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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The Southern Regional Council's statement about it's "origins and aims." Statement includes present officers, president, vice presidents, chairman, and executive director. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"The Southern Regional Council, Its Origins and Aims", circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Author
Bennette, Jr., Fred C.
Creator
Atlanta Student Movement
Description
The Southern Regional Council's statement about it's "origins and aims." Statement includes present officers, president, vice presidents, chairman, and executive director. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson's notepad. Entries include Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes. 17 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson's Notepad, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
Mary Ann Smith Wilson's notepad. Entries include Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes. 17 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
Assignment for Otis Moss by order of Fred C. Bennette Jr. Assignment is to support the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights public relations with Morris Hilliard, Lena Taylor, Herschelle Sullivan, Ruby Doris Smith, Mary Ann Smith, James Felder, and John Gibson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights Assignment for Otis Moss by order of Fred C. Bennette Jr., circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Assignment for Otis Moss by order of Fred C. Bennette Jr. Assignment is to support the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights public relations with Morris Hilliard, Lena Taylor, Herschelle Sullivan, Ruby Doris Smith, Mary Ann Smith, James Felder, and John Gibson. 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
Otis Moss of the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights organizing notes. The document briefly addresses the activities, assessments, and needs for local student demonstrations. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights Organizing Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Otis Moss of the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights organizing notes. The document briefly addresses the activities, assessments, and needs for local student demonstrations. 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
Otis Moss of the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights organizing notes. The document briefly addresses the activities the activities, assessments, and needs for local student demonstrations. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights Organizing Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Otis Moss of the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights organizing notes. The document briefly addresses the activities the activities, assessments, and needs for local student demonstrations. 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
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights organizing notes about "regulations" and changes for in the recent student demonstrations. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights Organizing Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights organizing notes about "regulations" and changes for in the recent student demonstrations. 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
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta branch 1960 membership campaign meeting agenda. The meeting is held at Hinsley Temple. Mary Ann Smith is noted as introducing the speaker Dr. B. Joseph Johnson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Membership Campaign Meeting Agenda, 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta branch 1960 membership campaign meeting agenda. The meeting is held at Hinsley Temple. Mary Ann Smith is noted as introducing the speaker Dr. B. Joseph Johnson. 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
Telegram from Charles McDew to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights, care Mary Ann Smith commending the committee on integration demonstrations. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to the Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights From Charles McDew, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Author
McDew, Charles
Description
Telegram from Charles McDew to Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights, care Mary Ann Smith commending the committee on integration demonstrations. 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
Flyer for the National Student Conference on the Sit-In Movement held in Washington, D.C. The U.S. National Student Association sponsors the conference and details information on the purpose, registration, participants, accommodations, and transportation. The flyer also includes the program and its leads. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Flyer for the National Student Conference on the Sit In Movement, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
Flyer for the National Student Conference on the Sit-In Movement held in Washington, D.C. The U.S. National Student Association sponsors the conference and details information on the purpose, registration, participants, accommodations, and transportation. The flyer also includes the program and its leads. 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 staff and students at Cornell University to the Board of Trustees at Vanderbilt University protesting the dismissal of James Lawson. The subsequent pages are from the Central Committee of National Student Christian Federation to All Christian students about their involvement in the student movement. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Vanderbilt University From Cornell University, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Cornell University
Description
Correspondence from staff and students at Cornell University to the Board of Trustees at Vanderbilt University protesting the dismissal of James Lawson. The subsequent pages are from the Central Committee of National Student Christian Federation to All Christian students about their involvement in the student movement. 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
"Support Students Demand for Freedom Now" flyer endorsed by Daytona Beach Student Movement, Houston Texas Student Protest Movement, Howard University Student Movement, and Washington, D.C. Branch NAACP. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Support Students Demand for Freedom Now", circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
"Support Students Demand for Freedom Now" flyer endorsed by Daytona Beach Student Movement, Houston Texas Student Protest Movement, Howard University Student Movement, and Washington, D.C. Branch NAACP. 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
Telegram from Josephine Wilkins to Mary Ann Smith expressing admiration for 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 Josephine Wilkins, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Author
Wilkins, Josephine Mathewson, 1893-1977
Description
Telegram from Josephine Wilkins to Mary Ann Smith expressing admiration for 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
A summarization of protest demonstration by John Stapleton. The protest was supported by 24 Southern ministers in Atlanta, Georgia in protesting against racial injustice with political leaders. Religious leaders allied with political figures urged love and reconciliation in America. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Demonstration, Southern Ministry Support, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
A summarization of protest demonstration by John Stapleton. The protest was supported by 24 Southern ministers in Atlanta, Georgia in protesting against racial injustice with political leaders. Religious leaders allied with political figures urged love and reconciliation in America. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Special eventss, African Americans--Religion
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A group of white Southern ministers from the Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches has issued a statement expressing their conviction that racial discrimination in America is morally wrong and must be addressed by the church. They denounce the use of the Bible to justify white supremacy and call on all Christians to act with humility and conviction to promote full human brotherhood. They believe that it is their responsibility as Christian ministers to make clear statements of their position on concrete social issues and to exercise vigorous civic leadership to promote interracial contacts and protect the rights of minority groups. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Demonstration, A Call to Christian Action, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
A group of white Southern ministers from the Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches has issued a statement expressing their conviction that racial discrimination in America is morally wrong and must be addressed by the church. They denounce the use of the Bible to justify white supremacy and call on all Christians to act with humility and conviction to promote full human brotherhood. They believe that it is their responsibility as Christian ministers to make clear statements of their position on concrete social issues and to exercise vigorous civic leadership to promote interracial contacts and protect the rights of minority groups. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Notes from the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights meeting discussing future meeting dates and information pertaining to the Sit-Ins. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Meeting Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Notes from the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights meeting discussing future meeting dates and information pertaining to the Sit-Ins. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Notes from the Action Committee Report referring to the integration of the lunch counters. The note drafts the conditions and plan of action for the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights and how it regards the protesting movements. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Meeting Action Committee Reports, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Notes from the Action Committee Report referring to the integration of the lunch counters. The note drafts the conditions and plan of action for the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights and how it regards the protesting movements. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Notes referring to student activism and the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights. The action report, summarized by the note, is referring to trying to get the administration to agree to have students have 3-5 days off and the students wearing a Kennedy button and be placed throughout the town to direct other students and tell them where to go for protesting. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Meeting adopted Action report, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Notes referring to student activism and the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights. The action report, summarized by the note, is referring to trying to get the administration to agree to have students have 3-5 days off and the students wearing a Kennedy button and be placed throughout the town to direct other students and tell them where to go for protesting. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A meeting agenda discussing demonstrations, marches, and the possibility of a new emphasis in the movement with Stand-Ins. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Meeting Agenda, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
A meeting agenda discussing demonstrations, marches, and the possibility of a new emphasis in the movement with Stand-Ins. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A meeting agenda with featured figures James Felder and Otis Moss. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Meeting Agenda With Negotiations, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
A meeting agenda with featured figures James Felder and Otis Moss. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Notes from the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights meeting. Notes discuss donation amounts and pricing for various items. 7 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Meeting Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Notes from the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights meeting. Notes discuss donation amounts and pricing for various items. 7 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism