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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An article in the Atlanta Inquirer by Lonnie King about Atlanta's many adult leaders in the student movement, and how that differs from other cities with one or two non student leaders. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Let Freedom Ring" by Lonnie King, August 21, 1960
Date Created
1960-08-21
Author
King, Lonnie C., Jr. 1936-2019
Description
An article in the Atlanta Inquirer by Lonnie King about Atlanta's many adult leaders in the student movement, and how that differs from other cities with one or two non student leaders. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
An article in the Atlanta Inquirer about the lack of training opportunities and facilities for Black physicians and post graduates that Hughes Spalding Pavilion was to provide. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Auditor's Figures Not the Whole Story at Hughes Spalding", August, 21, 1960
Date Created
1960-08-21
Description
An article in the Atlanta Inquirer about the lack of training opportunities and facilities for Black physicians and post graduates that Hughes Spalding Pavilion was to provide. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Statement from the Southern Regional Council on "its origin and aims." The statement also includes present officers' names and titles. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"The Southern Regional Council, Its Origin and Aims" July 11, 1960
Date Created
1960-07-11
Description
Statement from the Southern Regional Council on "its origin and aims." The statement also includes present officers' names and titles. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Robert W. Abrams with the National Student Christian Federation to Mary Ann Smith inviting her to the Summer Conference Scholarship Program that is for Black students involved in the student nonviolence movement. Enclosed with the letter is a pamphlet about Ecumenical voluntary service, and a statement from National Student Christian Federation on its solidarity with the nonviolent movement. Included is also an application and the list of summer conferences across the U.S. 8 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Robert W. Abrams, May 23, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-23
Author
Abrams, Robert W.
Creator
The National Student Christian Federation
Description
Correspondence from Robert W. Abrams with the National Student Christian Federation to Mary Ann Smith inviting her to the Summer Conference Scholarship Program that is for Black students involved in the student nonviolence movement. Enclosed with the letter is a pamphlet about Ecumenical voluntary service, and a statement from National Student Christian Federation on its solidarity with the nonviolent movement. Included is also an application and the list of summer conferences across the U.S. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from the Office of the Dean to Morris Brown College Faculty to excuse Mary Ann Smith, Bobby Sebly, and William [?] from class. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence From the Office of the Dean to Morris Brown College Faculty, May 17, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-17
Description
Correspondence from the Office of the Dean to Morris Brown College Faculty to excuse Mary Ann Smith, Bobby Sebly, and William [?] from class. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Forrest Green, President at the Detroit Morehouse Alumni Association to Don Clarke of the Student Defense Fund at Morehouse College. The letter includes a donation to the Student Defense Fund with plans to raise and donate $1,500. Donation in support of the Appeal for Human Rights. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Don Clarke From Forrest Green, May 4, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-04
Author
Green, Forrest
Description
Correspondence from Forrest Green, President at the Detroit Morehouse Alumni Association to Don Clarke of the Student Defense Fund at Morehouse College. The letter includes a donation to the Student Defense Fund with plans to raise and donate $1,500. Donation in support of the Appeal for Human Rights. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Curt Carter, student body president at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana to Mary Ann Smith to show solidarity and support in the release of Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Curt Carter, May 2, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-02
Author
Carter, Curt
Description
Correspondence from Curt Carter, student body president at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana to Mary Ann Smith to show solidarity and support in the release of Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Ella Baker on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Inc., to Mary Ann Smith asking to spread the word of an upcoming talk by Kenneth Kaunda about the nonviolent student movement. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Ella Baker, May 2, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-02
Author
Baker, Ella, 1903-1986
Creator
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Inc.
Description
Correspondence from Ella Baker on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Inc., to Mary Ann Smith asking to spread the word of an upcoming talk by Kenneth Kaunda about the nonviolent student movement. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Invitation for Mary Ann Smith to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the First Congregational Church. Invitation by the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations and Georgia Council on Human Relations. Invitation includes evening program with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s talk titled "The Struggle for Racial Justice". 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Invitation for Mary Ann Smith To Hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 29, 1960
Date Created
1960-04-29
Description
Invitation for Mary Ann Smith to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the First Congregational Church. Invitation by the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations and Georgia Council on Human Relations. Invitation includes evening program with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s talk titled "The Struggle for Racial Justice". 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American churches
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Harvey Pressman of Emergency Public Integration Committee to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter lists schools participating in racial equality demonstrations, asking Committee on Appeal or Human Rights to add to it. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights From Harvey Pressman, April 29, 1960
Date Created
1960-04-29
Author
Pressman, Harvey
Description
Correspondence from Harvey Pressman of Emergency Public Integration Committee to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter lists schools participating in racial equality demonstrations, asking Committee on Appeal or Human Rights to add to it. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from PHAON at the Political Action Committee with the NAACP to Mary Ann Smith about reproducing student movement fliers for free. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From PHAON, April 12, 1960
Date Created
1960-04-12
Creator
PHANON
Description
Correspondence from PHAON at the Political Action Committee with the NAACP to Mary Ann Smith about reproducing student movement fliers for free. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Office memorandum from Connie Curry of the Southern Student Human Relations Project to Mary Ann Smith asking that she find a student to attend the Leadership Conference and Workshop. The Leadership Conference and Workshop details are included. The event is held by the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations on "the immorality of racial segregation." 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Connie Curry, April 8, 1960
Date Created
1960-04-08
Author
Curry, Constance, 1933-2020
Description
Office memorandum from Connie Curry of the Southern Student Human Relations Project to Mary Ann Smith asking that she find a student to attend the Leadership Conference and Workshop. The Leadership Conference and Workshop details are included. The event is held by the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations on "the immorality of racial segregation." 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Harvey Pressman of the Emergency Public Integration Committee to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter details EPIC activities and membership and is a call to action for May 17 student demonstration. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights From Harvey Pressman, April 2, 1960
Date Created
1960-04-02
Author
Pressman, Harvey
Description
Correspondence from Harvey Pressman of the Emergency Public Integration Committee to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter details EPIC activities and membership and is a call to action for May 17 student demonstration. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from A. Philip Randolph, Bernard Lee, Harry Belafonte, and Curtis Ganz of the Committee to Defend Martin Luther King Jr. to the public asking to sign the petition and pledge against Woolworth. The petition condemns Woolworths' inequitable service to Black people, and the pledge serves as notice not to buy from the business. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence From the Committee to Defend Martin Luther King Jr. to the Public, April 1960
Date Created
1960-04
Description
Correspondence from A. Philip Randolph, Bernard Lee, Harry Belafonte, and Curtis Ganz of the Committee to Defend Martin Luther King Jr. to the public asking to sign the petition and pledge against Woolworth. The petition condemns Woolworths' inequitable service to Black people, and the pledge serves as notice not to buy from the business. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Rod J. Pera on behalf of the student senate at Hershey Junior College to the Student Body President at Morris Brown College, addressed to Mary Ann Smith, the secretary. The letter is to express solidarity with the release of the An Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Morris Brown College Student Body President From the Hershey Junior College Student Senate,
Date Created
1960-03-31
Creator
Hershey Junior College Student Senate
Description
Correspondence from Rod J. Pera on behalf of the student senate at Hershey Junior College to the Student Body President at Morris Brown College, addressed to Mary Ann Smith, the secretary. The letter is to express solidarity with the release of the An Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith and "Friends and Brothers in Christ" from Colston Chandler and Beverly Savage of the Student Christian Movement in New England. The letter supports "recent demonstrations of Southern students to oppose lunch counter segregation." 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Colston Chandler and Beverly Savage, March 30, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-30
Author
Chandler, Colston, Savage, Beverly
Description
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith and "Friends and Brothers in Christ" from Colston Chandler and Beverly Savage of the Student Christian Movement in New England. The letter supports "recent demonstrations of Southern students to oppose lunch counter segregation." 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Skip Easterly of the Young Christian Students to Mary Ann Smith expressing support and solidarity in the student movement and the release of the An Appeal for Human Rights. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Skip Easterly, March 30, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-30
Author
Easterly, Skip
Description
Correspondence from Skip Easterly of the Young Christian Students to Mary Ann Smith expressing support and solidarity in the student movement and the release of the An Appeal for Human Rights. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Tolbert H. McCarrol of Tanner & Carney Attorneys at Law to Marry Ann Smith commending the An Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Tolbert H. McCarroll, March 29, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-29
Author
McCarrol, Tolbert H.
Description
Correspondence from Tolbert H. McCarrol of Tanner & Carney Attorneys at Law to Marry Ann Smith commending the An Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Richard Trombly to Mary Ann Smith expressing encouragement and admiration for the An Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Richard Trombly, March 28, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-28
Author
Trombley, Warren
Description
Correspondence from Richard Trombly to Mary Ann Smith expressing encouragement and admiration for the An Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Warren Scott, the Episcopal Chaplain at the Atlanta University Center, to Mary Ann Smith sending a list of those who signed An Appeal for Human Rights, and suggesting the resolution be sent to Vanderbilt University. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Warren Scott, March 26, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-26
Author
Scott, Warren
Description
Correspondence from Warren Scott, the Episcopal Chaplain at the Atlanta University Center, to Mary Ann Smith sending a list of those who signed An Appeal for Human Rights, and suggesting the resolution be sent to Vanderbilt University. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism