Speech, Legislative - Governor Joe T. Robinson
Object numberOSHTL2008.070.45
Date1913
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions9 × 6 1/16 in. (22.9 × 15.4 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from Grady Miller, Jr.
DescriptionGovernor Robinson's speech to the Arkansas Legislature. Orange cover with image of Robinson in center.Joseph Taylor "Joe T." Robinson was born on August 16, 1872 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Robinson won his 1894 campaign for state representative. He later won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902, a position he held for a decade. In 1912, Robinson ran for governor and won. However, Senator Jeff Davis died of a heart attack before Robinson was inaugurated. Robinson decided to run for Davis' seat and won. During his short time as governor (1913), Robinson created a state banking board, a state health board, and the Arkansas Highway Commission. On March 8, 1913, Robinson officially resigned the governorship to take his Senate seat. He died of a heart attack on July 14, 1937.
Status
On view
