| Title | Date Created | Author | Creator | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration of Life Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, November 3, 2007 | 2007-03-11 | "Celebration of Life" Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson hosted by Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology and Save Our Children Global Network Inc. 3 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 | ||
| Celebration of Life Flyer for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, November 3, 2007 | 2007-03-11 | Flyer for the "Celebration of Life" Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson hosted by Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology and Save Our Children Global Network Inc. 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 | ||
| Certificate of Appreciation presented to Mary Ann Smith, March 31, 2000 | 2000-03-31 | Certificate of Appreciation from the Atlanta City Council presented to Mary Ann Smith in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement and the "An Appeal for Human Rights". 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 | ||
| State Court of Fulton County (COAHR 40th Anniversary), May 29, 1999 | 1999-05-29 | A correspondence letter written to Ann Sumrall from Chief Judge A.L Thompson. It is concerning a meeting for the VOICES of the Atlanta Student Movement on Tuesday, June 1st, 1999 at the Paschal's Center. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "Voices of the Atlanta Student Movement Documentation Project", March 28, 1998 | 1998-03-28 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | The "Voices Of The Atlanta Student Movement" was a program that collaborated with the Robert H. Brisbane Institute to help preserve the legacy of the Student Movement at the Atlanta University Center. They abided by a three-point approach: the "Archival", the "Educational, and the "Commemorative". This booklet states to an archival special event held on the campus of Spelman College. Featured figures were Ruby Doris Smith. 10 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, College students, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| "Voices of the Atlanta Student Movement", Biographical Sketches of Panelists, March 28, 1998 | 1998-03-28 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | A biographical list of panelists for the Voices of The Atlanta Student Movement. The list is compelled of five activists: Carolyn Long Banks, Herschelle Challenor, Rober E. Felder, Jesse Hill Jr., and Lonnie C. King Jr. All of them were active in the Atlanta Student Movement during the 1960s and went on to achieve various accomplishments in their careers. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Political participation, African American women, African American men | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Book Review for "Soon We Will Not Cry" by Cynthia Fleming, 1998 | 1998 | Fleming, Cynthia G., 1949- | Book review of "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" by Cynthia Fleming. Review by Angela Brown Terrell in Spelman's Messenger Magazine Summer/Fall 1998 Issue. 2 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 | |
| "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 | ||
| 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 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 |
| 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 | ||
| CAU Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith Wilson, June 1, 1990 | 1990-06-01 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | Clark Atlanta University was organizing a two-day celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement on November 10th and 11th, 1990. The celebration honored the former organizers of the Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights and pay special tribute to community leaders who played a significant role in the movement. Dr. Mary Ann Smith Wilson, who had a leadership role on the Committee, was invited to participate in the banquet and symposium and is requested to send any documentation regarding her activities since 1960 to the university. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| 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 | ||
| "Crusaders, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" circa 1990 | 1988/19992 | 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. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College student newspapers and periodicals, College publications | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Tribute to Ruby Doris Smith by Catherine Smith Robinson, circa 1989 | 1988/1990 | 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. | 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 | ||
| "Liberated Woman", August 1988 | 1988-08 | 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. | 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 Biography, circa 1985 | 1983/1987 | 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. | 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 | ||
| "For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", April 9, 1981 | 1981-04-09 | "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. | 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 | ||
| "For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", Speech by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, April 1981 | 1981-04 | Hunter-Gault, Charlayne | 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. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College publications, College student newspapers and periodicals | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Ruby D. Smith Tribute by Carolyn Long Banks, circa 1980 | 1978/1982 | Banks, Carolyn Long | 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. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Spelman Founders Day Address, circa 1980 | 1978/1982 | 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. | 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 | ||
| American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin, Fall 1969 | 1969 | American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin from the Southeastern Regional Office. Bulletin discusses current race relations and progress in school desegregation. 3 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 | ||
| Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson, October 14, 1967 | 1967-10-14 | Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson at West Mitchell C. M. E. Church. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Sympathy Telegrams, October 1967 | 1967-10 | Sympathy telegrams sent to the Robinson family on the death of Ruby D. Smith Robinson. 13 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies | 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 | 1967-04-13 | 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. | 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 | ||
| Get Well Card to Ruby Doris Smith From Howard Zinn, circa 1967 | 1966/1968 | Zinn, Howard, 1922-2010 | Get-well card from Howard Zinn sending warm wishes to Ruby Doris Smith. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Letter to Ruby D. Smith Robinson From Paula McCoy, April 27, 1966 | 1966-04-27 | McCoy, Paula | A get-well letter from Paula McCoy to Ruby Doris Smith Robinson describing a recent stamp program and McCoy offering to help Robinson during her illness. 4 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Letter to Ruby D. Smith Robinson From Peggy Hendrix, February 17, 1966 | 1966-02-17 | Hendrix, Peggy | A letter from Peggy Hendrix of the House of Representatives describes an enclosed check for session work to Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Epitaph Document for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, circa 1967 | 1965/1969 | Epitaph Document for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson for tombstone inscription. 1 page. | 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 | ||
| Letter From Ruby Doris Smith to her Mother, circa 1964 | 1962/1966 | Smith, Ruby Doris | Correspondence from Ruby Doris Smith to her mother about being in Conakry, Guinea in West Africa. 4 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Letter to Mother From Ruby D. Smith, June 21, 1961 | 1961-06-21 | Smith, Ruby Doris | Letter from Ruby Doris Smith in Hinds County Jail, Jackson, Mississippi, to her mother. Smith was in jail for taking part in the Freedom Rides. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, Race discrimination, African American women, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Letter to Mother From Ruby D. Smith, June 10, 1961 | 1961-06-10 | Smith, Ruby Doris | To her mother, the letter is from Ruby Doris Smith in Hinds County Jail, Jackson, Mississippi. Smith was in jail for taking part in the Freedom Rides. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Protest movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Warren Scott, March 22, 1961 | 1961-03-22 | Scott, Warren | Correspondence from Warren Scott, the Episcopal Chaplain at the Atlanta University Center, inviting Mary Ann Smith to dinner at the Canterbury House. The dinner guests are "members of the Canterbury Association who were in jail, some student movement leaders, and others." 2 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 | |
| "Rock Hill Target of Southwide Student Protest", February 11, 1961 | 1961-02-11 | News article from the Atlanta Inquirer about Ruby D. Smith and other student protestors serving jail time in South Carolina. 1 page. | 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 | ||
| Freedom Riders, June 2, 1961 | 1961-02-11 | Image of Ruby D. Smith with two others arrested in Jackson, Mississippi for participating in a Freedom Ride. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American women | 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 | ||
| Protesters With Signs, circa 1960 | 1960/1962 | Three women wear signs in protest saying, "Don't Buy Segregation" and "Don't Buy Here" during demonstration in Atlanta. | 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 | ||
| Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Young Women's Christian Association, March 18, 1960 | 1960-03-18 | Young Women's Christian Association | Correspondence from the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of Young Women's Christian Association to Mary Ann Smith inviting Mary Ann to a meeting on the College Student Movement. 2 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 | |
| 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 |
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.
