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 5: Op-Eds, 1979-1985

Opinion-Editorials written by Senator Dole for various newspapers including the New York Times, Washington Star, and Christian Science Monitor, as well as many local Kansas newspapers. Also included are a few op-eds about the Senator. Subjects discussed include the economy and national budget, agriculture and farm aid, Social Security and Medicare.

Box 10: 1979-1984

Folder 25: Op-Eds by Senator Dole, 1979-1981
Folder 26: Some Friendly Economic Advice, 1981
Folder 27: Op-Eds, 1983
Folder 28: Reagan's Faithful Allies, New York Times, January 3, 1983
Folder 29: "Healthy Prospectus Nationally," Moving Ahead in '83, January 26, 1983
Folder 30: "Bi-partisan Cooperation...Needed," Wichita Eagle-Beacon, January 28, 1983
Folder 31: Knight Ridder Op-Ed by Walter Mondale, January 28, 1983
Folder 32: "Moving to Shore Up Social Security," San Francisco Chronicle, March 12, 1983
Folder 33: "Don't Let Bankers Withhold the Truth," USA Today, March 14, 1983
Folder 34: Withholding on Interest and Dividends - Letter to the Editor, March 17, 1983
Folder 35: "Will Nab Cheaters," The Caller Times, Corpus Christi, TX, March 20, 1983
Folder 36: Withholding Interest is in Your Interest, Houston Chronicle, March 24, 1983
Folder 37: U.S. Has Stake in Central America, Herington Times, May 26, 1983
Folder 38: Williamsburg Summit Challenge, San Francisco Examiner, May 26, 1983
Folder 39: "Lawrence Summit," Lawrence Journal-World, May 27, 1983
Folder 40: U.S. Policy in Central America, Dallas Morning News, June 3, 1983
Folder 41: "We Must Curb the Cheating," Washington Post, June 12, 1983
Folder 42: "Toward Arms Control," New York Times, June 19, 1983
Folder 43: "In Search of a Fair, Consistent Federal Tax Structure," Wichita Eagle-Beacon, June 29, 1983
Folder 44: New Title for Baker: Statesman, Knoxville News-Sentinel, August 2, 1983
Folder 45: "Hunger Problems - Real and Imagined," Washington Post, August 17, 1983
Folder 46: Bankruptcy Law: the Roadblock in the House, Washington Post, October 20, 1983
Folder 47: "It's Time to Move on Reforms," USA Today, October 21, 1983
Folder 48: "Legacy of the 'Unreasonable' Man," Washington Post, October 23, 1983
Folder 49: "How to Subsidize Mortgages - A Plan for a Tax Credit System, New York Times, November 6, 1983
Folder 50: "If We Care... Nuclear Arms Control Must Remain a Top Priority," Lawrence Journal-World, November 20, 1983
Folder 51: America Must Avoid an Economic Black Hole on Deficit, Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1984
Folder 52: Adoption Fraud: Ending the Trail of Broken Promises, Des Moines Register, January 27, 1984
Folder 53: Delay in Access Charges Victory for Consumers, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 27, 1984
Folder 54: The Answer: A Simpler Tax System, USA Today, February 7, 1984
Folder 55: Bill Proposed to Protect Those Wanting to Adopt, Hutchinson News, February 12, 1984
Folder 56: 'Swiss Cheese' System Frustrates Taxpayers, USA Today, March 16, 1984
Folder 57: Dole: Short-Term Solutions Don't Respond to Long-Range Trends, Salina Journal, March 20, 1984
Folder 58: Office Flap Ill-Suits United Metropolis, Kansas City Times, March 24, 1984
Folder 59: Dealing with the Soviets... From Strength, the Stars and Stripes, April 12, 1984
Folder 60: What's the Matter with Kansas?, April-June, 1984
Folder 61: Reducing the Deficit is a Question of Political Reality, Kansas City Star, June 3, 1984
Folder 62: Water: the Crisis is Now, June, 1984
Folder 63: Congress Exploring Proposal to Create Free Trade Area with Israel, Los Angeles Times, July 29, 1984
Folder 64: Should the GOP Platform Rule Out Tax Increases, Dole/Kemp, August 5, 1984
Folder 65: Sixty Second Debate with Jack Kemp, New York Times, August 6, 1984
Folder 66: Papers Have Opinions, So Why Not Endorse, USA Today, September 21, 1984

Box 11: 1984-1985

Folder 1: How to Lose a Debate, Washington Post, October 8, 1984
Folder 2: Deficit Dilemma: Time for Unity, Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 18, 1984
Folder 3: To Be a Kansan, reprinted from KS. Magazine, November, 1984
Folder 4: Inquiry: the Deficit, USA Today, December 12, 1984
Folder 5: Opinion Editorials, 1985