Card, Membership - Smith/Robinson Veterans Club
Object number2014.035.09
Datec. 1928
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 × 4 1/2 in. (7.6 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
"Democratic National Committee"
"This is to Certify that Alphonsus D. Carley is a duly enrolled member in the District of Columbia Federation of Smith-Robinson Veterens Clubs and is affiliated with the Victory Smith-Robinson Veterans Club of the District of Columbia and pledges his whole-hearted support in the campaign to elect the standard bearers of the Democratic Party. P.Seeley Jones, Chairman".
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
Not on view
