Research at the Dole Institute

Research collections at the Dole Institute document the social and political history of the United States between 1960 and the current day. Collections are available for research use Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please see our finding aids or online database for more information about our collections or contact an archivist.

Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize
Sponsored by the Dole of Institute of Politics

This prize will be awarded to three entries, Junior or Senior Division, at the Kansas History Day State Contest that include discussion about the United States Congress in their research and presentation. Eligible entries may include those which focus on the history of Congress as an institution, politics or lawmaking from a legislative perspective or the actions of individual members or committees of the House of Representatives or Senate.

• 1st place - $300 and special recognition at a Dole Institute event
  
• 2nd place - $200 and special recognition at a Dole Institute event
  
• 3rd place - $100 and special recognition at a Dole Institute event
  

The Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize is named in honor of Senator Bob Dole who served Kansas as both a member of the House of Representatives (1960-1969) and Senate (1969-1996). The Dole Institute of Politics houses the archive of Senator Dole's legislative career which is available for research use Monday-Friday from 9-4. Please visit the Dole website for more information about the archive, the Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize, project ideas, on-line primary sources documents, and research assistance.

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