The VIP Letters Collection consists of letters from the Dole papers. With few exceptions, the letters were written to Senator Dole from notable public figures, including U.S. Presidents, Congresspeople, foreign officials, and other distinguished persons. The contents of the letters cover a wide range of topics, including current events, personal notes, responses to letters from Dole, and more.

This exhibit provides interactive access to 268 letters selected from the collection, which can be viewed in an ordered list or along a timeline. Use the controls below to sort or filter the results. To see the entire list of nearly 600 letters, along with digital copies of each, please visit the finding aid for the collection.