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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Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commination of the Atlanta Student Movement event. Featured Figure: Ann Borders-Patterson.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University. Featured Figure: Lonnie C. King
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University at Trevor Arnett Hall. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith and Karen Jefferson.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University. Featured figure: Frank Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Civil Rights activists, leaders, and city officials celebrate the commemoration of the Atlanta Student Movement event at Clark Atlanta University.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People celebrate at an Atlanta Student Movement 40th Anniversary event. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith, Morehouse President Walter E. Massey, Clark Atlanta University President Thomas W. Cole, and Lonnie C. King standing in-front of Trevor Arnett Hall.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People celebrate at an Atlanta Student Movement 40th Anniversary event. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith in front of Martin Luther King International Chapel and Hugh M. Gloster Hall.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People celebrate at an Atlanta Student Movement 40th Anniversary event. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith in front of Martin Luther King International Chapel and Hugh M. Gloster Hall.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People celebrate at an Atlanta Student Movement 40th Anniversary event. Featured figure: Mary Ann Smith in front of Martin Luther King International Chapel and Hugh Hall.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A group of Atlanta Student movement participants stands while holding Certificates of Merit signed by Mayor Maynard Jackson. Featured Figures: Mary Ann Smith Wilson-front row, Lonnie -second row, Julian Bond-second row, and Clark Atlanta University President Thomas W. Cole-second row.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
An image reenacting a sit-in protest in Greensboro, North Carolina at Woolworth's lunch counter. This reenactment was in commemoration of it's 30th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. Highlighted figures: Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Mary Ann Smith Wilson at a banquet event.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson is holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson, while he plays with a toy xylophone.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith Robinson smiles and holds her son, Kenneth Toure Robinson.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith and unidentified people kneel and pray with protest signs for William Lewis Moore, a CORE member who was shot in Keener Alabama during a protest march.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People form a line and hold hands with protest signs for William Lewis Moore, a CORE member who was shot in Keener, Alabama, during a protest march.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People form a line and hold hands with protest signs for William Lewis Moore, a CORE member who was shot in Keener, Alabama, during a protest march.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People form a line and hold hands with protest signs for William Lewis Moore, a CORE member who was shot in Keener, Alabama, during a protest march.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
People form a line and hold hands with protest signs for William Lewis Moore, a CORE member who was shot in Keener, Alabama, during a protest march.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Sisters Mary, Ruby, and Catherine Smith in California.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson lays on the floor and writes on a notepad.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith, wearing a blue dress, siting and smiling at a dinner.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith holds signs with other college students [poor original image quality].
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith talks with other college students [poor original image quality].
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Three women wear signs in protest saying, "Don't Buy Segregation" and "Don't Buy Here"  during demonstration in Atlanta.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A man and a woman sit at an otherwise empty lunch counter.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Men and women stand outside of a county jail and sign a document.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Students Assemble on AU campus for 2nd Mass Sit-in gather on a lawn.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Spelman portrait photograph of Ruby D. Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Ruby D. Smith stands in the snow next to a car with another young woman.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
An Official State photo features Ruby D. Smith as she stands with Governor Carl E. Sanders and a group.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) poster depicting students in a crowd with arms extended and clapping.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith marked with "1951-52."
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A school photo of a young Ruby D. Smith.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
A young Ruby D. Smith sits in a chair and poses with a group of people.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism