The Mary Ann Smith Wilson - Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism spans the dates 1948-2008 with the bulk of the material dated 1960-1967. The collection documents both Ruby Doris Smith Robinson's and Mary Ann Smith Wilson's participation in the civil rights movement and the organizations with which they were affiliated. Although the collection documents both sisters' activities, the bulk of the collection reflects Ruby Doris Smith Robinson’s activism activities in the civil rights movement. Also included in the collection are photographs, correspondences, news articles, programs, reports, and flyers. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library, we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Aug 7, 2023

Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism

The Mary Ann Smith Wilson - Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism spans the dates 1948-2008 with the bulk of the material dated 1960-1967. The collection documents both Ruby Doris Smith Robinson's and Mary Ann Smith Wilson's participation in the civil rights movement and the organizations with which they were affiliated. Although the collection documents both sisters' activities, the bulk of the collection reflects Ruby Doris Smith Robinson’s activism activities in the civil rights movement. Also included in the collection are photographs, correspondences, news articles, programs, reports, and flyers.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library, we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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Mary Ann Smith Wilson, 1990
1990
Mary Ann Smith Wilson at a banquet event.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson at a banquet event.
Ruby D. Smith Robinson and Son Kenneth Toure Robinson, circa 1965
1964/1966
Ruby D. Smith Robinson is holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson, while he plays with a toy xylophone.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American families
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson is holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson, while he plays with a toy xylophone.
Ruby D. Smith Robinson and Son Kenneth Toure Robinson, circa 1965
1964/1966
Ruby D. Smith Robinson smiles and holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American families
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson smiles and holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson.
Ruby D. Smith Getting out of Jail, 1961
1961
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African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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Ruby D. Smith With Sisters, circa 1964
1960/1968
Sisters Mary, Ruby, and Catherine Smith in California.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Sisters Mary, Ruby, and Catherine Smith in California.
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson in Guinea, circa 1964
1960/1968
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson lays on the floor and writes on a notepad.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Africa, Travel
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson lays on the floor and writes on a notepad.
Ruby D. Smith at a Dinner, circa 1960
1960/1964
Ruby D. Smith, wearing a blue dress, siting and smiling at a dinner.
African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith, wearing a blue dress, siting and smiling at a dinner.
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1962
1960/1964
Ruby D. Smith holds signs with other college students [poor original image quality].
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith holds signs with other college students [poor original image quality].
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1962
1960/1964
Ruby D. Smith talks with other college students [poor original image quality].
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith talks with other college students [poor original image quality].
Protesters With Signs, circa 1960
1960/1962
Three women wear signs in protest saying, "Don't Buy Segregation" and "Don't Buy Here" during demonstration in Atlanta.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Three women wear signs in protest saying, "Don't Buy Segregation" and "Don't Buy Here" during demonstration in Atlanta.
Ruby D. Smith at Spelman College, circa 1960
1959/1963
A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American student movements, African American students
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith.
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1960
1959/1962
A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith.
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1960
1959/1962
Ruby D. Smith stands in the snow next to a car with another young woman.
African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith stands in the snow next to a car with another young woman.
Ruby D. Smith With Governor Carl E. Sanders, circa 1960
1958/1963
Sanders, Carl E., 1925-2014
An Official State photo features Ruby D. Smith as she stands with Governor Carl E. Sanders and a group.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
An Official State photo features Ruby D. Smith as she stands with Governor Carl E. Sanders and a group.
Ruby D. Smith School Days, 1951
1951
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith marked with "1951-52."
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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith marked with "1951-52."
Ruby D. Smith With Family, circa 1952
1950/1954
A young Ruby D. Smith sits in a chair and poses with a group of people.
African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A young Ruby D. Smith sits in a chair and poses with a group of people.