History Day Research
The Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections contains a wealth of primary source materials including papers, photographs, and artifacts. The Dole Archive is one of the nation’s most significant collections relating to politics in the latter 20th century.
The groups below are samples of materials from the Dole Collection focusing on potential History Day topics. For more information on this year’s theme, see Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.
Our online catalog provides finding aids of our holdings. Click here to search our entire online catalog. Most documents are not available online, contact us for more information or to arrange a research appointment.
The Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize
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.- 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
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Additional Resources
Please feel free to contact us with any questions! We'll be happy to help you in whatever way we can!
Kristine Schenk
Education and Interpretation Specialist
2350 Petefish Drive
Lawrence, KS 66045
kschenk@ku.edu
785-864-1420
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