Stick, Walking - J.T. Robinson
Object number1987.007.01
DateAugust 24, 1903
MediumCherry Wood
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA hand carved walking stick made by Governor Joe. T. Robinson. Governor Robinson made the walking stick for his wife, Ewilda Gertrude Miller Robinson. The walking stick is carved with text that reads ""PP, CP, RM, Marrilton, Colo. Aug. 24 1903, DWDCC, SPCS + CC."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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