Dole archives to open to the public

By By Adam Land

Friday, July 8, 2005

The archives of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics will be opened to the public on July 16.

An archivist will give a 30-minute tour and will show the public artifacts and other materials donated by former senator Robert J. Dole.

The “White Glove” tours began in March, said Jean Bischoff, archivist for the Dole Institute. The tour, which is free, has been successful and drawn more than 100 people since its inception, she said.

A story on National Public Radio was the inspiration for the tours, Bischoff said. The idea came when she heard about the United States National Archives allowing people to tour the back rooms to view some of the most unusual items.

Tours will begin with a look at the reading room, where visitors can research information housed in the Institute.

Visitors will also view the archival storage, which is in the basement.

The Institute houses papers, audio-visual materials, briefing books, trip logs and many other personal and political effects given by former senator Dole.

Nearly 25,000 color and black-and-white pictures are housed in the basement.

Only 15 patrons can attend the tour at one time and reservations are required.

Edited by Erin M. Droste

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