The Dole Institute of Politics 38.955585° N -95.26528° W

Description

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics celebrates public service and promotes civil discourse and the legacy of Senator Bob Dole by providing public programming, research and educational opportunities, a museum gallery, and other offerings. Museum gallery features include the world’s largest stained-glass American flag, the brand-new Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall and World Trade Center beams. It is home to the Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive & Special Collections, which includes over 35 years of congressional papers, as well as objects and materials that highlight the leadership legacies of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole.

The mission of the Dole Institute of Politics is to promote political and civic participation as well as civil discourse in a bi-partisan, balanced manner.

The Dole Institute offers a variety of educational programming to fit the needs of K-12 students, including onsite visits to the Dole Institute, outreach visits into your classroom, or online access to our digital archives!

ON-SITE
Visit the Dole Institute of Politics with your K-12 class or homeschool group for a personalized session focusing on the leadership and legacy of Senator Bob Dole. Field trips are available year-round. Bring your class or group for a guided tour of the gallery, archives, and more!

OUTREACH
The Dole Institute can bring the archives to you! Our public education coordinator can visit your classroom for a customized workshop focusing on primary sources from the Dole Archive. Any of these programs are also available as an on-site activity. Click here to view documents used in this dynamic workshop.

ONLINE
Access the digital archive collections online for thousands of digital documents and photographs. We are slowly digitizing our materials – at about 85,000 pages, we are only 1% complete! Authentic primary sources are an excellent use of resources for Kansas College and Career Ready Standards.

Virtual class presentations are also available. Please contact Julie Clover (jclover@ku.edu; 785-864-1420), Public Education Coordinator, to schedule and for more information.

Lunch Notes

Brown bag lunches are welcome. Ask public education coordinator to set up tables and chairs inside Simons Media Room or if a nice day you are welcome to use our outdoor lawn space.

Bathroom Notes

There are two gendered restrooms with four stalls each, and two sinks.

Cancellation Policy

Please let the public education coordinator know as soon as possible if you have to cancel your in-person or virtual field trip.

Info

2350 Petefish Drive
Lawrence, KS 66045

+1 785-864-4900

doleinstitute@ku.edu

Sun
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mon
Closed
Tues
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thur
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Subjects
Government & Civics, 20th Century, Modern History, Social Studies, Other, History, World War I & Ii, The Civil Rights Movement, Women's History, My Community, Informational Texts, Primary Sources, Leadership
Activities
Digital Resource, Virtual Field Trip, Field Trip, School Based Program
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, 1, 2, Preschool, Adult
Cost
Free
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Virtual Field Trip

Discover with Dole - YouTube video series for elementary students

What is an archive, and why is it important? Join Public Education Coordinator Julie Clover for a special behind the scenes video series in the Dole Archives for elementary aged students and families. Explore the Robert & Elizabeth Dole Archive & Special Collections in this collection of videos and become a history detective!

Subjects Covered

20th century, modern history, social studies

Grades
3, 4, 5, k, 1, 2, preschool
Capacity
50 stu.
Activity

virtual field trip

Duration
30 min.
Price Options
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Virtual Field Trip

Virtually visit for an interactive, in-depth look at the Dole Institute and Archives. The museum gallery highlights Senator Bob Dole’s legacy and career of over 35 years representing Kansas in Congress. The Dole Institute is also home to the world’s largest stained glass American flag, Veteran’s Memory Wall with over 1,000 pictures of Kansas WWII veterans, and two beams from the World Trade Center, a memorial to the victims of 9-11. Also, go behind the scenes to see where one of the country’s largest congressional collections is stored and learn about archives.

Free virtual program for any grade level!! Contact jclover@ku.edu to set up a time for your class!

Subjects Covered

history, modern history, world war i & ii, social studies, government & civics

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, 1, 2
Capacity
50 stu.
Activity

virtual field trip

Duration
45 min.
Price Options

Digital Resource

Write as your right - How to write a letter

Be an active member in your community, whether you write to your principal, mayor, city council member, or congressman. Gather ideas from other constituent letters in the Dole Archives to craft your message. Learn how to write a formal letter to your representatives, senator, governor, etc. What opinion do you want to share? What is important to you?

Free virtual program tailored to your grade level, taught live via Zoom!!
Contact Julie at 785-864-1420 or jclover@ku.edu to set up a time for your class!

Subjects Covered

government & civics

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
50 stu.
Activity

digital resource

Duration
30 min.
Price Options
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Document Discovery - primary sources from the Dole Archives

Interact with the primary sources from the Dole Archives used in online and physical outreach and on-site workshops taught by the Public Education Coordinator.

Free virtual program for any grade level!! Contact jclover@ku.edu to set up a time for your class!

Program options include:
• Virtual field trip of museum and archives
• How can we "read" a photograph? - photograph analysis
• Letters back home - elementary level reading of WWII era sent from a young Bob Dole
• How to write a letter to your Representatives - learn how to write a formal letter, including the envelope!
• Intro to research methods - Dissect parts of a formal Congressional letter and discuss a primary source
• Write to vote - Discuss the right to vote at age 18 vs. 21 with Kansas constituent letters written to Sen. Dole

Subjects Covered

other

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, 1, 2
Capacity
50 stu.
Activity

digital resource

Duration
30 min.
Price Options
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