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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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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Certificate of Merit Presented to Mary Ann Wilson, November 10, 1990
Date Created
1990-11-10
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
30th-anniversary salute to Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement. Featured civil rights activists were Mayor Maynard Jackson, Mayor Andrew Young, Coretta Scott King, Dr. Joseph H. Lowery, Evelyn Lowery, John Lewis, Ivan Allen Jr., Ruby D. Smith Robinson, and Mary Ann S. Wilson. 5 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR 30th Anniversary Program Event, November 10th, 1990
Date Created
1990-11-10
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
30th-anniversary salute to Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement. Featured civil rights activists were Mayor Maynard Jackson, Mayor Andrew Young, Coretta Scott King, Dr. Joseph H. Lowery, Evelyn Lowery, John Lewis, Ivan Allen Jr., Ruby D. Smith Robinson, and Mary Ann S. Wilson. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A short article describing the APEX--African American Panoramic Experience-- a museum and cultural institution located on Auburn Avenue. The museum was built in phrases and serves to preserve Auburn Avenue's legacy in the Black Community. 2 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Sweet Auburn, Street of Pride", circa 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
A short article describing the APEX--African American Panoramic Experience-- a museum and cultural institution located on Auburn Avenue. The museum was built in phrases and serves to preserve Auburn Avenue's legacy in the Black Community. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American business enterprises, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism