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.

For:
  • Series = Photographs
  • Subjects = African American women
Title Date Created Author Description Subject Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, 1990 1990 Mary Ann Smith Wilson at a banquet event. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson and Son Kenneth Toure Robinson, circa 1965 1964/1966 Ruby D. Smith Robinson is holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson, while he plays with a toy xylophone. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American families Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson and Son Kenneth Toure Robinson, circa 1965 1964/1966 Ruby D. Smith Robinson smiles and holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American families Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Getting out of Jail, 1961 1961 FIX DESCRIPTION TO MATCH title African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith With Sisters, circa 1964 1960/1968 Sisters Mary, Ruby, and Catherine Smith in California. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson in Guinea, circa 1964 1960/1968 Ruby Doris Smith Robinson lays on the floor and writes on a notepad. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Africa, Travel Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith at a Dinner, circa 1960 1960/1964 Ruby D. Smith, wearing a blue dress, siting and smiling at a dinner. African American pioneers, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1962 1960/1964 Ruby D. Smith holds signs with other college students [poor original image quality]. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1962 1960/1964 Ruby D. Smith talks with other college students [poor original image quality]. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith at Spelman College, circa 1960 1959/1963 A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American student movements, African American students Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1960 1959/1962 A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith, circa 1960 1959/1962 Ruby D. Smith stands in the snow next to a car with another young woman. African American pioneers, African American women Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith With Governor Carl E. Sanders, circa 1960 1958/1963 Sanders, Carl E., 1925-2014 An Official State photo features Ruby D. Smith as she stands with Governor Carl E. Sanders and a group. African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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
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