| Title | Date Created | Author | Creator | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin, Fall 1969 | 1969 | American Friends Service Committee Fall Bulletin from the Southeastern Regional Office. Bulletin discusses current race relations and progress in school desegregation. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Book Review for "Soon We Will Not Cry" by Cynthia Fleming, 1998 | 1998 | Fleming, Cynthia G., 1949- | Book review of "Soon We Will Not Cry: The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" by Cynthia Fleming. Review by Angela Brown Terrell in Spelman's Messenger Magazine Summer/Fall 1998 Issue. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| CAU Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith Wilson, June 1, 1990 | 1990-06-01 | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | Clark Atlanta University was organizing a two-day celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Atlanta University Center Civil Rights Movement on November 10th and 11th, 1990. The celebration honored the former organizers of the Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights and pay special tribute to community leaders who played a significant role in the movement. Dr. Mary Ann Smith Wilson, who had a leadership role on the Committee, was invited to participate in the banquet and symposium and is requested to send any documentation regarding her activities since 1960 to the university. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Celebration of Life Flyer for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, November 3, 2007 | 2007-03-11 | Flyer for the "Celebration of Life" Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson hosted by Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology and Save Our Children Global Network Inc. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Celebration of Life Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, November 3, 2007 | 2007-03-11 | "Celebration of Life" Program for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson hosted by Spelman College Departments of Education and Sociology and Save Our Children Global Network Inc. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Certificate of Appreciation presented to Mary Ann Smith, March 31, 2000 | 2000-03-31 | Certificate of Appreciation from the Atlanta City Council presented to Mary Ann Smith in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement and the "An Appeal for Human Rights". 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Certificate of Attendance for Ruby Smith, April 1957 | 1957-04 | A Certificate of Attendance for Ruby Smith at the 10th annual State-wide High School Band Clinic at Fort Valley State College. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Certificate of Baptism of Ruby Smith, August 23, 1942 | 1942-08-23 | The certificate of Baptism of Ruby Smith was signed by Pastor R. B. Shorts of West Mitchell Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E) Church. Inscribed at the bottom of the certificate is Mark 16:16. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American churches | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Certificate of Merit Presented to Mary Ann Wilson, November 10, 1990 | 1990-11-10 | 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. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Correspondence From Mary Ann Smith to Committee Member, December 9, 1990 | 1990-12-09 | Smith, Mary Ann | Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights | Summary/follow-up letter written by Mary Ann Smith to a Committee Member. She recaps details from "COAHR 30th Anniversary Planning Committee 90-91 - CAU Meeting Notes, November 10, 1990' for the Committee Member. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, African American women, Groups and organizations | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism |
| Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Warren Scott, March 22, 1961 | 1961-03-22 | Scott, Warren | Correspondence from Warren Scott, the Episcopal Chaplain at the Atlanta University Center, inviting Mary Ann Smith to dinner at the Canterbury House. The dinner guests are "members of the Canterbury Association who were in jail, some student movement leaders, and others." 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Correspondence to Mary Ann Smith From Young Women's Christian Association, March 18, 1960 | 1960-03-18 | Young Women's Christian Association | Correspondence from the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of Young Women's Christian Association to Mary Ann Smith inviting Mary Ann to a meeting on the College Student Movement. 2 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| "Crusaders, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson" circa 1990 | 1988/19992 | The text contains brief biographical information on several individuals, including Miss Delaney, a Spelmanite who established a mission in Nyasaland and Liberia, and Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, a civil rights activist who left Spelman to participate in sit-ins in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Finally, the text discusses Attorney Marian Wright Edelman, a veteran civil rights lawyer and the founder and director of the Children's Defense Fund, who also participated in sit-ins in downtown Atlanta and helped organize the conference that led to the founding of SNCC. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College student newspapers and periodicals, College publications | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Epitaph Document for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, circa 1967 | 1965/1969 | Epitaph Document for Ruby Doris Smith Robinson for tombstone inscription. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", April 9, 1981 | 1981-04-09 | "For Ruby Doris, Hopefully" excerpts from the keynote speech of Charlayne Hunter-Gault at the Centennial Dinner, April 9, 1981 in the Spelman Messenger 1981 Celebration Issue. Hunter-Gault discusses Ruby Doris's story, and impact on her personal life. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American student movements | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| "For Ruby Doris, Hopefully", Speech by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, April 1981 | 1981-04 | Hunter-Gault, Charlayne | An excerpt of the Spelman College's centennial year celebration keynote speech by Charlayne Hunter-Gault in dedication to Ruby D. Smith Robinson. Charlayne Hunter-Gault, in a keynote speech at Spelman's Centennial Dinner in 1981, reflects on her connection to the college and its impact on her life. She discusses the historical struggles and sacrifices early Spelman students faced and the resilience and determination they instilled in her. She also highlights the influential role of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson, a fellow Spelman alumna, in the civil rights movement and her unwavering commitment to the cause. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American universities and colleges, College publications, College student newspapers and periodicals | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | |
| Freedom Riders, June 2, 1961 | 1961-02-11 | Image of Ruby D. Smith with two others arrested in Jackson, Mississippi for participating in a Freedom Ride. 1 page. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Frontiers of America Award to Ruby Doris Smith, 1958 | 1958 | This is an award card for Ruby D. Smith. She was a majorette at the first all-star east-west football game. 1 page. | African American pioneers, African American women, Sports | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson, October 14, 1967 | 1967-10-14 | Funeral Program for Ruby D. Smith Robinson at West Mitchell C. M. E. Church. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism | ||
| Get Well Card to Ruby Doris Smith From Howard Zinn, circa 1967 | 1966/1968 | Zinn, Howard, 1922-2010 | Get-well card from Howard Zinn sending warm wishes to Ruby Doris Smith. 3 pages. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women | Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism |
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.
