984-1998],
[Series 2: Board of Directors Records, 1984-1998],
[Series 3: Event Papers, 1984-1997],
[Series 4: Financial Records, 1984-1998],
[Series 5: Grants, 1985-1998],
[Series 6: Staff Papers, 1983-1998],
[Series 7: Public Relations, 1983-1998],
[Series 8: Robert J. Dole Papers, 1983-1984, 1992-1997],
[Series 10: Books],
[Series 11: Photographs],
[Series 12: Slides],
[Series 13: Objects],
[Series 14: Audio Visual Material],
[Series 15: Digital Media],
[All]

Series 3: Event Papers, 1984-1997

This series contains invitations, memos, menus, invitation lists, thank you letters, sample invitations, and photos from the various events that the Dole Foundation hosted. Most of these events were used to raise funds for the Foundation or acknowledge its contributors.

Sub-Series 1: Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary

Box 42

Folder 1: American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), 1995
Folder 2: American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, July 25, 1995
Folder 3: American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) - Kick-Off Event, July 25, 1995
Folder 4: American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) - Miscellaneous Meetings, 1994-1996
Folder 5: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration, July 25, 1995: Associated files: found_042_005_all.pdf (Entire folder)
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1995
Folder 7: General Correspondence, 1995
Folder 8: Inauguration of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), July 25, 1995
Folder 9: Invitations - Print and Braille, 1995
Folder 10: Miscellaneous Filings, 1995
Folder 11: Old Ebbitt Grill - Contract, 1995
Folder 12: Post-Event Correspondence, 1995
Folder 13: Regrets [1 of 2], 1995
Folder 14: Regrets [2 of 2], 1995
Folder 15: Remarks, July 25, 1995

Box 43

Folder 1: R.S.V.P.s [1 of 2], 1995
Folder 2: R.S.V.P.s [2 of 2], 1995
Folder 3: R.S.V.P.s for July 25 Event, 1995

Sub-Series 2: New York City Benefit Concert

Box 44

Folder 1: Benefit Concert Programs, Stage Bills, 1993
Folder 2: Concert Non-Contributors, 1993
Folder 3: Concert Tickets, 1993
Folder 4: New York City (NYC) Concert - Program, March 8, 1993
Folder 5: Solicitation Letters, 1993

Sub-Series 3: Tribute (Gala)

The foundation's annual event, the Tribute or also known as the Gala, acknowledged the Foundation's contributors.

Box 45

Folder 1: 1986 Gala Photos, 1986
Folder 2: 1986 Gala/Tribute - D.C. Fundraiser, June 16, 1986
Folder 3: 1986 Gala/Tribute - Gala Reception, 1986
Folder 4: 1986 Gala/Tribute - Special Guests, 1986
Folder 5: 1986 Gala/Tribute - Steering Committee, 1986
Folder 6: 1987 Gala Reception, June 16, 1987
Folder 7: 1994 Gala File, 1994
Folder 8: 1994 Gala File - Tari Hartman, 1993-1994
Folder 9: '87 Gala - Financial Summaries, 1987
Folder 10: '87 Gala - Media Coverage, 1987
Folder 11: '87 Gala - Miscellaneous, 1987
Folder 12: '87 Gala Steering Committee Interviews/Surveys, 1987

Box 46

Folder 1: '88 Tribute - Executive Committee, 1988
Folder 2: '88 Tribute - Fundraising Reports, 1988
Folder 3: '88 Tribute - Gala/Tribute Proofs, 1988
Folder 4: '88 Tribute - General, 1988
Folder 5: '88 Tribute - Organizational Meeting, September 27, 1988
Folder 6: '88 Tribute - Program, 1988
Folder 7: '88 Tribute - Program [1 of 2], 1988
Folder 8: '88 Tribute - Program [2 of 2], 1988
Folder 9: '88 Tribute - Remarks, 1988
Folder 10: '88 Tribute - Slide Presentation, 1988
Folder 11: '89 Non Givers - Dole Personal Follow-Up to 1988, 1989
Folder 12: '89 Tribute - In-Kind, 1989
Folder 13: '89 Tribute - Museum/Program, 1989-1990
Folder 14: '89 Tribute - Raffle [1 of 2], 1989

Box 47

Folder 1: '89 Tribute - Raffle [2 of 2], 1989
Folder 2: '93 Gala - Tari Hartman, 1993
Folder 3: '93 Gala - Marriott, 1993
Folder 4: '93 Gala - Program, 1993
Folder 5: Annual Leadership Award - AT&T, 1988
Folder 6: Annual Leadership Award - Kreonite, Inc., 1991
Folder 7: Awards, 1993
Folder 8: B&B Caterers, 1989
Folder 9: Biddle, L. Files - Ann McLaughlin, 1987
Folder 10: Biddle, L. Files - Barney Skladany, 1987
Folder 11: Biddle, L. Files - Ginger Pape, 1987
Folder 12: Biddle, L. Files - Isabel Hyde, 1987
Folder 13: Biddle, L. Files - Smitty Davis, 1987
Folder 14: Biddle, L. Files - Steering Committee Members - Lists, 1987
Folder 15: Biddle, L. Files - William Fritts, 1987
Folder 16: Briefing Book for '97 Gala, 1997
Folder 17: Board of Trustees, 1987
Folder 18: Board of Trustees, 1994
Folder 19: Bolger Correspondence, 1987-1988
Folder 20: Braun's Fine Caterers, 1989
Folder 21: Breakfast Meeting, April 21, 1988
Folder 22: Breakfast Meeting, May 26, 1988
Folder 23: Breakfast Meeting, September 27, 1988
Folder 24: Breakfast Meeting, December 14, 1988
Folder 25: Breakfast Meeting, April 5, 1989

Box 48

Folder 1: Briefing Book, 1987
Folder 2: Budget, 1987-1988
Folder 3: Budget, 1989
Folder 4: Caterers, 1992
Folder 5: Contributors, 1988
Folder 6: Contributors List, 1994
Folder 7: Diabetes Action/Dole Party, 1993
Folder 8: Door Prizes - Gala, 1993
Folder 9: Entertainment/Guests, 1987
Folder 10: Entertainment - Sweet Adelines, 1996
Folder 11: Evangelista, Steve, 1990
Folder 12: Event Expenses, 1990
Folder 13: Event Expenses, 1994-1995
Folder 14: Event Expenses, 1995
Folder 15: Event Expenses - UST, 1991
Folder 16: Event Program, 1991
Folder 17: Executive Committee, 1993-1994
Folder 18: Executive Committee Breakfast Meeting, March 24, 1988

Box 49

Folder 1: Executive Committee - Progress Reports, 1989
Folder 2: Executive Committee Teams, 1988-1989
Folder 3: First Executive Committee Meeting Folder (Sample), 1987
Folder 4: Flinn, Nancy File - Gala, 1995
Folder 5: Focused Images, 1993
Folder 6: Focused Images, 1994
Folder 7: Follow-Up Letter, May 25, 1987
Folder 8: Rothstein, Fran File, 1987
Folder 9: Fundraising - FYI, 1988
Folder 10: Fundraising Meeting, October 18, 1988
Folder 11: Funding Partnership - Solicitation Letters - Not Sent, 1994
Folder 12: Gala, June 13, 1990
Folder 13: Gala, July 25, 1991
Folder 14: Gala, July 28, 1992
Folder 15: Gala, October 27, 1993

Box 50

Folder 1: Gala, December 12, 1994
Folder 2: Gala, December 4, 1996
Folder 3: Gala '87, 1987
Folder 4: Gala '87 News Clippings - Pictures for Gala Program, 1987
Folder 5: Gala - Award, June 16, 1986
Folder 6: Gala - Briefing Books, June 16, 1986
Folder 7: Gala Dinner, November 20, 1995
Folder 8: Gala Expenses, 1994-1995
Folder 9: Gala Expenses, 1997
Folder 10: Gala Expenses, 1996
Folder 11: Gala Expenses and In-Kind, 1993-1994
Folder 12: Gala File, 1987
Folder 13: Gala - First Gala - Marriott, June 16, 1986

Box 51

Folder 1: Gala - General, 1987
Folder 2: Gala - General II, 1987
Folder 3: Gala - Invitation List, 1986
Folder 4: Gala - June 16 Event, 1986
Folder 5: Gala - June 16 Reception, 1986
Folder 6: Gala - J.W. Marriott Hotel Contract, 1987
Folder 7: Gala - Media - Michael Waters, June 16, 1986
Folder 8: Gala - Miscellaneous, 1986
Folder 9: Gala - Program, 1986
Folder 10: Gala Program and Raffle Tickets, 1987
Folder 11: Gala - Raffle, June 16, 1986
Folder 12: Gala Reception, December 2, 1997
Folder 13: Gala Reception Briefing Book - Especially Prepared For Benay LaRock, June 16, 1986
Folder 14: Gala Reception Steering Committee, April 27, 1987

Box 52

Folder 1: Gala - Registration Lists and Notes, 1986
Folder 2: Gala - Remarks, June 16, 1986
Folder 3: Gala Steering Committee Meeting - AT&T Office, April 22, 1987
Folder 4: Gala Volunteers, 1987
Folder 5: Gala - Volunteers at Reception, June 16, 1986
Folder 6: Grantees, 1987
Folder 7: Grantees' Letters, 1987
Folder 8: Haralson, Hal - Mental Health, 1987
Folder 9: Hartman, Tari - File, 1991
Folder 10: Hartman, Tari - File, 1992
Folder 11: Hotel Provisions and Arrangements, 1987
Folder 12: IBM Leadership Award, 1987
Folder 13: In-Kind Contributions, 1991
Folder 14: In-Kind Contributions, 1992

Box 53

Folder 1: In-Kind Contributions - Thanks, 1987
Folder 2: In-Kind Donations, 1988
Folder 3: In-Kind (Door Prizes), 1994-1995
Folder 4: Invitations, Tickets, and Programs, 1995
Folder 5: Invited Guests, 1987
Folder 6: J.W. Marriott, 1988
Folder 7: J.W. Marriott - June 16 Reception, 1987
Folder 8: K&R Industries - Awards - Clocks, 1987
Folder 9: K. Shalong Trio, 1988-1989
Folder 10: Kemp, John - National Easter Seal Society, 1987
Folder 11: Leadership Award, 1996
Folder 12: Leadership Award - NYNEX, 1991
Folder 13: Leadership Award - Southwestern Bell and SBC, 1997
Folder 14: Leadership Awards (Tari), 1992
Folder 15: Los Angeles Disability Celebrity Gala, 1987
Folder 16: Marriott, 1997
Folder 17: Marriott - Cancelled, 1989
Folder 18: Marriott - Gala, December 12, 1994
Folder 19: Marriott Hotel, December 4, 1996
Folder 20: Marriott Menu and Floor Plan, 1994
Folder 21: Marriott Menu and Floor Plan, 1995
Folder 22: Media Coverage, 1989
Folder 23: Meeting with 1987 Gala Steering Committee Chair, September 23, 1987
Folder 24: Movable Feast, 1990
Folder 25: Movable Feast, July 25, 1991
Folder 26: Movable Feast Catering, 1989
Folder 27: Museum Contract, 1992
Folder 28: National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1991
Folder 29: National Museum of Women in the Arts, July 28, 1992
Folder 30: New Year's Eve Gala, 1992

Box 54

Folder 1: New York Breakfast, March 10, 1987
Folder 2: New York Luncheon, October 23, 1989
Folder 3: NFL Sports Figures, 1987
Folder 4: Organizational Meeting, September 13, 1988
Folder 5: Photo Requests, 1996-1997
Folder 6: Photos (Autographed) - Gala, October 27, 1993
Folder 7: Photos - Focused Images, 1995
Folder 8: Photographs, 1997
Folder 9: Photographs - Event, 1994-1995
Folder 10: Planning Committee, 1988
Folder 11: Press Release, 1995
Folder 12: Program, 1996
Folder 13: Program, 1997
Folder 14: Program (Printer), 1994
Folder 15: Program (Tribute), 1992
Folder 16: Progress Plan, April 22, 1987
Folder 17: Raffle, 1987
Folder 18: Raffle, 1987
Folder 19: Raffle, 1988
Folder 20: Raffle - Auction, 1987

Box 55

Folder 1: Registration, 1987
Folder 2: Registration - Name Lists, June 16, 1986
Folder 3: Ridgewell's Caterer, 1989
Folder 4: Sample Fundraising Letter, April 22, 1987
Folder 5: Sample Invites, Programs, etc. - Raffle Winner, 1986
Folder 6: Sample Invites, Programs, etc. - Tributes, 1986
Folder 7: Scher, Paul - Sears, Roebuck and Company, 1987
Folder 8: Sequence of Events, 1995
Folder 9: Solicitation Letters, 1988-1989
Folder 10: Solicitation Letters, 1989
Folder 11: Solicitation Letters, 1991
Folder 12: Solicitation Letters, 1993-1994
Folder 13: Solicitation Letters, 1996
Folder 14: Steering Committee Meeting, June 3, 1987
Folder 15: Steering Committee Meeting - Extra Copies of Materials, April 22, 1987
Folder 16: Steering Committee - Organizational Meeting, April 2, 1987
Folder 17: Steering Committee Wrap-Up, 1987
Folder 18: Super Executive Committee, 1988
Folder 19: Survey for Steering Committee Members, 1987
Folder 20: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), 1987
Folder 21: Thank You - Participation and Guests, 1987
Folder 22: Ticket Disbursement, 1988
Folder 23: Ticket Distribution, 1993
Folder 24: Ticket Distribution (Gala) [1 of 2], 1994-1995

Box 56

Folder 1: Ticket Distribution (Gala) [2 of 2], 1994-1995
Folder 2: Ticket Distribution - Special Interest Groups, 1992
Folder 3: Tickets and Invitations, 1997
Folder 4: Tribute, July 25, 1991
Folder 5: Tribute '87 Binder, 1987
Folder 6: Tribute '87 - Steering Committee Info Binder, 1987
Folder 7: Tribute Budget, 1987
Folder 8: Tribute Reception, 1990
Folder 9: Tribute Timetable, 1987-1988
Folder 10: Tributes/Awards - Background, 1987
Folder 11: U.S. Postal Service, 1987
Folder 12: V.I.P. Reception, 1988
Folder 13: Venue - National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1989-1990
Folder 14: Volunteers, 1988
Folder 15: Volunteers, 1989
Folder 16: Washington Representatives - Meetings, 1988

Box 216: Oversize

Folder 1: 1987 Gala Reception, June 16, 1987
Folder 2: Gala Tribute, 1987

Box Oversize A: Mixed Collection Box

Folder 13: Marriott Menu and Floor Plan, 1994

Sub-Series 4: Various Events

Box 57

Folder 1: '89 Fundraising Committee Event, 1988
Folder 2: "A Summer to Remember," March, 1985
Folder 3: B.F. Goodrich Reception, March 24, 1986
Folder 4: Bogner Golf Event, July 9, 1989
Folder 5: Bush Lunch, 1993: [RESTRICTED]
Folder 6: Bush Luncheon, 1993
Folder 7: Children of a Lesser God - Private Screening, September 27, 1986
Folder 8: Christmas Party - Ritz-Carlton, 1993-1994
Folder 9: Dinner (Cancelled), October 31, 1991
Folder 10: Dole and Diabetes Action Research and Education (DARE) Foundations - New Year's Eve Gala - Expenses and Program, 1992
Folder 11: Dole and Diabetes Action Research and Education (DARE) Foundations - New Year's Eve Gala - Hall of Famers Letters, 1992
Folder 12: Dole Foundation Kick-Off Breakfast, April 28, 1988
Folder 13: Edwin Whitehead Award, April 3, 1986
Folder 14: Ein Sof Communications, 1990-1994
Folder 15: Executive Committee Dinner - Ritz-Carlton, September 18, 1990
Folder 16: Fundraising Events Since Inception, 1984-1987
Folder 17: Heisman Gallery Art Auction, 1992
Folder 18: Jeremiah Milbank (JM) Foundation, 1987-1989
Folder 19: Jeremiah Milbank (JM) Foundation Luncheon, December 2, 1988
Folder 20: Miscellaneous II, 1976-1988
Folder 21: Miscellaneous, 1985-1988
Folder 22: Miss Betty Perot - The Perot Group, 1990-1994
Folder 23: National Women in the Arts Museum - New Wing, 1994

Box 58

Folder 1: New Year's Eve Gala - Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (DARE) and Dole Foundation, 1991
Folder 2: New Year's Eve Gala - Raffle, 1991
Folder 3: New Year's Eve Gala - Sweepstakes - Mike Gretschel, 1991
Folder 4: New Year's Eve Gala - Sponsor Letters, 1992
Folder 5: New Year's Eve Gala - Thank Yous, 1992
Folder 6: New York Breakfast - Avon, March 29, 1987
Folder 7: New York City Event [1 of 2], March 8, 1993
Folder 8: New York City Event [2 of 2], March 8, 1993
Folder 9: Paul Hearne Memorial Service, May 21, 1998
Folder 10: Ritz-Carlton, 1994
Folder 11: Sam Snead Golf Classic, May 8, 1989
Folder 12: Staff Christmas Party - Ritz-Carlton, 1991
Folder 13: Thank Yous - Eighth Annual Leadership Awards, 1993
Folder 14: "Yes I Can" Awards - Foundation for Exceptional Children, October 23, 1991