Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

By Robert Lay, Catherine Riggs, Hannah Ballard, Jeremy Denham, Jennifer Kirmer, Melissa Morris, Alex Rausch, Margaret White

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996

ID: 01/005

Primary Creator: Dole, Robert J. (1923-2021)

Extent: 266.5 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Where materials were originally arranged chronologically, this scheme has been preserved. Otherwise, materials are arranged alphabetically.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series documents the Senator's political activities during his tenure in the Senate. As such, these files deal more directly with the Senator than those of the other series. Because of their non-legislative nature, these files contain little insight into the Senator's staff. The material is primarily concerned with his daily activities, meetings, correspondence, and issues of particular interest to him. Of the five series, the Personal/Political Files contain more of Senator Dole's personal views. The correspondence contained herein illuminates those whom Dole considered friends and allies, both within the Senate and without. Daily schedules and event invitations chronicle his comings and goings and the social circles in which he operated. In essence, the Personal/Political series describes Senator Dole's life as a U.S. Senator, but does not delve into the specifics of his work. They describe a man committed to building his party, and one who sought to use his influence to benefit his fellow Kansans and all Americans.

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_personal_political.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Appointment Log, 1968-1995],
[Series 2: Campaign Files, 1964-1996],
[Series 3: Caucus/Political Party Records, 1971-1985],
[Series 4: Guest Books, 1970-1995],
[Series 5: Invitations, 1966-1996],
[Series 6: Job Recommendations/Patronage, 1965-1984],
[Series 7: Memos, Telephone Conversations, E-mails, 1976-1995],
[Series 8: Personal Finances, 1966-1996],
[Series 9: Save Files, 1966-1988],
[Series 10: Senator's Correspondence, 1968-1995],
[Series 11: Subject Files, 1969-1996],
[Series 12: Trip Files, 1969-1994],
[All]

Series 4: Guest Books, 1970-1995

Guest Books include the sign-in books for Dole's Senate office as well as events honoring the Senator, such as the 1972 National Salute to Bob Dole held in Wichita, KS and other receptions. In most cases the individual guest books have been preserved as-is.

Arrangement: These files are arranged....

Extent: 2 boxes

Box 100

Folder 1: Guestbook, 1990-1991
Folder 2: Guestbook, 1991-1992
Folder 3: Guestbook, 1992-1993
Folder 4: Guestbook, 1994-1995
Folder 5: Kansas Kick-Off '72 - Friends of Bob Dole, 1971
Folder 6: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, Kansas - Allott, Gordon, 1972
Folder 7: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, Kansas - Agnew, Spiro T., 1972
Folder 8: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Arends, L.C., 1972
Folder 9: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Baker, LaMar, 1972
Folder 10: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Bennett, Wallace F., 1972
Folder 11: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Blackburn, Ben B., 1972
Folder 12: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Bow, Frank T., 1972
Folder 13: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Brock, Bill, 1972
Folder 14: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Brotzman, Donald G., 1972
Folder 15: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Butz, Earl L., 1972
Folder 16: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Carter, Tim Lee, 1972
Folder 17: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Cook, Marlow W.
Folder 18: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Cotton, Norris, 1972
Folder 19: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Curtis, Carl T.
Folder 20: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Dominick, Peter H., 1972
Folder 21: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Dwyer, Florence P., 1972
Folder 22: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Edwards, Jack, 1972
Folder 23: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Esch, Marvin L., 1972
Folder 24: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Event Program, 1972
Folder 25: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Fannin, Paul, 1972
Folder 26: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Fong, Hiram L., 1972
Folder 27: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Ford, Gerald R., 1972
Folder 28: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Griffin, Robert P., 1972
Folder 29: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Gurney, Edward J., 1972
Folder 30: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Hatfield, Mark O., 1972
Folder 31: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Hodgson, J.D., 1972
Folder 32: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Hruska, Roman L., 1972.
Folder 33: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Javits, Jacob K., 1972
Folder 34: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Jordan, Len B., 1972
Folder 35: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Laird, Melvin, 1972
Folder 36: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Lujan, Jr., Manuel, 1972
Folder 37: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Mailliard, William J., 1972
Folder 38: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - McClure, James A., 1972
Folder 39: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - McKevitt, James D. "Mike", 1972
Folder 40: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Minshall, William E., 1972
Folder 41: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Morton, Roger L.B., 1972
Folder 42: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Nixon, Richard, 1972
Folder 43: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Rhodes, John J., 1972
Folder 44: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Romney, George, 1972
Folder 45: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Roth, Jr., William V., 1972
Folder 46: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Shweiker, Richard S., 1972
Folder 47: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Scott, Hugh, 1972
Folder 48: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Sebelius, Keith G.
Folder 49: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Shriver, Garner E., 1972
Folder 50: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Schultz, George P., 1972
Folder 51: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Skubitz, Joe, 1972
Folder 52: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Smith, Margaret Chase, 1972
Folder 53: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Steiger, Sam, 1972
Folder 54: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Steiger, William A., 1972
Folder 55: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Stevens, Ted, 1972
Folder 56: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Thone, Charles, 1972
Folder 57: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Tower, John G., 1972
Folder 58: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Volpe, John A., 1972
Folder 59: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Ware, John H., 1972
Folder 60: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Weicker, Jr., Lowell P., 1972
Folder 61: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Williams, Lawrence, 1972
Folder 62: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Winn, Jr., Larry, 1972
Folder 63: National Salute to Bob Dole, Wichita, KS - Young, Milton R., 1972.
Folder 64: Reception at Hallmark Inn - Olathe, KS, 1976
Folder 65: Reception at First National Bank - Shawnee, KS [1 of 2], 1976
Folder 66: Reception at First National Bank - Shawnee, KS [2 of 2], 1976
Folder 67: Reception at Citizen's State Bank - Osage City, KS, 1976
Folder 68: This Is Your Life, Senator Bob Dole - Luray United Methodist Church, 1969
Folder 69: Undated Guestbook, 1974-1992
Folder 70: Visitors at Hart Personal Office, 1983-1984
Folder 71: Visitors at Hart Personal Office, 1984-1985

Box 101

Folder 1: Visitors at the Personal Office, 1977-1978
Folder 2: Visitors at the Personal Office, 1978
Folder 3: Visitors at the Personal Office, 1979-1980
Folder 4: Visitors at the Personal Office, 1980-1981
Folder 5: Visitors at the Personal Office, 1981-1983