Robinson Desk on display

Stefani · Post by **Stefani** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 3:01 pm

This from the Springfield Mass. Museums:

"In the spirit of the season of gift-giving, Frank and Bea Hano, longtime supporters of the museums, have donated a desk with an interesting link to the infamous Lizzy Borden. The desk belonged to former Massachusetts Governor George Dexter Robinson (1834-1896), who was a high school principal and lawyer in Chicopee.

After serving as governor, he achieved fame as a lawyer by serving as the defense attorney in Lizzie Borden's murder trial. It is believed that Robinson prepared his case while working at this very desk."

Sounds cool. If anyone goes, can I have a photo?

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/r ... 122800.xml

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 4:36 pm

Aha! A high school principal! That sounds about right!

Yes, it would be nice to have a pic!

Thanks!

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 7:30 pm

Kat and Stef,

A lady I teach with has family in Springfield. Her Mom and Dad. I will talk to her tonight and see if they can get to the museum and get a picture or two for us. I'll let you know what I find out.

Tracy...

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:28 am

I left a phone message with her tonight. I will talk to her directly, first thing in the morning.

Tracy...

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:55 am

Thanks Tracy!

Can you imagine being sent to that little twerps office?!

Ah, hem- did I just say that? Must be the medicine...

augusta · Post by **augusta** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:51 am

Are there any papers in the drawers???

Call me dumb, but I didn't see any picture. Do you have to click on something else?

In his day, Robinson was very well thought of. He was really a civil servant for the people - he really worked hard for just and right causes. He didn't want to run for governor, but he accepted the nomination. His gift for oratory was used to better these causes. He got a lot of really good things accomplished.

But then, one day, in 1893 ... I guess much of that reputation got flushed down the privy.

Hey, the Titanic Historical Museum is in Springfield. It's in the back room of "Henry's Jewelry Shop". I loved it!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:04 pm

I can't figure out how any governor has time to govern when they had to run again for office the very next year.
Maybe they only stumped a week or so back then before the vote, not a year like nowadays?

(What good causes?)

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:18 am

OK...I talked to my teaching buddy. She is going to call both her mom and her two nieces...all in Springfield. She says between her parents and her nieces we should get some pictures. I will let you know I soonas I have the pictures !

Tracy...

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:04 pm

OK...my friends neices will be getting the pictures during the holiday break from school.

Tracy...

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:37 pm

Thanks for the updates!

Have them look in the drawers as Augusta noted!

Maybe Bridget Sullivan's inquest testimony is in there!
(I don't want a confession, mind you...)