Print, Photographic, Joe T. Robinson

 
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Print, Photographic, Joe T. Robinson
Photograph, Joe T. Robinson
Photograph, Joe T. Robinson

Print, Photographic, Joe T. Robinson

Object number1984.021.30
DateMarch 29, 1912
OriginLonoke, Arkansas
MediumPaper and Ink
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionBlack and white photo of Joe Robinson giving a speech outside a building. Decorated with flags and banner "Welcome our Joe." The platform is surrounded by standing and sitting spectators and dignitaries. Written on photo in white: "Robinson's Reception Lonoke, Ark. May 29." Taped to the bottom of the photo is a piece of paper with typewritten notation: "Scene of official welcome accorded Joe. T. Robinson by his fellow townsmen at Lonoke, Ark., March 29, 1912, when he returned to his hometown after receiving the nomination for Gov. of Arkansas."

    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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