| Title | Date Created | Author | Creator | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brisbane Institute Pamphlet, COAHR Voices of the Student Movement, 1998 | 1998 | The Brisbane Institute was founded in 1984 by Dr. Robert E. Brisbane as a memorial to his work. The institute's mission is to continue Dr. Brisbane's tradition of leadership in political study and activism. Its current programs include a community-based public policy think tank, community support, and development projects, and the Southern Center for Labor Education and Organizing. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African American teachers, African American men | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Voices of the Atlanta Student Movement Memory Ticklers, 1998 | 1998 | A list of prompted "memory ticklers" or items pertaining to the Atlanta Student Movement. 4 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Kaji Spellman Interview With Karen Spellman, December 16, 1997 | 1997-12-16 | Article in Scholastic's "Oh Freedom - Kids Talk About the Civil Rights Movement with the People Who Made it Happen." Kaji Spellman with her mother Karen Spellman who mentions Ruby Doris Smith as her favorite civil rights leader. 4 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", circa 1998 | 1996/2000 | Meet the Author Flyer for Cynthia Griggs Fleming for her book, "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", books provided by WordsWorth Booksellers. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", circa 1998 | 1996/2000 | Meet the Author Flyer for Cynthia Griggs Fleming for her book "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", books provided by WordsWorth Booksellers. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson", circa 1998 | 1996/2000 | Book promotion flyer for "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" by Cynthia Griggs Fleming. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Letter to Cynthia Fleming From Jerry Thornberry, April 24, 1994 | 1994-04-21 | Thornberry, Jerry | Correspondence from Jerry Thornberry at the Gilman School to Cynthia Flemming at the University of Tennessee. Thornberry thanks Flemming for her essay on Ruby Doris Smith that he assigned to his Black History Class, and discusses it's effect on his students. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| "Black Women Activists and The Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee", 1993 | 1993 | Fleming, Cynthia G., 1949- | Article in the Journal of Women's History, "Black Women Activists and The Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee: The Case of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" by Cynthia Griggs Fleming. 19 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Spelman Convocation Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, September 12, 1991 | 1991-09-12 | Spelman Convocation Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, September 12, 1991 with opening remarks by Tiffany Patterson and the main address by Dr. Cynthia Fleming. Convocation was part of the Living and Learning Program in the Fall Semester of 1991-92. 4 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Correspondence From Mary Ann Smith Wilson to The Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights, April 19, 1991 | 1991-04-19 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | A letter from Mary Ann Smith and Lonnie concerning donations and the graduation schedule for the Atlanta University Center was written to Committee on Appeal For Human Rights (COAHR). The second page contains The Atlanta University Center Commencement Schedule and Itinerary for 1991. The last page shows contributions and the treasurer's report. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| COAHR 30th Anniversary Planning Committee Memo, March 12, 1991 | 1991-03-12 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | A thank you letter from Brenda to the Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights (COAHR) for participation in the committee. Cole reminds members that there will be another meeting held on March 24th, 1991 at the Woodruff Library. The meeting is to create a combined draft for a new appeal. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American universities and colleges | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Thank you letter to Dr. Mary Ann Smith From Tschnavia Williams, February 6, 1991 | 1991-02-06 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | COAHR 30th Anniversary Planning Committee 90-91. A thank you letter to Ann Smith for her speech and participation in the 30th anniversary of COAHR. 9 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| "Greensboro, City of Racial Paradoxes", by Stephen J. Goldfarb, circa 1993 | 1990/1996 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | An article written by Stephen J. Goldfrab. This article discusses the civil rights movement in Greensboro, N.C. during the 1960s. The city had a paradoxical nature, being both racially moderate and having segregated public facilities and employment. The author of the article, Stephen J. Goldfrab, uses interviews to tell the story of the sit-ins and demonstrations that led to desegregation in Greensboro, but neglects to discuss the role of voting in the civil rights movement. The author refers to Historian William H. Chafes to give context about Greensboro, N.C. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, African American civil rights workers | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| COAHR 30th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting Notes, December 27-28, 1990 | 1990-12-27 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | COAHR 30th Anniversary Planning Committee 90-91. The Drafting Subcommittee of the Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights (COAHR) held its first meeting on December 27-28, 1990, chaired by Dr. Mary Ann Wilson and attended by several members including Charles Black and Roslyn Pope. The members decided to address the draft's second appeal to African-Americans, with a focus on increased self-reliance and reinforcing their self-esteem and economic empowerment, while insisting on the attainment of full rights of American citizenship. Deadlines were established for the completion of the draft text, which would take into account the points raised during the discussion. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From CAU, December 12, 1990 | 1990-12-13 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | A gratitude letter was written to Mary Ann Smith Wilson from Brenda H. Cole and Dr. Delores P. Aldridge about the success of the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Correspondence From Mary Ann Smith to Committee Member, December 9, 1990 | 1990-12-09 | Smith, Mary Ann | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | Summary/follow-up letter written by Mary Ann Smith to a Committee Member. She recaps details from "COAHR 30th Anniversary Planning Committee 90-91 - CAU Meeting Notes, November 10, 1990' for the Committee Member. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American women, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism |
| Letter to Toure Robinson From Elaine Williams, November 30, 1990 | 1990-11-30 | Williams, Elaine | Correspondence from Elaine Williams, special collections assistant at Robert Woodruff Library to Toure Robinson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson's son about growing the Ruby Doris Smith Collection at the library. Attached is a copy of the article written by Williams and sent to Mary Ann Smith about Ruby Doris. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement 30th Anniversary Memorial Service Program, November 11, 1990. | 1990-11-11 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement 30th Anniversary Memorial Service program. Featured names: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, and Dr. Samuel Narbit. 5 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American universities and colleges | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Atlanta Student Movement 30th Anniversary Event, November 10, 1990 | 1990-11-10 | A group of Atlanta Student movement participants stands while holding Certificates of Merit signed by Mayor Maynard Jackson. Featured Figures: Mary Ann Smith Wilson-front row, Lonnie -second row, Julian Bond-second row, and Clark Atlanta University President Thomas W. Cole-second row. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Certificate of Merit Presented to Mary Ann Wilson, November 10, 1990 | 1990-11-10 | Certificate of Merit from Mayor Maynard Jackson presented to Mary Ann Wilson for contributions to the city of Atlanta. In reference to "Atlanta Student Movement 30th Anniversary Event, November 10, 1990". 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism |
Aug 7, 2023
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
The Mary Ann Smith Wilson - Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism spans the dates 1948-2008 with the bulk of the material dated 1960-1967. The collection documents both Ruby Doris Smith Robinson's and Mary Ann Smith Wilson's participation in the civil rights movement and the organizations with which they were affiliated. Although the collection documents both sisters' activities, the bulk of the collection reflects Ruby Doris Smith Robinson’s activism activities in the civil rights movement. Also included in the collection are photographs, correspondences, news articles, programs, reports, and flyers.
At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library, we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
