Research

Any researcher who is at least 14 years of age is welcome to use the archival holdings of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. An appointment is required to use the Archive's materials, and prospective researchers are advised to write or call in advance of their visit so that the staff can identify all files available on a given topic. Every new researcher will be asked to complete a registration form.

Access to Materials

The Dole Institute's collections are available to all researchers on an equal basis. Record groups currently open for the use of researchers are:

Researchers must make an appointment in advance to access archival material. Due to very limited staffing, we are unable to identify, locate, and retrieve requested materials on a walk-in basis. A telephone call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicating as much detail as possible concerning a particular research interest allows us to assist patrons most effectively.

Citing Library Holdings

Preferred citation:
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive, University of Kansas

Citations to the Dole House of Representatives papers typically require box and folder numbers.

Reference and Duplication

Archivists accept mail or telephone requests for easily identifiable items and can provide copies of video footage, print material, and photographs. Staff members can locate and copy a particular Dole speech or series of speeches or a specific press release or photograph. The staff cannot identify all materials on a given topic for mail and telephone researchers.

Photocopying and other duplication services are available for fees set by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. Fees must be paid prior to the processing of orders. Copies not picked up in person are sent via U.S. mail when paid in advance, unless the customer requests and pays for a different mailing service.

Returns of copied material are not accepted, and unless staff has made an error in completing an order, refunds are not made.

Please Note: No photographs or scans of any archival material may be made by patrons of the Dole Archive. Staff members will perform all copying and duplication services.

Copyright

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.

For more information see the University of Kansas copyright policy: http://www.copyright.ku.edu/

United States Copyright Office information may be found at: http://www.copyright.gov/

Archive Hours

The Dole Archive's hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Archive is closed Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, and Christmas Day.Please call in advance to confirm a research appointment.

Contacting the Dole Archive

Please write or call the Archive for more information:

Judy Sweets, Audiovisuals Archivist
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
University of Kansas
2350 Petefish Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: 785-864-1420
Fax: 785-864-1414
asweets@ku.edu

Duplication Policy

Fee Schedule