Postcard, Joe T. Robinson House

 
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Postcard, Joe T. Robinson Home in Lonoke, AR
Postcard, Joe T. Robinson House
Postcard, Joe T. Robinson Home in Lonoke, AR
Postcard, Joe T. Robinson Home in Lonoke, AR

Postcard, Joe T. Robinson House

Object number2004.024.01
DateJuly 16, 1976
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in. (8.7 x 13.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionBlack and white image of two-story house with flags draped from eves. A man stands on the front porch and a sign hangs on the front, "Welcome Joe." The caption below the picture reads, "Residence of the late Hon. Joseph T. Robinson, Lonoke, Arkansas. The back has a canceled 8 cent and 1cent stamp. The card is postmarked from Van Buren, AR, July 16, 1976. The card was published by Lyons Drug Store, Lonoke, Arkansas. The card is addressed to Mrs. Virgil Britt, 3401 Standard, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901.

    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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