This collection documents the work of the Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr. as a civil rights attorney, judge, speaker, lecturer, and civic leader. Judge Ruffin was actively involved in numerous civil rights cases, notably the Acree vs. County Board of Education of Richmond County, Georgia, a lawsuit he filed to desegregate the schools in the county. Notably, Ruffin held the distinction of being the first African-American member of the Augusta Bar Association. 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 16, 2023

John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection

This collection documents the work of the Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr. as a civil rights attorney, judge, speaker, lecturer, and civic leader. Judge Ruffin was actively involved in numerous civil rights cases, notably the Acree vs. County Board of Education of Richmond County, Georgia, a lawsuit he filed to desegregate the schools in the county. Notably, Ruffin held the distinction of being the first African-American member of the Augusta Bar Association.

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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Portrait of the Ruffin family. Written on verso: The John H. Ruffin, Jr., Family; Ellison (2), Candace, Jack (12-23-34 to 1-29-10), S. Brinkley, Bryson (7) and Judith; Date of Picture: December 27, 2009
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Family, December 27, 2009
Date Created
2009-12-27
Description
Portrait of the Ruffin family. Written on verso: The John H. Ruffin, Jr., Family; Ellison (2), Candace, Jack (12-23-34 to 1-29-10), S. Brinkley, Bryson (7) and Judith; Date of Picture: December 27, 2009
Subject
African American families, African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. stands next to his father, John H. Ruffin, Sr., and son, Simeon Brinkley Ruffin, with grandsons, Ellison Ruffin and Bryson Ruffin. Written on verso: John H. Ruffin, Jr.; John H. Ruffin, Sr.; Simeon Brinkley Ruffin, Ellison Myles Ruffin 2 3/4; Bryson Fennell Ruffin 7; December 25, 2009 Waynesboro, GA
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Family, December 25, 2009
Date Created
2009-12-25
Description
John H. Ruffin, Jr. stands next to his father, John H. Ruffin, Sr., and son, Simeon Brinkley Ruffin, with grandsons, Ellison Ruffin and Bryson Ruffin. Written on verso: John H. Ruffin, Jr.; John H. Ruffin, Sr.; Simeon Brinkley Ruffin, Ellison Myles Ruffin 2 3/4; Bryson Fennell Ruffin 7; December 25, 2009 Waynesboro, GA
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. stands next to his portrait. Written on verso: Portrait unveiling of former Chief Judge, the Honorable John H. Ruffin Jr. Courts of Appeals Courtroom Atlanta, Georgia September 11, 2008
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr., with Portrait, September 11, 2008
Date Created
2008-09-11
Description
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. stands next to his portrait. Written on verso: Portrait unveiling of former Chief Judge, the Honorable John H. Ruffin Jr. Courts of Appeals Courtroom Atlanta, Georgia September 11, 2008
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. stands next to his portrait. Written on verso: Judge John H. (Jack) Ruffin, Jr. with portrait; A Tribute to the Honorable Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Unveiling of Portrait, State Courts and Superior Court Courtroom Waynesboro, Georgia April 3, 2008
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr., with Portrait, April 3, 2008
Date Created
2008-04-03
Description
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. stands next to his portrait. Written on verso: Judge John H. (Jack) Ruffin, Jr. with portrait; A Tribute to the Honorable Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Unveiling of Portrait, State Courts and Superior Court Courtroom Waynesboro, Georgia April 3, 2008
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. being sworn-in as Chief Judge of Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Anthony A. Alaims. Written on verso: Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. being sworn-in as Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Anthony A. Alaims, U.S. District Court, Southern Districts of Georgia January 5, 2005
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Swearing-In of John H. Ruffin, Jr., January 5, 2005
Date Created
2005-01-05
Description
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. being sworn-in as Chief Judge of Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Anthony A. Alaims. Written on verso: Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. being sworn-in as Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Anthony A. Alaims, U.S. District Court, Southern Districts of Georgia January 5, 2005
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Portrait of the Court of Appeals of Georgia with Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. serving as Chief Judge. Written on verso: Court of Appeals of Georgia.
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Court of Appeals of Georgia, circa 2005
Date Created
2000/2010
Description
Portrait of the Court of Appeals of Georgia with Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. serving as Chief Judge. Written on verso: Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Portrait of John H. Ruffin, Jr.. Written on verso: Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. 2000's
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr., circa 2005
Date Created
2000/2010
Description
Portrait of John H. Ruffin, Jr.. Written on verso: Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. 2000's
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Governor Roy Barnes. Written on verso: Judge John H. (Jack) Ruffin, Jr., Court of Appeals of Georgia Governor Roy Barnes, Governor of Georgia
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Governor Roy Barnes, circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Governor Roy Barnes. Written on verso: Judge John H. (Jack) Ruffin, Jr., Court of Appeals of Georgia Governor Roy Barnes, Governor of Georgia
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Judge Charles B. Mikell, Governor Roy Barnes, and Judge Anne Elizabeth Barnes. Written on verso: Judge Charles B. Mikell, Court of Appeals of Georgia; Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., Court of Appeals of Georgia; Governor Roy Barnes, Governor of Georgia, Judge Anne Elizabeth Barnes, Court of Appeals of Georgia
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Others, circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
John H. Ruffin, Jr. with Judge Charles B. Mikell, Governor Roy Barnes, and Judge Anne Elizabeth Barnes. Written on verso: Judge Charles B. Mikell, Court of Appeals of Georgia; Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., Court of Appeals of Georgia; Governor Roy Barnes, Governor of Georgia, Judge Anne Elizabeth Barnes, Court of Appeals of Georgia
Subject
African American judges, African American lawyers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
John H. Ruffin, Jr. Collection