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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Certificate of Baptism of Ruby Smith, August 23, 1942
1942-08-23
The certificate of Baptism of Ruby Smith was signed by Pastor R. B. Shorts of West Mitchell Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E) Church. Inscribed at the bottom of the certificate is Mark 16:16. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American churches
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
The certificate of Baptism of Ruby Smith was signed by Pastor R. B. Shorts of West Mitchell Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E) Church. Inscribed at the bottom of the certificate is Mark 16:16. 1 page.
Ruby D. Smith School Days, circa 1952
1950/1954
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith.
African American pioneers, African American children
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith.
Ruby D. Smith With Family, circa 1952
1950/1954
A young Ruby D. Smith sits in a chair and poses with a group of people.
African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A young Ruby D. Smith sits in a chair and poses with a group of people.
Ruby D. Smith School Days, 1951
1951
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith marked with "1951-52."
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American children
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith marked with "1951-52."
Certificate of Attendance for Ruby Smith, April 1957
1957-04
A Certificate of Attendance for Ruby Smith at the 10th annual State-wide High School Band Clinic at Fort Valley State College. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Certificate of Attendance for Ruby Smith at the 10th annual State-wide High School Band Clinic at Fort Valley State College. 1 page.
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Press Release Statement, January 1960
1957/1961
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Press Release Statement titled "Ralph McGill - Atlanta Constitution January 1960 DATELINES: U.S.A and U.S.S.R." The statement discusses the newly developed People's Friendship University of Russia, and COAHR's stance. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Press Release Statement titled "Ralph McGill - Atlanta Constitution January 1960 DATELINES: U.S.A and U.S.S.R." The statement discusses the newly developed People's Friendship University of Russia, and COAHR's stance. 1 page.
Frontiers of America Award to Ruby Doris Smith, 1958
1958
This is an award card for Ruby D. Smith. She was a majorette at the first all-star east-west football game. 1 page.
African American pioneers, African American women, Sports
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This is an award card for Ruby D. Smith. She was a majorette at the first all-star east-west football game. 1 page.
"For Those Who Participated in Sit In Action", circa 1960
1958/1962
A survey for individuals who participated in recent sit-ins, asking demographic information, along with attitudes and reactions about the demonstrations. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A survey for individuals who participated in recent sit-ins, asking demographic information, along with attitudes and reactions about the demonstrations. 3 pages.
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee "Now!" Poster, circa 1960
1958/1962
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
A Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) poster depicting students in a crowd with arms extended and clapping.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) poster depicting students in a crowd with arms extended and clapping.
"Do You Ever Think", circa 1960
1958/1962
Statement by unidentified person about the American experience, and American nationalism titled "Do You Even Think�" 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Statement by unidentified person about the American experience, and American nationalism titled "Do You Even Think�" 1 page.
"Khrushchev in Atlanta?", circa 1959
1958/1962
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Press Release Statement titled "Khrushchev in Atlanta?" denouncing Nikita Khrushchev's recent behavior, as well as Governor Samuel Ernest Vandiver Jr. for his proposal to stop student marches. The statement clarifies COAHR and the demonstration's purposes. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Press Release Statement titled "Khrushchev in Atlanta?" denouncing Nikita Khrushchev's recent behavior, as well as Governor Samuel Ernest Vandiver Jr. for his proposal to stop student marches. The statement clarifies COAHR and the demonstration's purposes. 1 page.
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Notes, circa 1960
1958/1962
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes titled "Plan of Operation." Notes show field area assignments for student demonstrations. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes titled "Plan of Operation." Notes show field area assignments for student demonstrations. 2 pages.
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Agenda, circa 1960
1958/1962
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights third committee meeting agenda. This early meeting shows the new adoption of an agenda. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights third committee meeting agenda. This early meeting shows the new adoption of an agenda. 2 pages.
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Notes, circa 1960
1958/1962
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes on committee affairs. Notes on "Jail not Bail" and student commitments. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes on committee affairs. Notes on "Jail not Bail" and student commitments. 2 pages.
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Notes, circa 1960
1958/1962
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meetings notes and needs from various members. Franklin Simon, A.D. King, Bernard Lee, L.C King, Reverend Boone. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meetings notes and needs from various members. Franklin Simon, A.D. King, Bernard Lee, L.C King, Reverend Boone. 1 page.
Correspondence to Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights From Interdenominational Theological Center, circa
1958/1962
Bennette, Jr., Fred C.
Atlanta Student Movement
Correspondence to Committee on Appeal from Human Rights from Interdenominational Theological Center confirming the school's representatives. The names Fred C. Bennett Jr. as a delegate and Nathanial McKeith and E.F. Frazier as alternates. The names were written on the request document. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Committee on Appeal from Human Rights from Interdenominational Theological Center confirming the school's representatives. The names Fred C. Bennett Jr. as a delegate and Nathanial McKeith and E.F. Frazier as alternates. The names were written on the request document. 1 page.
Correspondence to Lonnie King From William S. Hixon, circa 1960
1958/1962
Hixon, William S.
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Correspondence to Lonnie King and the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights from William Hixon, student body president at Morris Brown College. Hixon confirms the names of representatives at Morris Brown College who hold voting power on the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights. 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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Lonnie King and the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights from William Hixon, student body president at Morris Brown College. Hixon confirms the names of representatives at Morris Brown College who hold voting power on the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights. 1 page.
"The Southern Regional Council, Its Origins and Aims", circa 1960
1958/1962
Bennette, Jr., Fred C.
Atlanta Student Movement
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.
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
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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's Notepad, circa 1960
1958/1962
Mary Ann Smith Wilson's notepad. Entries include Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes. 17 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
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.
Committee on An Appeal for Human Rights Assignment for Otis Moss by order of Fred C. Bennette Jr., circa 1960
1958/1962
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
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.
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
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.