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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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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Press Release Statement, January 1960
Date Created
1957/1961
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
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.
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 survey for individuals who participated in recent sit-ins, asking demographic information, along with attitudes and reactions about the demonstrations. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"For Those Who Participated in Sit In Action", circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
A survey for individuals who participated in recent sit-ins, asking demographic information, along with attitudes and reactions about the demonstrations. 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
Statement by unidentified person about the American experience, and American nationalism titled "Do You Even Think�" 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Do You Ever Think", circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
Statement by unidentified person about the American experience, and American nationalism titled "Do You Even Think�" 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 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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Khrushchev in Atlanta?", circa 1959
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
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.
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 the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes titled "Plan of Operation." Notes show field area assignments for student demonstrations. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes titled "Plan of Operation." Notes show field area assignments for 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
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights third committee meeting agenda. This early meeting shows the new adoption of an agenda. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Agenda, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights third committee meeting agenda. This early meeting shows the new adoption of an agenda. 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
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes on committee affairs. Notes on "Jail not Bail" and student commitments. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights meeting notes on committee affairs. Notes on "Jail not Bail" and student commitments. 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
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Meeting Notes, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
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.
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 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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights From Interdenominational Theological Center, circa
Date Created
1958/1962
Author
Bennette, Jr., Fred C.
Creator
Atlanta Student Movement
Description
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.
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 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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Lonnie King From William S. Hixon, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Author
Hixon, William S.
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
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.
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
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