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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A newspaper article was written in the Atlanta Inquirer on April 1st, 2000. The article was an invitation and commemoration to the 40th Anniversary of the Atlanta University Center Student Movement and the Appeal for Human Rights on March 31st,2000. The four-page article summarizes the Appeal for Human Rights and the protest against discrimination in various areas, including education, jobs, housing, voting, healthcare, and entertainment, and states that the practice of racial segregation is incompatible with democracy and Christianity. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Atlanta Inquirer COAHR 40th Anniversary Invitation Article, April 1, 2000
Date Created
2000-04-01
Description
A newspaper article was written in the Atlanta Inquirer on April 1st, 2000. The article was an invitation and commemoration to the 40th Anniversary of the Atlanta University Center Student Movement and the Appeal for Human Rights on March 31st,2000. The four-page article summarizes the Appeal for Human Rights and the protest against discrimination in various areas, including education, jobs, housing, voting, healthcare, and entertainment, and states that the practice of racial segregation is incompatible with democracy and Christianity. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American leadership, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A certificate of appreciation presented to Mary Ann Smith by the Atlanta City Council and the President of the Council, Robb Pitts. The award was given in recognition in honor of the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of "An Appeal for Human Rights," and the Atlanta Student Movement. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Certificate of Appreciation Mary Ann Smith, City Council, March 31, 2000
Date Created
2000-03-31
Description
A certificate of appreciation presented to Mary Ann Smith by the Atlanta City Council and the President of the Council, Robb Pitts. The award was given in recognition in honor of the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of "An Appeal for Human Rights," and the Atlanta Student Movement. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American leadership, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism