Headband/Armband, Campaign - Smith/Robinson

 
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Headband/Armband, Campaign - Smith/Robinson
Headband/Armband, Campaign - Smith/Robinson
Headband/Armband, Campaign - Smith/Robinson
Headband/Armband, Campaign - Smith/Robinson

Headband/Armband, Campaign - Smith/Robinson

Object number2014.035.01
Datec. 1928
MediumCloth, Paper, Ink, Wood, Glass
DimensionsFramed: 6 5/8 × 15 3/8 × 9/16 in. (16.8 × 39.1 × 1.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA framed armband/headband used for the 1928 Presidential campaign featuring Al Smith for President and Joseph T. Robinson for Vice President. The band is red, with white text stating "Smith-Robinson Club." The band is framed within blue matting and a dark blue wooden frame.

    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 by a two-to-one margin. 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, 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
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