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 4: Newsletters, 1973-1986

Newsletter released by Senator Dole's office from 1973-1986. Many of the subjects addressed coincide with material found in the Press Release and Columns subseries. The majority of the newsletters were issued by the Washington D.C. office. Newsletters issued before 1984 have headings describing the specific area they discuss, e.g. Agriculture Newsletter, Veterans Newsletter.

Box 9: 1973-1985

Folder 1: Various Newsletters, 1973-1981
Folder 2: Publicity, Newsletters, January-May, 1977
Folder 3: Dole Helps Rescue Railroad Retirement Funds, 1983
Folder 4: Social Security Rescued Newsletter, 1983
Folder 5: Agriculture Newsletter, September, 1983
Folder 6: Crime, September, 1983
Folder 7: Nutrition, September, 1983
Folder 8: Agriculture: Farm Trade Policy Grange Endorsement, November 2, 1983
Folder 9: Agriculture Newsletter, December, 1983
Folder 10: B-1 Mission for McConnell, February, 1984
Folder 11: General Newsletter, March, 1984
Folder 12: What's the Matter with Kansas?, April, 1984
Folder 13: Deficit Reduction Bill Passes Senate, April 17, 1984
Folder 14: Constitutional Amendment to Require Balanced Budget, May 13, 1984
Folder 15: Agriculture, June, 1984
Folder 16: Water: the Crisis is Now, June, 1984
Folder 17: General Newsletter, July, 1984
Folder 18: Elevator Bankruptcy Newsletter, July, 1984
Folder 19: El Dorado Refinery Newsletter, July, 1984
Folder 20: Veterans Newsletter, August, 1984
Folder 21: General Newsletter, December, 1984
Folder 22: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Control Board, [1985]
Folder 23: Congressional Record: Dole vs. Melcher, 1985
Folder 24: Farm Credit System Legislation, [1985]
Folder 25: Food Stamp Reauthorization, [1985]
Folder 26: Holocaust Groundbreaking, 1985
Folder 27: Lab Animals, [1985]
Folder 28: Re-authorization of Child Nutrition, [1985]
Folder 29: World Food Day, 1985
Folder 30: Social Security Newsletter, January, 1985
Folder 31: Agriculture Credit Letter, March 6, 1985
Folder 32: General Newsletter, May, 1985
Folder 33: Agriculture Update, July, 1985
Folder 34: Anatoly Scharansky, July, 1985
Folder 35: Dole Prepares Own Farm Bill, July, 1985
Folder 36: Farm Bill Hinges on Dole, July, 1985

Box 10: 1984-1986

Folder 1: National Agriculture Policy Commission, July, 1985
Folder 2: National Urban League Speech, July 22, 1985
Folder 3: Sunflower Electric, August, 1985
Folder 4: Farm Bill Voted Out of Committee, September, 1985
Folder 5: Medicare Cuts, September, 1985
Folder 6: Pacific Rim Trip and International Trade, September, 1985
Folder 7: Wichita Newsletter, September, 1985
Folder 8: Hearings on the Farm Credit System, September 6, 1985
Folder 9: Amicus Brief on Voting Rights, September 17, 1985
Folder 10: Council Review Interview, October, 1985
Folder 11: Ethanol Fuel, October, 1985
Folder 12: Flexible Parity, October, 1985
Folder 13: Gramm-Rudman, October, 1985
Folder 14: Dear Principal: Deadlines Near, October 2, 1985
Folder 15: Dole and Greek Archbishop, October, 1985
Folder 16: Statewide Veterans Newsletter, October, 1985
Folder 17: Dole Presses for Balanced Budget, November, 1985
Folder 18: Trade Enhancement Act, December, 1985
Folder 19: Dole and the Farm Bill Compromise, [1986]
Folder 20: Federal Retirement System, 1986
Folder 21: Getting the Farm Bill Over the Goal Line, [1986]
Folder 22: National Adoption Week, 1986
Folder 23: Temporary Emergency Assistance Program, [1986]
Folder 24: Volunteer Awards, [1986]