Elizabeth Hanford Dole Senate Papers, 2001-2009 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Elizabeth Hanford Dole Senate Papers, 2001-2009

Predominant Dates:2001-2009

ID: 01/042

Primary Creator: Dole, Elizabeth Hanford

Extent: 49.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Large parts of the Elizabeth Hanford Dole Senate Papers arrived with existing organization and this order was preserved and recreated whenever possible. Original folder titles were preserved with some additions like writing out acronyms, providing dates and date ranges. When necessary, pre-existing folder titles were extended to add context or clarify the materials within. When pre-existing organization was not found, materials were arranged to match pre-existing arrangements or best practices found within Managing Congressional Collections, 2008.

The Elizabeth Hanford Dole Senate Papers are arranged into five series: Constituent Relations, Legislative Relations, Office Management, Personal/Political Files, and Press. Sub-series vary within each series based on original order and the medium of materials. Series and sub-series have descriptions and further organization is clarified in notes when sub-series deviate from chronological or alphabetical order to better serve researchers or to follow original order.

When appropriate, prefixes have been applied to materials to further arrange materials within their Sub-Series. For example, materials related to Senator Dole’s two Senate campaigns use “Dole for Senate 2002” and “Dole for Senate 2008” respectively.

Congressional Records refer to any materials produced for or by Congressional Record releases such as a statement, voting records, bill language, etc.

Materials related to Senator Dole’s time as the National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair have been placed under the Caucus/Political Party Records sub-series of the Personal/Political Files Series.

Signed Letters have been organized in the Senator’s Correspondence Sub-series chronologically to retain original order.

Subjects: Dole, Elizabeth Hanford

Languages: English

Abstract

Elizabeth Hanford Dole became the first female Senator to represent North Carolina, and served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2009. Senator Dole brought decades of experience to Congress, guiding pieces of legislation to preserve international power and North Carolina’s industry, infrastructure, and national importance.

Senator Dole’s focus was on North Carolina issues and their relevance to the United States. She sought to eradicate hunger in the nation and started her time on the floor of the Senate with a maiden speech targeting the threat of hunger and the importance of childhood nutrition to Americans suffering from food insecurity. Hunger remained an important issue for Senator Dole, and her advocacy brought relief to thousands of North Carolinians and others across the country.

Another key part of Senator Dole’s advocacy for her state included the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a Native American tribe by law, but one that lacked access to federal services granted to other federally recognized tribes. She worked with community leaders and her fellow lawmakers to argue Lumbee’s case for federal support. Although her bill, S. 420 – Lumbee Recognition Act, failed to pass, Senator Dole’s testimony and support kept the Lumbee’s efforts alive in Congress.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Elizabeth Hanford Dole Senate Papers cover Dole’s tenure representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2009. As the collection covers both senatorial campaigns and the continued press coverage of her achievements, the primary dates of the collection range from 1999 to 2011. The collection contains correspondence, briefing books, speeches, legislative documents, press clippings, and other relevant documents.

The papers cover numerous issues ranging from legislation in North Carolina to international cooperation and conflict. Some prevalent topics include Senator Dole’s campaign to eradicate hunger in the United States and abroad, legislation to recognize North Carolina’s Lumbee Native American tribe, and contending with the Global War on Terror. In addition to these topics, the papers include her time as Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, a position that guided the Republican Senate campaigns throughout the United States.

Collection Historical Note

Elizabeth Hanford Dole was born Mary Elizabeth Alexander Hanford on July 29, 1936, in Salisbury, North Carolina. She graduated from Duke University in 1958, earned a master’s degree in education from Harvard in 1960, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1965.

Dole began her career in administration at the age of 29, when she began working for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration and for the Office of Consumer Affairs. She was promoted under the Nixon administration to Executive Director of the President’s Committee for Consumer Interests, and in 1973, appointed to the Federal Trade Commission. On December 6, 1975, she married Senator Bob Dole. The following year, Dole took a leave of absence from the FTC to campaign for her husband, who was running on the Republican presidential ticket with Gerald Ford. She served as a Federal Trade Commissioner until 1979, when she resigned to campaign for Bob Dole’s 1980 presidential bid.

She served as Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison from 1981 to 1983, when she was nominated and confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Dole is the first woman to have served as Cabinet Secretary of two federal departments under two different presidents (Transportation 1983-87, Ronald Reagan; Labor 1989-90, George H.W. Bush). She served as the second female President of the American Red Cross from 1991 to 1998, the first woman to hold the position since founder Clara Barton in 1881.

After Senator Jesse Helms announced his retirement in August 2001, Dole began her campaign to fill his Senate seat during the 2002 election. Dole’s campaign was a success, defeating Democrat Erskine Bowles, making her the first woman to represent North Carolina in the United States Senate from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2009.

In 2012, Dole founded the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which empowers, supports, and honors America’s military caregivers.

Subject/Index Terms

Dole, Elizabeth Hanford

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 her copyright interest in her papers and other historical materials to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. Permission to publish must be obtained from her, or her 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.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Constituent Relations],
[Series 2: Legislative Relations],
[Series 3: Office Administration],
[Series 4: Personal/Political Files],
[Series 5: Press],
[All]

Series 1: Constituent Relations

Constituent Relations encompasses Senator Dole’s relationship with the people of North Carolina. This includes correspondence with constituents and business leaders, project paperwork, military appointment files, and issue mail. This material is broken down into administrative assistant materials, form letters, grant and projects, issue mail, military appointment files, reference files, and requests for materials.

Restrictions: Some materials within this series may be restricted indefinitely due to sensitive personal and financial information.

Sub-Series 1: Administrative Assistants

Documents and resources produced by various Administrative Assistants to aid Senator Dole’s office in legislation and office administration.

Arrangement: Alphabetically by Administrative Assistant

Box 1

Folder 1: Bacus- Dole Correspondence Report, 2006 July 5 - 7
Folder 2: Pantuck- Dole Correspondence Reports, 2005 - 2006
Folder 3: Ramsey- ABC News International Cigarette Exportation, 2004
Folder 4: Ramsey- Academic Achievement, 2008
Folder 5: Ramsey- Agriculture, 2003 - 2006
Folder 6: Ramsey- Airport Improvements, 2006
Folder 7: Ramsey- Alcoa and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 2006
Folder 8: Ramsey- Anniversary Congrats, 2008
Folder 9: Ramsey- Army Corps of Engineers, 2005 - 2006
Folder 10: Ramsey- Birthday Congrats, 2008
Folder 11: Ramsey- Border Security, Undated
Folder 12: Ramsey- Circuit Judge Nominee Cards, Undated
Folder 13: Ramsey- City Government Meeting Requests, 2005

Box 2

Folder 1: Ramsey- Condolences, 2008
Folder 2: Ramsey- Education Acts, 2003 - 2006
Folder 3: Ramsey- Federal Appoint Recommendations, 2002 - 2005
Folder 4: Ramsey- Federal Economic and Community Development Forum, 2004
Folder 5: Ramsey- Fish and Wildlife Service, 2004
Folder 6: Ramsey- Healthcare Infrastructure, 2006
Folder 7: Ramsey- Hurricane and Flood Relief, 2004 - 2006
Folder 8: Ramsey- International Aid, 2005
Folder 9: Ramsey- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill, 2005
Folder 10: Ramsey- Letters to be Read, 2008
Folder 11: Ramsey- MILCON-Senate Committee Report, Undated
Folder 12: Ramsey- Miscellaneous Correspondence [1 of 3], 2008
Folder 13: Ramsey- Miscellaneous Correspondence [2 of 3], 2008
Folder 14: Ramsey- Miscellaneous Correspondence [3 of 3], 2008
Folder 15: Ramsey- National Endowment for the Humanities, 2004
Folder 16: Ramsey- North Carolina Private Education, 2005
Folder 17: Ramsey- North Carolina Public Facilities, 2004 - 2006
Folder 18: Ramsey- North Carolina Violence Against Women Act, 2005
Folder 19: Ramsey- North Carolina Water Infrastructure, 2003 - 2006
Folder 20: Ramsey- Recommendations, 2007 - 2008

Box 3

Folder 1: Ramsey- Retirement, 2008
Folder 2: Ramsey- Thank Yous, 2006
Folder 3: Ramsey- Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, 2005 - 2006
Folder 4: Ramsey- Veterans, 2008

Sub-Series 2: Grants and Projects

Materials related to various grants and public projects. This includes grant applications, project descriptions, and public programming.

Arrangement: Alphabetically

Box 3

Folder 5: 1st District Butterfield, Appropriations and Grants, 2005 - 2006
Folder 6: 1st District Miscellaneous Appropriations and Grants, 2003 - 2006
Folder 7: 2nd District Etheridge, Appropriations and Grants, 2005 - 2006
Folder 8: 2nd District Miscellaneous Appropriations and Grants, 2004 - 2005
Folder 9: 3rd District Jones, Appropriations and Grants, 2006
Folder 10: 3rd District Miscellaneous Appropriations and Grants, 2004 - 2006

Box 4

Folder 1: 4th District Miscellaneous Appropriations and Grants, 2004 - 2006
Folder 2: 4th District Price, Appropriations and Grants [1 of 2], 2006
Folder 3: 4th District Price, Appropriations and Grants [2 of 2], 2006
Folder 4: 5th District Foxx, Appropriations and Grants, 2005 - 2006
Folder 5: 5th District Miscellaneous Appropriations and Grants, 2004 - 2005

Box 5

Folder 1: 6th District Coble, Appropriations and Grants, 2005 - 2006
Folder 2: 6th District Miscellaneous Appropriations and Grants, 2004 - 2006
Folder 3: 7th District McIntrye, Appropriations and Grants, 2005 - 2006
Folder 4: Brain Injury Research, 2003
Folder 5: Childcare- North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Finding Requests, 2004 - 2006
Folder 6: Department of Defense Healthcare-Prostate Disease Research, 2005
Folder 7: Environment- Climate Change, Reports and Budgets, 2005 - 2006
Folder 8: Environment- Fisheries, Correspondence and Reports, 2005 - 2006
Folder 9: Environment- North Carolina Coastal Infrastructure Maintenance, 2004 - 2005
Folder 10: Environment- North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, 2003
Folder 11: Environment- U.S. Corps of Engineers North Carolina Fact Sheets/Maps, 2005
Folder 12: Environment- U.S. Corps of Engineers North Carolina Fact Sheets/Maps, 2006
Folder 13: Environment- Undersea Warfare Training Range-North Carolina Selection, 2005
Folder 14: Environment- Undersea Warfare Training Range, Savannah District Impact Statement, 2005
Folder 15: Environment- Water and Wetland Protection, 2005 - 2006
Folder 16: Environment- Water Resources Development Act of 2004, 2004

Box 6

Folder 1: Fiscal Year 2005 Grant and Project Senate Correspondence [1 of 2], 2004 - 2005
Folder 2: Fiscal Year 2005 Grant and Project Senate Correspondence [2 of 2], 2004 - 2005
Folder 3: Healthcare- Copper Anti-Microbial, 2005
Folder 4: Healthcare- Diabetes, 2004
Folder 5: Healthcare- Genomic, 2005
Folder 6: TransTech Rapid Identification for Air Force Special Operations Command, 2004
Folder 7: Infrastructure- Historic Preservations Projects, 2004 - 2006
Folder 8: Infrastructure- North Carolina Coastal Safety and Security Infrastructure Funding, 2004
Folder 9: Infrastructure- North Carolina Municipal Economic Revitalization Funding, 2003
Folder 10: Infrastructure- North Carolina Public Project Funding Requests [1 of 6], 2003 - 2006
Folder 11: Infrastructure- North Carolina Public Project Funding Requests [2 of 6], 2003 - 2006

Box 7

Folder 1: Infrastructure- North Carolina Public Project Funding Requests [3 of 6], 2003 - 2006
Folder 2: Infrastructure- North Carolina Public Project Funding Requests [4 of 6], 2003 - 2006
Folder 3: Infrastructure- North Carolina Public Project Funding Requests [5 of 6], 2003 - 2006
Folder 4: Infrastructure- North Carolina Public Project Funding Requests [6 of 6], 2003 - 2006
Folder 5: Infrastructure- North Carolina Transportation Improvement Funding [1 of 2], 2003 - 2006

Box 8

Folder 1: Infrastructure- North Carolina Transportation Improvement Funding [2 of 2], 2003 - 2006
Folder 2: Infrastructure- Stanley County, Norwood Pump Station, 2005
Folder 3: Infrastructure- Veterans Affairs / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding Request, 2004
Folder 4: Infrastructure- Waterways and Canal Maintenance, 2004
Folder 5: Medical Free Electron Laser Program, 2003
Folder 6: North Carolina Grants [1 of 1], 2004
Folder 7: North Carolina Grants [2 of 2], 2004
Folder 8: Space- Aerospace Industries Association Rocketry Contest, 2006
Folder 9: University of North Carolina System, 2003
Folder 10: Veterans Affairs and Defense Program Funding, 2006

Sub-Series 3: Issue Mail

Material addressed to Senator Dole on specific issues written by constituents often with copies of return mail. This includes voting records, surveys, and research material about constituent polling on issues and how Dole voted on various legislation.

Arrangement: Alphabetically

Box 8

Folder 11: February, 2004

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