Print, Photographic - Joe T. Robinson Family

 
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Print, Photographic - Joe T. Robinson Family
Robinson family photo
Robinson family photo

Print, Photographic - Joe T. Robinson Family

Object number2005.001.01
Date1928
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions7 15/16 x 6 in. (20.2 x 15.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSepia toned photograph of the Robinson family. A piece of paper on the back of the photo explains the setting. "Robinsons rejoin family in Little Rock. Photo shows Senator and Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson's mother Mrs. Chester Miller, Mrs. Robinson's Brother Mr. Chester Miller Jr., and baby Emily Miller, Daughter of Mr. C. Miller Jr., as they apperared at the Robinson's home here after the senator, and vice presidential nominee and his wife had returned from the Houston convention. Little Emily is the first baby in the family in 25 years."

    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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