| Title | Date Created | Author | Creator | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negro History Week Resolution, January 20, 1967 | 1967-01-20 | Resolution from the State of Georgia House of Representatives on the designation of National Negro History Week. The resolution states that February 12-18 was assigned to be National Negro History Week and was an effort to promote the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans in the United States. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Politics and government | 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 | |
| Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights Civil Action Case, May 16, 1961 | 1961-05-16 | COAHR civil action case against the City of Atlanta. This is a summary of a legal case in which the plaintiffs seek to abolish racial segregation and discrimination in every public facility operated by the City of Atlanta, including parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and municipal buildings. The plaintiffs represent an estimated 230,000 citizens of Atlanta who are members of the Negro race. The defendants include the City of Atlanta, the Director of Recreation for the City, the General Manager of the Department of Parks, and a judge of the Municipal Court. The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to prohibit racial discrimination and segregation under color of law. 8 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Segregation | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Statement Submitted to the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Immigration of the National Republican Convention, | 1960-07-20 | Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee | This is a submitted statement from The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Immigration of the National Republican Convention. The written statement discusses the grievances against racial segregation and unequal treatment of African Americans. The statement petitioned the Republican party for legislative cooperation with SNCC and a civil rights political platform. Further, the statement lists Black voters' needs: education, employment, voting, and legal protection. A key figure mentioned is Marion S. Barry. 12 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students, African American universities and colleges, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government | 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 |
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.
