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 religious-ecumenical service held in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement and hosted by the Atlanta Inquirer. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
ATL Inquirer COAHR 40th Anniversary Ecumenical Service, August 12, 2000
Date Created
2000-08-12
Description
A religious-ecumenical service held in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement and hosted by the Atlanta Inquirer. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Special eventss, African Americans--Religion
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
An Interfaith religious service held at the Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Civil Rights Movement with a litany. As well, there was a commemorative event to unveil the bust of Kasturbai Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi. Featured figures in the event: Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter, Rev Dr. Beletia Marvray Diamond, Dr. Coretta Scott King, and Dr. Martin Luther King III. The commemorative event was called the Millennium Service and the Atlanta Student Movement litany is featured on page 23. 26 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Morehouse College Millennium Service, circa 2000
Date Created
1999/2001
Description
An Interfaith religious service held at the Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Civil Rights Movement with a litany. As well, there was a commemorative event to unveil the bust of Kasturbai Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi. Featured figures in the event: Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter, Rev Dr. Beletia Marvray Diamond, Dr. Coretta Scott King, and Dr. Martin Luther King III. The commemorative event was called the Millennium Service and the Atlanta Student Movement litany is featured on page 23. 26 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Special eventss, African Americans--Religion
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A summarization of protest demonstration by John Stapleton. The protest was supported by 24 Southern ministers in Atlanta, Georgia in protesting against racial injustice with political leaders. Religious leaders allied with political figures urged love and reconciliation in America. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
COAHR Demonstration, Southern Ministry Support, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Creator
Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
Description
A summarization of protest demonstration by John Stapleton. The protest was supported by 24 Southern ministers in Atlanta, Georgia in protesting against racial injustice with political leaders. Religious leaders allied with political figures urged love and reconciliation in America. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Special eventss, African Americans--Religion
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A statement about the "Sit-in" protest from the Episcopal Protestant Church: the paper addresses the legal aspects of the protests; it also explores the concept of Christian conscience and civil disobedience, highlighting that while Christian teaching emphasizes obedience to the law, it also recognizes the right to civil disobedience in certain circumstances. The paper concludes by suggesting various positive actions that Church members should take in response to the nationwide impact of the protests. 15 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Protestant Episcopal Church, Authoritative Statement, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
A statement about the "Sit-in" protest from the Episcopal Protestant Church: the paper addresses the legal aspects of the protests; it also explores the concept of Christian conscience and civil disobedience, highlighting that while Christian teaching emphasizes obedience to the law, it also recognizes the right to civil disobedience in certain circumstances. The paper concludes by suggesting various positive actions that Church members should take in response to the nationwide impact of the protests. 15 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Groups and organizations, Protest movements, African Americans--Religion, Church history
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism