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Growing up in Russell
Bob
Dole was born on July 22, 1923 in
Russell, Kansas, the second of four
children, to the late Doran R. and Bina
Talbott Dole.
The Great Depression hit Kansas hard. In order to provide more for the family, the Doles moved into the basement of their home and rented out the rest of the house.
As a lad, Bob Dole had various jobs: delivering newspapers, washing cars and delivering handbills. By the age of 12, he was serving sodas at Dawson's Drugstore. In his teenage years, Bob Dole was an athlete. He played end for the Russell football team and also played basketball. Between
his parents, grandparents and fellow
Russell citizens, Bob Dole developed
honesty, respect for the community, and
patriotism early in his
life.
The Bob Dole Story:
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Bob's
two sisters, Gloria and Norma Jean
still live in Russell. His younger
brother, Kenny, passed away a few years
ago. The Doles were a modest,
hard-working family. Bob Dole's father,
Doran Dole, ran a creamery company.
During Bob's childhood years, Bob's
mother, Bina, sold sewing machines and
gave sewing lessons.