Date Original
1911
Description
This collection contains letters exchanged between Robinson, John H. Wright an attorney from Oklahoma City, and Wright’s client, Lee Wilson. These individuals were settling a debt between Robinson and Wilson.
Biographical/Historical Note
Joseph Taylor Robinson (1872-1933) was born near Lonoke, Arkansas, in 1872. He was a United States representative from 1903 to 1913, governor of Arkansas from January to March 1913, and United States senator from March 1913 until his death on July 14, 1937. Robinson was the vice-presidential nominee on the Democratic ticket with Alfred E. Smith in 1928. He served as minority leader of the Senate from 1922 until Franklin Roosevelt, with whom he was closely allied, became president in March 1933. At that time Robinson became Senate majority leader, a post he held until he died.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.0170.0012
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Joseph T. Robinson letters, SMC.0170.0012
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Joseph T. Robinson letters, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
