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 dialogue transcript from an audio interview titled "Will the Circle Be Unbroken? A Personal History of the Civil Rights Movement in Five Southern Communities". Featured figures: Andrew Young, Warren Cochrane, Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Julian Bond, Morris Dillard, Lonnie King, Governor Ernest Vandiver, Charles Black, Clarence Bacote, and Benjamin Brown. 20 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Atlanta Student Movement Script, Unbroken Circle, March 2, 2006
Date Created
2006-03-02
Description
A dialogue transcript from an audio interview titled "Will the Circle Be Unbroken? A Personal History of the Civil Rights Movement in Five Southern Communities". Featured figures: Andrew Young, Warren Cochrane, Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Julian Bond, Morris Dillard, Lonnie King, Governor Ernest Vandiver, Charles Black, Clarence Bacote, and Benjamin Brown. 20 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American civic leaders
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A letter of commendation from the President of the Georgia Voters League, John Wesley Dobbs, to Dr. Clement, President of Atlanta University, and associates of Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, for their "Appeal for Human Rights" published in local papers. The letter praises the statement as a strong and noble representation of intelligent thinking, wise planning, and noble endeavor to reach the minds and hearts of people in the community and state. The letter expresses pride in their leadership and cooperation and wishes them success in their efforts for liberty and freedom for all American citizens, regardless of race, color, or creed. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Correspondence to Rufus E. Clement From John Wesley Dobbs, March 9, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-09
Author
Dobbs, John Wesley, 1882-1961
Description
A letter of commendation from the President of the Georgia Voters League, John Wesley Dobbs, to Dr. Clement, President of Atlanta University, and associates of Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, for their "Appeal for Human Rights" published in local papers. The letter praises the statement as a strong and noble representation of intelligent thinking, wise planning, and noble endeavor to reach the minds and hearts of people in the community and state. The letter expresses pride in their leadership and cooperation and wishes them success in their efforts for liberty and freedom for all American citizens, regardless of race, color, or creed. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American civic leaders, Voting
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism