Card, Membership - Smith For President Clubs
Object number2014.035.05
Datec. 1928
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions2 7/8 × 4 1/2 in. (7.3 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
"National Association Smith For President Clubs"
"John J. Raskob, Chairman, Democratic National Committee", "James J. Hoey, Vice Chairman, Democratic Executive Committee", "Ashton C. Shallenberger, Chairman, National Smith for President Clubs", "Loring M. Black, Vice Chairman, National Smith for President Clubs", "Richardson Gibson, Secretary, National Smith for President Clubs"
"Mr. ____ is hereby entitled to all the privileges as a member of the SMITH for PRESIDENT Clubs of _____".
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
