Letter, Joe T. Robinson
Object number1984.021.25.1B
DateAugust 20, 1928
OriginHot Springs, Arkansas
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Written in the letter:
"My dear friends: Permit me to extend you a personal and cordial(sic) nivitation to attend the Notification ceremonies in honor of Senator Robinson, To be held here on the 30th. Assuming that you will attend in that occasion, I take pleasure in handing each of you herewith a Reception Committee Badge. Very truly yours," Signed by W.H. Martin, Chair.
At the bottom is printed "Make this an event never to be forgotten."
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
Not on view
