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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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
Correspondence is a resolution on civil rights and segregation from the Young Christian Students to Mary Ann Smith. The resolution condemns racial discrimination and endorses "peaceful resistance". 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From The Young Christian Students, March 26, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-26
Description
Correspondence is a resolution on civil rights and segregation from the Young Christian Students to Mary Ann Smith. The resolution condemns racial discrimination and endorses "peaceful resistance". 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 Bruce Babbitt, Student Body President at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana to Mary Ann Smith to show solidarity and support in the release of the Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Bruce Babbitt, March 25, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-25
Author
Babbitt, Bruce E.
Description
Correspondence from Bruce Babbitt, Student Body President at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana to Mary Ann Smith to show solidarity and support in the release of the 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 Pembroke College in Brown University's student government association to Mary Ann Smith commending COAHR on releasing the An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter also discusses the student movement at Brown University. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Pembroke College Student Government Association, March 25, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-25
Creator
Pembroke College Student Government Association
Description
Correspondence from Pembroke College in Brown University's student government association to Mary Ann Smith commending COAHR on releasing the An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter also discusses the student movement at Brown University. 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
Event program for "The College Student Movement Its Motive and Goal." The panelists are James Felder of Clark College, Lydia Tucker of Clark College, John Mack of Atlanta University, Johnny Parham of Atlanta University, and Norma Wilson of Spelman College. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Atlanta University Center Student Movement Event Program, March 24, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-24
Description
Event program for "The College Student Movement Its Motive and Goal." The panelists are James Felder of Clark College, Lydia Tucker of Clark College, John Mack of Atlanta University, Johnny Parham of Atlanta University, and Norma Wilson of Spelman College. 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 Whitney M. Young Jr., Dean at the Atlanta University School of Social Work, to Mary Ann Smith discussing an upcoming documentary by Edward R. Murrow of the National Broadcasting Company. The documentary is on Atlanta, and the show's director is requesting to meet Mary Ann Smith at the dean's office. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Whitney M. Young Jr., March 21, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-21
Author
Young, Whitney M.
Description
Correspondence from Whitney M. Young Jr., Dean at the Atlanta University School of Social Work, to Mary Ann Smith discussing an upcoming documentary by Edward R. Murrow of the National Broadcasting Company. The documentary is on Atlanta, and the show's director is requesting to meet Mary Ann Smith at the dean's office. 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 Wayne Ewing of Brown University showing 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 Wayne Ewing, March 20, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-20
Author
Ewing, Wayne
Description
Correspondence from Wayne Ewing of Brown University showing 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 the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of Young Women's Christian Association to Mary Ann Smith inviting Mary Ann to a meeting on the College Student Movement. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Young Women's Christian Association, March 18, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-18
Creator
Young Women's Christian Association
Description
Correspondence from the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of Young Women's Christian Association to Mary Ann Smith inviting Mary Ann to a meeting on the College Student Movement. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Frances Pauley to Mary Ann Smith congratulating COAHR on releasing the An Appeal for Human Rights. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Frances Pauley, March 16, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-16
Author
Pauley, Frances Freeborn, 1905-2003
Description
Correspondence from Frances Pauley to Mary Ann Smith congratulating COAHR on releasing the An Appeal for Human Rights. 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
Telegram from Edmond Dumas, Director at John Henry Hall Field on behalf of the United Packing House Workers of America to Mary Ann Smith. The United Packing House Workers of America congratulate COAHR for the release of 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 Edmond Dumas, March 16, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-16
Author
Dumas, Edmond
Description
Telegram from Edmond Dumas, Director at John Henry Hall Field on behalf of the United Packing House Workers of America to Mary Ann Smith. The United Packing House Workers of America congratulate COAHR for the release of 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 Clark Foreman, the director of Emergency Civil Liberties Committee to Mary Ann Smith at Morris Brown College in congratulations for releasing the Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Clark Foreman, March 15, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-15
Author
Foreman, Clark, 1902-1977
Description
Correspondence from Clark Foreman, the director of Emergency Civil Liberties Committee to Mary Ann Smith at Morris Brown College in congratulations for releasing the 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
A letter from John Wesley Dobbs to Mary Ann Smith, Secretary of the Student Government Association at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. Dobbs expresses satisfaction with the planning and cooperation of the representatives of six institutions of higher learning and believes that their expressions represent the views of one million Negroes living in Georgia. The letter also mentions an enclosed copy of a letter written to Dr. Rufus E. Clement, President of the University Center League. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From John Wesley Dobbs, March 10, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-10
Author
Dobbs, John Wesley, 1882-1961
Description
A letter from John Wesley Dobbs to Mary Ann Smith, Secretary of the Student Government Association at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. Dobbs expresses satisfaction with the planning and cooperation of the representatives of six institutions of higher learning and believes that their expressions represent the views of one million Negroes living in Georgia. The letter also mentions an enclosed copy of a letter written to Dr. Rufus E. Clement, President of the University Center League. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movementsAfrican American civic leaders, Voting
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Joseph Williams to Mary Ann Smith in condemnation for An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter provides statistics on the Black population, criminal activities, and welfare funding. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Joseph Williams, March 10, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-10
Author
Williams, Joseph
Description
Correspondence from Joseph Williams to Mary Ann Smith in condemnation for An Appeal for Human Rights. The letter provides statistics on the Black population, criminal activities, and welfare funding. 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
A letter of commendation from the President of the Georgia Voters League, John Wesley Dobbs, to Dr. Clement, President of Atlanta University, and associates of Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, for their "Appeal for Human Rights" published in local papers. The letter praises the statement as a strong and noble representation of intelligent thinking, wise planning, and noble endeavor to reach the minds and hearts of people in the community and state. The letter expresses pride in their leadership and cooperation and wishes them success in their efforts for liberty and freedom for all American citizens, regardless of race, color, or creed. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Rufus E. Clement From John Wesley Dobbs, March 9, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-09
Author
Dobbs, John Wesley, 1882-1961
Description
A letter of commendation from the President of the Georgia Voters League, John Wesley Dobbs, to Dr. Clement, President of Atlanta University, and associates of Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, for their "Appeal for Human Rights" published in local papers. The letter praises the statement as a strong and noble representation of intelligent thinking, wise planning, and noble endeavor to reach the minds and hearts of people in the community and state. The letter expresses pride in their leadership and cooperation and wishes them success in their efforts for liberty and freedom for all American citizens, regardless of race, color, or creed. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American civic leaders, Voting
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Carl Holman, chairman of the Atlanta Committee for Cooperative Action 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 Carl Holman, March 9, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-09
Author
Holman, Moses C., 1919-1988
Description
Correspondence from Carl Holman, chairman of the Atlanta Committee for Cooperative Action 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 Dean Sewell to Mary Ann Smith at Morris Brown Student Government Association congratulating them on 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 Dean Sewell, March 9, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-09
Author
Sewell, Dean
Description
Correspondence from Dean Sewell to Mary Ann Smith at Morris Brown Student Government Association congratulating them on 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
This newsletter and newspaper, published by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, exposes the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to promote fascist thinking in the United States. The newsletter presents evidence that suggests the HUAC's connection to various hate groups and individuals with controversial ideologies. It highlights the scandalous attack on the National Council of Churches, the involvement of committee chairman Francis Walter and staff director Richard Arens in projects funded by Wycliffe Draper, a wealthy individual interested in proving the genetic inferiority of African Americans, and the alleged receipt of private funds by the HUAC. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"HUAC Fronts Hate Groups", March 1960
Date Created
1960-03
Description
This newsletter and newspaper, published by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, exposes the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to promote fascist thinking in the United States. The newsletter presents evidence that suggests the HUAC's connection to various hate groups and individuals with controversial ideologies. It highlights the scandalous attack on the National Council of Churches, the involvement of committee chairman Francis Walter and staff director Richard Arens in projects funded by Wycliffe Draper, a wealthy individual interested in proving the genetic inferiority of African Americans, and the alleged receipt of private funds by the HUAC. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A complete account of the Atlanta demonstration against racial injustice. A group of Southern Christian ministers met in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 25 to support the city's Black community in their protests against racial injustice. This was the culmination of four days of planning and discussion involving ministers from across the South. The ministers aimed to make a "public witness" to Christ's will amid racial tensions and crises and to catch the public eye with their insistence that hate and injustice have no place in a society claiming love, reconciliation, and unity through Christ. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"The Atlanta Protest" by John Stapleton, 1960
Date Created
1960
Author
Stapleton, John
Description
A complete account of the Atlanta demonstration against racial injustice. A group of Southern Christian ministers met in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 25 to support the city's Black community in their protests against racial injustice. This was the culmination of four days of planning and discussion involving ministers from across the South. The ministers aimed to make a "public witness" to Christ's will amid racial tensions and crises and to catch the public eye with their insistence that hate and injustice have no place in a society claiming love, reconciliation, and unity through Christ. 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