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 text contains brief biographical information on several individuals, including Miss Delaney, a Spelmanite who established a mission in Nyasaland and Liberia, and Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, a civil rights activist who left Spelman to participate in sit-ins in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Finally, the text discusses Attorney Marian Wright Edelman, a veteran civil rights lawyer and the founder and director of the Children's Defense Fund, who also participated in sit-ins in downtown Atlanta and helped organize the conference that led to the founding of SNCC. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Crusaders, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" circa 1990
Date Created
1988/19992
Description
The text contains brief biographical information on several individuals, including Miss Delaney, a Spelmanite who established a mission in Nyasaland and Liberia, and Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, a civil rights activist who left Spelman to participate in sit-ins in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Finally, the text discusses Attorney Marian Wright Edelman, a veteran civil rights lawyer and the founder and director of the Children's Defense Fund, who also participated in sit-ins in downtown Atlanta and helped organize the conference that led to the founding of SNCC. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College student newspapers and periodicals, College publications
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This document is a booklet about The Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. The booklet describes the life and legacy left by Civil Rights Activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his passion for nonviolent activism. The King Center is a continuation of his commitment to teaching nonviolence. The King Center provides various extracurricular activities such as internships and nonviolent conflict training programs for students. The center also served as a Library, Archive, and Museum with an exhibition hall for meetings. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change, circa 1990
Date Created
1988/1992
Description
This document is a booklet about The Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. The booklet describes the life and legacy left by Civil Rights Activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his passion for nonviolent activism. The King Center is a continuation of his commitment to teaching nonviolence. The King Center provides various extracurricular activities such as internships and nonviolent conflict training programs for students. The center also served as a Library, Archive, and Museum with an exhibition hall for meetings. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Groups and organizations, African American churches, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This brochure promoted the Underground Atlanta located between Peachtree St and Central Ave at Alabama St. Underground Atlanta celebrates the city's heritage and vibrant urban environment, offering a mix of sights, sounds, and unique experiences. The Humbug Square Street Market adds a lively turn-of-the-century charm with street fairs and a wide range of merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy diverse dining options in the Old Alabama Eatery food court. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Underground Atlanta, circa 1990
Date Created
1988/1992
Description
This brochure promoted the Underground Atlanta located between Peachtree St and Central Ave at Alabama St. Underground Atlanta celebrates the city's heritage and vibrant urban environment, offering a mix of sights, sounds, and unique experiences. The Humbug Square Street Market adds a lively turn-of-the-century charm with street fairs and a wide range of merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy diverse dining options in the Old Alabama Eatery food court. 4 pages.
Subject
City planning, Recreation, Special eventss, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Tribute presentation notes about Ruby Doris Smith by sister Catherine Robinson, addressed to Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology, and her organization Save Our Children Global Network. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Tribute to Ruby Doris Smith by Catherine Smith Robinson, circa 1989
Date Created
1988/1990
Description
Tribute presentation notes about Ruby Doris Smith by sister Catherine Robinson, addressed to Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology, and her organization Save Our Children Global Network. 3 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
Emerge magazine's article on Ruby D. Smith Robinson, Freedom Summer, and sexual politics in Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The biography article talks about Smith's involvement with the civil rights movement and how Ruby Doris transformed from a middle-class college student to a dedicated activist and administrator. Meanwhile, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) debated whether to participate in Freedom Summer, a joint effort with other civil rights groups to register Black voters in Mississippi, despite concerns about the impact on SNCC's character and image. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Liberated Woman", August 1988
Date Created
1988-08
Description
Emerge magazine's article on Ruby D. Smith Robinson, Freedom Summer, and sexual politics in Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The biography article talks about Smith's involvement with the civil rights movement and how Ruby Doris transformed from a middle-class college student to a dedicated activist and administrator. Meanwhile, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) debated whether to participate in Freedom Summer, a joint effort with other civil rights groups to register Black voters in Mississippi, despite concerns about the impact on SNCC's character and image. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Tributes in Sage's student supplement issue by co-editors Deborah Parms and Jennifer Freeman. A personal tribute by Susan D. Mitchell, and the article "A 'Heartbeat' for Liberation: The Reclamation of Ruby Doris Smith" by Jacqueline Jones Royster. 5 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Tributes to Ruby Doris Smith in SAGE, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Tributes in Sage's student supplement issue by co-editors Deborah Parms and Jennifer Freeman. A personal tribute by Susan D. Mitchell, and the article "A 'Heartbeat' for Liberation: The Reclamation of Ruby Doris Smith" by Jacqueline Jones Royster. 5 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
Readers Digest "Personal Glimpses" article where Charlayne Hunter-Gault recalls Ruby Doris Smith's student activism, and her quote "Don't forget why you're here." 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Personal Glimpses", September 1987
Date Created
1987-09
Description
Readers Digest "Personal Glimpses" article where Charlayne Hunter-Gault recalls Ruby Doris Smith's student activism, and her quote "Don't forget why you're here." 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 is a biography of Ruby D. Smith Robinson from a Spelman publication. Ruby Doris Smith Robinson is recognized as an unsung heroine of Spelman College and the civil rights movement. At seventeen, she left college to actively participate in sit-ins and other demonstrations actively, becoming an integral part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Robinson played a crucial role in the movement's early success and later contributed to the fight against sexism within the movement by organizing a group of women to address gender discrimination. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson Biography, circa 1985
Date Created
1983/1987
Description
This is a biography of Ruby D. Smith Robinson from a Spelman publication. Ruby Doris Smith Robinson is recognized as an unsung heroine of Spelman College and the civil rights movement. At seventeen, she left college to actively participate in sit-ins and other demonstrations actively, becoming an integral part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Robinson played a crucial role in the movement's early success and later contributed to the fight against sexism within the movement by organizing a group of women to address gender discrimination. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Black Women Achievements Against The Odds", a calendar for 1984-86. Ruby Doris Smith is highlighted in March 1985 as a leading Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Black Women Achievements Against The Odds" Calendar, circa 1983
Date Created
1982/1985
Description
"Black Women Achievements Against The Odds", a calendar for 1984-86. Ruby Doris Smith is highlighted in March 1985 as a leading Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 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
"For Ruby Doris, Hopefully" excerpts from the keynote speech of Charlayne Hunter-Gault at the Centennial Dinner, April 9, 1981 in the Spelman Messenger 1981 Celebration Issue. Hunter-Gault discusses Ruby Doris's story, and impact on her personal life. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", April 9, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-09
Description
"For Ruby Doris, Hopefully" excerpts from the keynote speech of Charlayne Hunter-Gault at the Centennial Dinner, April 9, 1981 in the Spelman Messenger 1981 Celebration Issue. Hunter-Gault discusses Ruby Doris's story, and impact on her personal life. 3 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
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", Speech by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Author
Hunter-Gault, Charlayne
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College publications, College student newspapers and periodicals
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Articles in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Intown Extra about the Atlanta student movement, desegregation, An Appeal for Human Rights, sit-ins, and key figures. Figures highlighted include Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Lonnie C. King, Ben Brown, and Julian Bond. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
The Atlanta Journal Constitution Intown Extra, February 21, 1980
Date Created
1980-02-21
Description
Articles in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Intown Extra about the Atlanta student movement, desegregation, An Appeal for Human Rights, sit-ins, and key figures. Figures highlighted include Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Lonnie C. King, Ben Brown, and Julian Bond. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Civil Rights movements
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Alice Smith From Bernice Johnson Reagon, May 25, 1979
Date Created
1979-05-25
Author
Reagon, Bernice Johnson, 1942-
Description
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.
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
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Tribute by Carolyn Long Banks, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Author
Banks, Carolyn Long
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Spelman Founders Day Address, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Dr. Mary Ann Smith Wilson From Vincent Fort, circa 1979
Date Created
1978/1980
Author
Fort, Vincent
Description
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.
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
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Black Scholar Interviews Kathleen Cleaver", December 1971
Date Created
1971-12
Description
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.
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 excerpt from chapter 21, titled "I Can Sing Atlanta The Young Warriors", of Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays' book Born to Rebel An Autobiography. Dr. Mays talks about In 1960, students from Morehouse and Spelman colleges planned a sit-in demonstration to protest against the discrimination faced by Black people in Atlanta's downtown restaurants. The plan was inspired by the Greensboro sit-ins, where four students refused to leave a white store's lunch counter and sparked a revolution against segregation in eating establishments in the South. The six presidents of the Atlanta University Center were supportive of the students' plans, but each student was encouraged to make their own decision and be prepared to face the consequences for violating the unjust law. 14 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Born to Rebel, Dr Benjamin Elijah Mays Autobiography, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1972
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
An excerpt from chapter 21, titled "I Can Sing Atlanta The Young Warriors", of Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays' book Born to Rebel An Autobiography. Dr. Mays talks about In 1960, students from Morehouse and Spelman colleges planned a sit-in demonstration to protest against the discrimination faced by Black people in Atlanta's downtown restaurants. The plan was inspired by the Greensboro sit-ins, where four students refused to leave a white store's lunch counter and sparked a revolution against segregation in eating establishments in the South. The six presidents of the Atlanta University Center were supportive of the students' plans, but each student was encouraged to make their own decision and be prepared to face the consequences for violating the unjust law. 14 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Protest movements, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin from the Southeastern Regional Office. Bulletin discusses current race relations and progress in school desegregation. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin, Fall 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin from the Southeastern Regional Office. Bulletin discusses current race relations and progress in school desegregation. 3 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
This is a flyer about Florida A&M student William H. Larkins visiting CORE in Chicago, Illinois. Larkin was a student activist recently released from Jail due to his sit-in demonstrations. While in Chicago, CORE provided a schedule and list of locations where Larkin was to speak at. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Florida A and M Student Leader William H. Larkins Visits Chicago", 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Congress of Racial Equality
Description
This is a flyer about Florida A&M student William H. Larkins visiting CORE in Chicago, Illinois. Larkin was a student activist recently released from Jail due to his sit-in demonstrations. While in Chicago, CORE provided a schedule and list of locations where Larkin was to speak at. 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
Article in The Black Panther in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"SNCC Veteran Dies, Ruby Doris Robinson", November 23, 1967
Date Created
1967-11-23
Description
Article in The Black Panther in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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 transcripted speech by James Forman. The keynote address was given on November 23rd, 1967, at the Western Regional Black Youth Conference in Los Angeles, California. At the beginning of the speech, Forman gives acknowledgments to the leaders and activists of SNCC for their courageous acts and dynamic leadership. Forman also presents a poem called "Liberation Will Come From A Black Thing." After his poetry, he elaborates on his keynote speech, "Liberation Will Come From A Black Thing." Forman discusses the historical examples of liberation movements from Black people, relates them to the mission of SNCC, and how Bblack power is a revolutionary tool. 13 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
James Forman's Speech, Black Youth Conference, November 23, 1967
Date Created
1967-11-23
Author
Forman, James
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
A transcripted speech by James Forman. The keynote address was given on November 23rd, 1967, at the Western Regional Black Youth Conference in Los Angeles, California. At the beginning of the speech, Forman gives acknowledgments to the leaders and activists of SNCC for their courageous acts and dynamic leadership. Forman also presents a poem called "Liberation Will Come From A Black Thing." After his poetry, he elaborates on his keynote speech, "Liberation Will Come From A Black Thing." Forman discusses the historical examples of liberation movements from Black people, relates them to the mission of SNCC, and how Bblack power is a revolutionary tool. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A newsletter from the Bay Area SNCC Liberation Nets on November 1967. It starts with reflecting on the change in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and its dedicated young black activists, discussing the toll of their previous struggles and the brutality they faced. It then provides a biography of Ruby Doris Robinson, a prominent SNCC member who dedicated herself to the Black liberation movement but passed away due to cancer. The newsletter highlights the need for support and donations of various resources for SNCC's programs, including educational initiatives, community organizing, and political education. This document describes three incidents of racist police aggression in the Bay Area, one involving Huey P. Newton. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Bay Area SNCC Liberation News", November 1967
Date Created
1967-11
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
A newsletter from the Bay Area SNCC Liberation Nets on November 1967. It starts with reflecting on the change in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and its dedicated young black activists, discussing the toll of their previous struggles and the brutality they faced. It then provides a biography of Ruby Doris Robinson, a prominent SNCC member who dedicated herself to the Black liberation movement but passed away due to cancer. The newsletter highlights the need for support and donations of various resources for SNCC's programs, including educational initiatives, community organizing, and political education. This document describes three incidents of racist police aggression in the Bay Area, one involving Huey P. Newton. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Article in Jet Magazine in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Rare Blood Disease Fatal To a Founder of SNCC", October 26, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-26
Description
Article in Jet Magazine in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 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
Article in The Flatlands in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"In Memory of a Sister", October 18, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-18
Description
Article in The Flatlands in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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
Article in the Atlanta Voice in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Mrs. Ruby Doris Robinson Dies, Funeral Saturday", October 15, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-15
Description
Article in the Atlanta Voice in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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
Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson at West Mitchell C. M. E. Church. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson, October 14, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-14
Description
Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson at West Mitchell C. M. E. Church. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Article in Atlanta Daily World in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Funeral Rites for Former SNCC Executive Secretary", October 14, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-14
Description
Article in Atlanta Daily World in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 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
Cemetery record card from South View Cemetery in memory of Ruby Doris Smith. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Cemetery Record Card, October 14, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-14
Description
Cemetery record card from South View Cemetery in memory of Ruby Doris Smith. 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
Article in the Atlanta Inquirer in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Final Rites Set for 'Ruby Doris'", October 14, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-14
Description
Article in the Atlanta Inquirer in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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
Funeral notice in the Atlanta Constitution for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Funeral Notice for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, October 13, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-13
Description
Funeral notice in the Atlanta Constitution for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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
Article in the Atlanta Constitution in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 1 page.
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
Date Created
1967-10-11
Description
Article in the Atlanta Constitution in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee member. 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
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.
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
Date Created
1967-10-10
Creator
Medical Committee for Human Rights
Description
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.
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
Article in the New York Times in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Ruby Robinson, 26, A SNCC Founder", October 10, 1967
Date Created
1967-10-10
Description
Article in the New York Times in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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
Sympathy telegrams sent to the Robinson family on the death of Ruby D. Smith Robinson. 13 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Sympathy Telegrams, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Description
Sympathy telegrams sent to the Robinson family on the death of Ruby D. Smith Robinson. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Article in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Newsletter in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Another Warrior Gone", September October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commitee
Description
Article in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Newsletter in memoriam of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 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 Charles Sharrod to Ruby Doris Smith at Beth Israel Hospital about the Southwest Georgia Project. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Ruby Doris Smith From Charles Sherrod, May 23, 1967
Date Created
1967-05-23
Author
Sherrod, Charles, 1937-2022
Description
Correspondence from Charles Sharrod to Ruby Doris Smith at Beth Israel Hospital about the Southwest Georgia Project. 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 get-well letter from a New York Harriet Tubman School student wishing Ruby D. Smith Robinson recovery from her illness. Attached is a letter from teacher Marjorie Klatt introducing the student. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Ruby D. Smith Robinson From School Teacher and Student, April 13, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-13
Description
A get-well letter from a New York Harriet Tubman School student wishing Ruby D. Smith Robinson recovery from her illness. Attached is a letter from teacher Marjorie Klatt introducing the student. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American children
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This document is an SNCC Newsletter Vol. No 2 was published in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 6th, 1967. In this issue of the SNCC Newsletter, the front page topic is about the postmaster of Atlanta destroying a sack of SNCC mail. Later in the newsletter, SNCC talks about the ongoing protest against the Vietnam War, a racially driven war by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Other topics in the newsletter are reports of an art festival in Ohio, Texas Southern University, Anti-Apartheid Activism, "Ed Brooke-A Black Man Without A Cause," The Milk Industry, Stop & Frisk Policies, other reports from Chicago and other SNCC chapters, conscientious objection from Morehouse students, news from Mississippi, and the American struggle against Communism. 8 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
SNCC Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 2, April 6, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-06
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
This document is an SNCC Newsletter Vol. No 2 was published in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 6th, 1967. In this issue of the SNCC Newsletter, the front page topic is about the postmaster of Atlanta destroying a sack of SNCC mail. Later in the newsletter, SNCC talks about the ongoing protest against the Vietnam War, a racially driven war by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Other topics in the newsletter are reports of an art festival in Ohio, Texas Southern University, Anti-Apartheid Activism, "Ed Brooke-A Black Man Without A Cause," The Milk Industry, Stop & Frisk Policies, other reports from Chicago and other SNCC chapters, conscientious objection from Morehouse students, news from Mississippi, and the American struggle against Communism. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Get-well letter from Bob and the Southwest Georgia Project to Ruby Doris Smith. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Ruby Doris Smith From Bob, April 3, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-03
Description
Get-well letter from Bob and the Southwest Georgia Project to Ruby Doris Smith. 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
This letter is from Fay. D Bellamy explains the existence of a staff coordinating committee and central committee within SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee). The notice emphasizes clarity and adherence to procedures to avoid confusion. It expresses the importance of focusing on program-related discussions and moving SNCC forward rather than engaging in irrelevant matters. The sender requests everyone's cooperation and assistance for a successful meeting and encourages questions to be addressed through written correspondence. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
SNCC Coordinating Committee List, March 22, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-22
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
This letter is from Fay. D Bellamy explains the existence of a staff coordinating committee and central committee within SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee). The notice emphasizes clarity and adherence to procedures to avoid confusion. It expresses the importance of focusing on program-related discussions and moving SNCC forward rather than engaging in irrelevant matters. The sender requests everyone's cooperation and assistance for a successful meeting and encourages questions to be addressed through written correspondence. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This document is a memo from Stokely Carmichael requesting all project directors and office directors to submit itemized budgets for the fiscal year 1967-1968, including funds from sources other than Atlanta. Additionally, project directors are instructed to submit names of staff members and individuals who should be allowed to attend the staff meeting, with the first few days restricted to staff members only and the last two days open to all other workers. The memo is signed by Stokely Carmichael. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
SNCC Staff Letter From Stokely Carmichael, March 20, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-20
Author
Carmichael, Stokely
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
This document is a memo from Stokely Carmichael requesting all project directors and office directors to submit itemized budgets for the fiscal year 1967-1968, including funds from sources other than Atlanta. Additionally, project directors are instructed to submit names of staff members and individuals who should be allowed to attend the staff meeting, with the first few days restricted to staff members only and the last two days open to all other workers. The memo is signed by Stokely Carmichael. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This document list of the publications that were available for purchase from SNCC and published by The Student Voice and SNCC. All proceeds were given to SNCC. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
SNCC Publication Catalog, March 17, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-17
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
This document list of the publications that were available for purchase from SNCC and published by The Student Voice and SNCC. All proceeds were given to SNCC. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence from Len Holt to Ruby Doris Smith to get well and discuss Black experiences in the U.S and Puerto Rico. 7 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Ruby Doris Smith From Len Holt, March 12, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-12
Author
Holt, Len
Description
Correspondence from Len Holt to Ruby Doris Smith to get well and discuss Black experiences in the U.S and Puerto Rico. 7 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
This newsletter is the first issue of the SNCC Newsletter from the Communication Department. The first issue provides summarizations of various reports and meetings that were facilitated by SNCC and its members. The newsletter discusses meetings that were held in the Bahamas, a town meeting in Chicago, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, New York, and Mississippi. 5 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
SNCC Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 1, March 15, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-12
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
This newsletter is the first issue of the SNCC Newsletter from the Communication Department. The first issue provides summarizations of various reports and meetings that were facilitated by SNCC and its members. The newsletter discusses meetings that were held in the Bahamas, a town meeting in Chicago, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, New York, and Mississippi. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter from Stokely Carmichael, Freddie Green, Cleveland Sellers, John Buffington, Shirley Wright, James Forman, Bob Smith, Stanley Wise, Willie Ricks, Fred Meely, and Jennifer Lawson to the Atlanta Project of the Student Nonviolent Committee. The letter outlines the Atlanta Project's failure to meet program expectations, and removes the Atlanta Project from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to the Atlanta Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee From the Central Committee, March 7, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-07
Creator
Central Committee
Description
Letter from Stokely Carmichael, Freddie Green, Cleveland Sellers, John Buffington, Shirley Wright, James Forman, Bob Smith, Stanley Wise, Willie Ricks, Fred Meely, and Jennifer Lawson to the Atlanta Project of the Student Nonviolent Committee. The letter outlines the Atlanta Project's failure to meet program expectations, and removes the Atlanta Project from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. 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
This update from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) provides information about seven SNCC workers the federal government indicted. The indictments stem from a demonstration on August 17, 1966, where young Black protesters picketed the 12th Army headquarters in Atlanta to protest the Vietnam War and the high percentage of Black men being drafted. The protesters faced harassment and arrests during the demonstration; some were charged with assaulting officers. While serving their three-month sentences, they experienced mistreatment and segregation in prison. After filing lawsuits against the city of Atlanta, the prisoners were released, but one member, Johnny Wilson, was sentenced to three years on a Georgia chain gang. The seven indicted workers now face charges of injuring government property and interfering with the Universal Military Training and Service Act. The update appeals for bail money and funds for legal costs to support these young people. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Seven SNCC Workers Indicted", March 7, 1967
Date Created
1967-03-07
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
This update from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) provides information about seven SNCC workers the federal government indicted. The indictments stem from a demonstration on August 17, 1966, where young Black protesters picketed the 12th Army headquarters in Atlanta to protest the Vietnam War and the high percentage of Black men being drafted. The protesters faced harassment and arrests during the demonstration; some were charged with assaulting officers. While serving their three-month sentences, they experienced mistreatment and segregation in prison. After filing lawsuits against the city of Atlanta, the prisoners were released, but one member, Johnny Wilson, was sentenced to three years on a Georgia chain gang. The seven indicted workers now face charges of injuring government property and interfering with the Universal Military Training and Service Act. The update appeals for bail money and funds for legal costs to support these young people. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter from Howard Moore Jr. of Ward, Moore and Alexander law offices to Ruby Doris asking her to complete a series of questions an return them to him. Questions are unidentified. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Ruby Doris Smith Robinson From Howard Moore, February 28, 1967
Date Created
1967-02-28
Author
Moore, Howard
Description
Letter from Howard Moore Jr. of Ward, Moore and Alexander law offices to Ruby Doris asking her to complete a series of questions an return them to him. Questions are unidentified. 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 Julian Bond at the House of Representatives Atlanta office to Ruby Doris Smith at Beth Israel Hospital. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Letter to Ruby Doris Smith From Julian Bond, February 16, 1967
Date Created
1967-02-16
Author
Bond, Julian, 1940-2015
Description
Correspondence from Julian Bond at the House of Representatives Atlanta office to Ruby Doris Smith at Beth Israel Hospital. 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 paper written by James Forman, an Organizational Secretary. Forman divides the paper into four sections: "Toward a Definition of power for Us, the Powerless", "The Political Organizer is a Leader", "Three Qualities of a good organizer", and "Seven Steps a political organizer must take if he is to be effective". Forman illustrates the fundamental qualities of what he believes to be a leader and organizer of a political movement. He mentions that a good organizer is a well-rounded individual that demonstrates effectiveness and awareness of situations. Forman uses this paper for an SNCC workshop. 13 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Basic Steps Toward Becoming a Good Political Organizer by James Forman, February 1967
Date Created
1967-02
Author
Forman, James
Creator
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Description
A paper written by James Forman, an Organizational Secretary. Forman divides the paper into four sections: "Toward a Definition of power for Us, the Powerless", "The Political Organizer is a Leader", "Three Qualities of a good organizer", and "Seven Steps a political organizer must take if he is to be effective". Forman illustrates the fundamental qualities of what he believes to be a leader and organizer of a political movement. He mentions that a good organizer is a well-rounded individual that demonstrates effectiveness and awareness of situations. Forman uses this paper for an SNCC workshop. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism