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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This newsletter and newspaper, published by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, exposes the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to promote fascist thinking in the United States. The newsletter presents evidence that suggests the HUAC's connection to various hate groups and individuals with controversial ideologies. It highlights the scandalous attack on the National Council of Churches, the involvement of committee chairman Francis Walter and staff director Richard Arens in projects funded by Wycliffe Draper, a wealthy individual interested in proving the genetic inferiority of African Americans, and the alleged receipt of private funds by the HUAC. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"HUAC Fronts Hate Groups", March 1960
Date Created
1960-03
Description
This newsletter and newspaper, published by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, exposes the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to promote fascist thinking in the United States. The newsletter presents evidence that suggests the HUAC's connection to various hate groups and individuals with controversial ideologies. It highlights the scandalous attack on the National Council of Churches, the involvement of committee chairman Francis Walter and staff director Richard Arens in projects funded by Wycliffe Draper, a wealthy individual interested in proving the genetic inferiority of African Americans, and the alleged receipt of private funds by the HUAC. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, 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