2007-03-11
"Celebration of Life" Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson hosted by Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology and Save Our Children Global Network Inc. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
2007-03-11
Flyer for the "Celebration of Life" Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson hosted by Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology and Save Our Children Global Network Inc. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1998
Book review of "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" by Cynthia Fleming. Review by Angela Brown Terrell in Spelman's Messenger Magazine Summer/Fall 1998 Issue. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1996/2000
Meet the Author Flyer for Cynthia Griggs Fleming for her book, "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", books provided by WordsWorth Booksellers. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1996/2000
Meet the Author Flyer for Cynthia Griggs Fleming for her book "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", books provided by WordsWorth Booksellers. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1996/2000
Book promotion flyer for "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" by Cynthia Griggs Fleming. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1991-09-12
Spelman Convocation Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, September 12, 1991 with opening remarks by Tiffany Patterson and the main address by Dr. Cynthia Fleming. Convocation was part of the Living and Learning Program in the Fall Semester of 1991-92. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1988/19992
The text contains brief biographical information on several individuals, including Miss Delaney, a Spelmanite who established a mission in Nyasaland and Liberia, and Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, a civil rights activist who left Spelman to participate in sit-ins in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Finally, the text discusses Attorney Marian Wright Edelman, a veteran civil rights lawyer and the founder and director of the Children's Defense Fund, who also participated in sit-ins in downtown Atlanta and helped organize the conference that led to the founding of SNCC. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College student newspapers and periodicals, College publications
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1988/1990
Tribute presentation notes about Ruby Doris Smith by sister Catherine Robinson, addressed to Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology, and her organization Save Our Children Global Network. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1988-08
Emerge magazine's article on Ruby D. Smith Robinson, Freedom Summer, and sexual politics in Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The biography article talks about Smith's involvement with the civil rights movement and how Ruby Doris transformed from a middle-class college student to a dedicated activist and administrator. Meanwhile, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) debated whether to participate in Freedom Summer, a joint effort with other civil rights groups to register Black voters in Mississippi, despite concerns about the impact on SNCC's character and image. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1983/1987
This is a biography of Ruby D. Smith Robinson from a Spelman publication. Ruby Doris Smith Robinson is recognized as an unsung heroine of Spelman College and the civil rights movement. At seventeen, she left college to actively participate in sit-ins and other demonstrations actively, becoming an integral part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Robinson played a crucial role in the movement's early success and later contributed to the fight against sexism within the movement by organizing a group of women to address gender discrimination. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1981-04-09
"For Ruby Doris, Hopefully" excerpts from the keynote speech of Charlayne Hunter-Gault at the Centennial Dinner, April 9, 1981 in the Spelman Messenger 1981 Celebration Issue. Hunter-Gault discusses Ruby Doris's story, and impact on her personal life. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1981-04
An excerpt of the Spelman College's centennial year celebration keynote speech by Charlayne Hunter-Gault in dedication to Ruby D. Smith Robinson. Charlayne Hunter-Gault, in a keynote speech at Spelman's Centennial Dinner in 1981, reflects on her connection to the college and its impact on her life. She discusses the historical struggles and sacrifices early Spelman students faced and the resilience and determination they instilled in her. She also highlights the influential role of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, a fellow Spelman alumna, in the civil rights movement and her unwavering commitment to the cause. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College publications, College student newspapers and periodicals
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1978/1982
Ruby D. Smith dedication by Carolyn Long Banks. Banks describes Smith as the fundamental person in the Atlanta Movement, and she kept the movement together through her organized leadership. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1978/1982
The passage discusses Spelman College's traditions and emphasizes the importance of certain "heartbeat" traditions, including striving for excellence, promoting gender equality, and fighting injustice. The author cites the example of the college's founders who fought against the injustices faced by Black women and established the institution to address these issues. The author also mentions some Spelman graduates who founded organizations to help their communities. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1967-10-14
Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson at West Mitchell C. M. E. Church. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1967-10
Sympathy telegrams sent to the Robinson family on the death of Ruby D. Smith Robinson. 13 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1967-04-13
A get-well letter from a New York Harriet Tubman School student wishing Ruby D. Smith Robinson recovery from her illness. Attached is a letter from teacher Marjorie Klatt introducing the student. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American children
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1966/1968
Get-well card from Howard Zinn sending warm wishes to Ruby Doris Smith. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1966-04-27
A get-well letter from Paula McCoy to Ruby Doris Smith Robinson describing a recent stamp program and McCoy offering to help Robinson during her illness. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
