Badge, Campaign - Joe T. Robinson Vice Presidential

 
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Badge, Campaign - Joe T. Robinson Vice Presidential
Badge, Campaign - Joe T. Robinson Vice Presidential
Badge, Campaign - Joe T. Robinson Vice Presidential
Badge, Campaign - Joe T. Robinson Vice Presidential

Badge, Campaign - Joe T. Robinson Vice Presidential

Object number2014.035.04
Date1928
MediumCelluloid, Ink, Metal
Dimensions3 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 25 in. (8.9 × 4.1 × 63.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA celluloid badge used for a reception in conjunction with the 1928 Smith/Robinson Presidential Campaign. The badge is red and shaped like a ribbon with a pin to attach it to clothing. The badge has text which states: "Reception", "Notification", "Joe T. Robinson for Vice-President", "Hot Springs, Ark.", and "AUG. 30, 1928".

    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