Envelope, J.T. Robinson

 
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Envelope, J.T. Robinson
Envelope, Joe T. Robinson
Envelope, Joe T. Robinson

Envelope, J.T. Robinson

Object number1984.021.25.1.A
DateAugust 21, 1928
OriginHot Springs, Arkansas
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions4 1/8 x 9 in. (10.5 x 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Envelope
  • Letter
  • Letter
DescriptionA: Envelope. Printed on front "Return in Five Days to Robinson Notification Committee. P.O. Box 886. Chamber of Commerce Building. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas." Printed in red ink. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Caulder, Lonoke, Ark. Postmark Aug. 21 6 AM 1928. Hot Springs Natl. Park, Ark. With 2cent stamp.

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.





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