| Title | Date Created | Author | Creator | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", Speech by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, April 1981 | 1981-04 | Hunter-Gault, Charlayne | 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 | |
| Letter to Alice Smith From Bernice Johnson Reagon, May 25, 1979 | 1979-05-25 | Reagon, Bernice Johnson, 1942- | Correspondence from Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Culture Historian at the Smithsonian Institution to Alice Smith, Ruby's mother. The letter discusses Dr. Johnson Reagon's article about Ruby Doris Smith, and her plans to write a book on Ruby. 10 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Ruby D. Smith Tribute by Carolyn Long Banks, circa 1980 | 1978/1982 | Banks, Carolyn Long | 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 | |
| Spelman Founders Day Address, circa 1980 | 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 | ||
| Letter to Dr. Mary Ann Smith Wilson From Vincent Fort, circa 1979 | 1978/1980 | Fort, Vincent | Correspondence from Vincent Fort to Dr. Mary Ann Smith Wilson asking to complete an interview release form. The interview was about the Atlanta sit-in movement. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| "Black Scholar Interviews Kathleen Cleaver", December 1971 | 1971-12 | Interview in The Black Scholar with Kathleen Cleaver by Sister Julie Herve, daughter of Richard Wright. Cleaver discusses Ruby Doris' commitment and struggles in the student movement. 5 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "SNCC Veteran Dies, Ruby Doris Robinson", November 23, 1967 | 1967-11-23 | Article in The Black Panther in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Rare Blood Disease Fatal To a Founder of SNCC", October 26, 1967 | 1967-10-26 | Article in Jet Magazine in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "In Memory of a Sister", October 18, 1967 | 1967-10-18 | Article in The Flatlands in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Mrs. Ruby Doris Robinson Dies, Funeral Saturday", October 15, 1967 | 1967-10-15 | Article in the Atlanta Voice in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson, October 14, 1967 | 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 | ||
| "Funeral Rites for Former SNCC Executive Secretary", October 14, 1967 | 1967-10-14 | Article in Atlanta Daily World in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Cemetery Record Card, October 14, 1967 | 1967-10-14 | Cemetery record card from South View Cemetery in memory of Ruby Doris Smith. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Final Rites Set for 'Ruby Doris'", October 14, 1967 | 1967-10-14 | Article in the Atlanta Inquirer in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Funeral Notice for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, October 13, 1967 | 1967-10-13 | Funeral notice in the Atlanta Constitution for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee's Ruby Robinson Rites Will Be Saturday", October 11, 1967 | 1967-10-11 | Article in the Atlanta Constitution in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Letter to Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee From the Medical Committee for Human Rights, October 10, 1 | 1967-10-10 | Medical Committee for Human Rights | Letter from Dr. Quentin Young on behalf of the Medical Committee for Human Rights to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee to express sympathy for Ruby Doris' passing. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| "Ruby Robinson, 26, A SNCC Founder", October 10, 1967 | 1967-10-10 | Article in the New York Times in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Sympathy Telegrams, October 1967 | 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 | ||
| "Another Warrior Gone", September October 1967 | 1967-10 | Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commitee | Article in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Newsletter in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism |
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.
