Item sets

• Alec Vachon Papers, 1969-2006
  The majority of the collection consists of office correspondence and memoranda from Vachon updating Senator Dole on current trends and issues experienced within the disabled community. Topics are varied and include activism by disabilities rights groups, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) news and anniversaries, the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, and International Disability Rights among others. Prominent organizations mentioned in the papers include, but are not limited to, the National Organization on Disability (NOD), the National Council on Disability, the Dole Foundation and Very Special Arts. In addition to office paperwork, the collection includes several speech drafts and keynote addresses for various disabilities conferences, working groups, fundraisers, and associations that Senator Dole attended during the early ‘90s. Lastly, the collection contains photocopied articles and newspaper clippings pertaining to disability rights legislation, advocacy, and disability research. Major topics addressed include education and employment opportunities for disabled citizens, legislation for people with severe mental illnesses, incidents of discrimination against disabled individuals and availability of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for disabled children and adults. A small portion of the collection contains materials on “Roosevelt History Month” and the FDR Memorial. Included in the collection are planning and development materials for the Memorial, correspondence regarding controversial imagery of President Roosevelt, press releases and educational materials, speech drafts, and copies of magazine and newspaper articles.
• Dole Audio Cassette Collection, 1966-1997
  Series 1: Dole Senate Tapes Series 2: Ford/Dole 1976 Campaign Series 3: Dole Campaign Media
• Dole Audio Reels Collection, 1960-1979
  Series 1: Weekly Radio Reports from the House of Representatives, 1963-1968 Series 2: Campaign Audio, 1966-1976 Series 3: Interviews and Other Radio Appearances, 1963-1979
• Dole Family Papers, 1941-1965
  Series 1: Letters written by Bob Dole Series 2: Letters written to Bob Dole Series 3: Letters written between other family and friends
• Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, 1983-1998
  This collection reflects the daily operations of the Dole Foundation implementing its mission of awarding grants designed to enable people with disabilities to participate in the workforce.
• Dole Photograph Collection, 1900-2011
  Series 1: Dole Family, circa 1900-2003 Series 2: Pre-Congressional, 1940-1957 Series 3: House of Representatives, 1960-1968 Series 4: Senate, 1969-1996 Series 5: Campaigns, 1976-1996 Series 6: Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, 1984 -1996 Series 7: Post-Political Career, 1996-Present
• Dole Objects and Memorabilia Collection, 1960-1996
  Category ME02: Badges, Nametags, Key Chains, Ribbons, Pins, Patches, Buttons Category ME03: Banners, Flags, Bumper Stickers, Stickers, Non-Sport Pennants Category ME04: Sports Memorabilia Category ME05: Belt Buckles, Jewelry, Cufflinks, Watches, Pins Category ME06: Bowls, Mugs, Plates, Trays, Baskets, Vases, Wine Glasses, Tea Sets, Boxes, Candle Holders, Spoons, Dishes, Salt and Pepper Shakers Category ME07: Cachet and Stamps Category ME08: Certificates, Plaques, Tablets, Honorary Degrees/Ranks/Roles, Senate Resolutions, Wall Clocks, Gavels Category ME09: Medallions, Coins, Medals Category ME10: Congressional Souvenirs (from campaigns and time in office) Category ME11: Desk Objects, Non-framed Signing Pens, Pens, Clocks, Calendars Category ME12: Drawings, Paintings, Prints, Collages, Tear Sheets, Framed Documents, Letters, Scrolls, Calligraphy, Art, Posters, Needlepoint, Cards (holiday, business, greeting), Framed Signing Pens, Currency, Paper, Flat Objects not in ME08 Category ME13: Textiles, Hats, T-Shirts, Ties, Vests, Shoes Category ME14: Keys to Cities Category ME15: Miscellaneous Category ME16: Presidential Souvenirs Category ME17: Statues, Trophies, Figurines, Stuffed Animals, Busts Category ME18: Unique Items, Walking Sticks, Carved/Handmade Wood Objects Category ME19: Awards
• Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996
  Series 1: Legislative Relations, 1969-1996 Series 2: Personal/Political, 1980-1996 Series 3: Press Related Materials
• Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations, 1969-1996
  Series 1: Administrative Assistants, 1969-1996 Series 2: Form Letters, 1978-1990 Series 3: Grants and Projects, 1969-1990 Series 4: Issue Mail, 1967-1996 Series 5: Military Appointment Files, 1969-1996 Series 6: Reference Files, 1969-1995 Series 7: Requests for Materials, 1969-1996
• Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996
  Series 1: Briefing Books, 1972-1994 Series 2: Committee Files, 1973-1994 Series 3: Congressional Record Inserts, 1973-1980 Series 4: Floor Statements, 1969-1994 Series 5: Kansas Projects, 1963-1994 Series 6: Legislative Assistants, 1963-1996 Series 7: Specific Bill Files, 1961-1984 Series 8: Subject Files, 1969-1995 Series 9: Voting/Attendance Record, 1969-1992
• Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996
  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
• Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Press Related Materials, 1961-1996
  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
• Robert J. Dole Speeches Collection, 1958-1996
  The majority of the collection relates to Senator Dole’s many speaking engagements over the course of his career and reveals his desire to engage with all Americans. Senator Dole’s emergence as a national political figure is documented through his speeches as a U.S. Congressman at local Kansas high school commencements to appearances on Meet the Press as a respected Senator and presidential-hopeful. This collection includes materials from speaking at conventions for national organizations and many local Republican meetings, which exemplify Senator Dole’s drive to increase awareness of the Republican platform and raise support for fellow Republicans. As a leader of the Republican Party and prominent U.S. Senator, Bob Dole often traveled the country; the collection proves he visited every state in the union and spoke in most of them.
• VIP Letters, 1960-2008
  Box 1: A-B Box 2: George H.W. Bush Box 3: C Box 4: Bill Clinton Box 5: D-E Box 6: F-K Box 7: Gerald Ford Box 8: L Box 9: M-Q Box 10: Richard Nixon Box 11: R Box 12: Ronald Reagan Box 13: S-Z