Medal, Senator Joe T. Robinson
Object numberOSHTL2008.070.08
Date1920
MediumFabric ribbon, Metal
Dimensions5 × 1 3/4 × 1/8 in. (12.7 × 4.4 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from Grady Miller, Jr.
DescriptionSenator Joe T Robinson's 1920 campaign ribbon for the Democratic Convention where he served as Permanent Chairman. The medal includes a red, white, and blue ribbon. The medal consists of four separate parts each connected by suspension rings: the top bar reads "San Francisco, CA" and depicts the California grizzly bear, the second bar reads "Permanent Chairman," the third bar reads "Joseph T. Robinson," and the obverse reads "Democratic National Convention 1920" around a portrait.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
