1961-06-21
Letter from Ruby Doris Smith in Hinds County Jail, Jackson, Mississippi, to her mother. Smith was in jail for taking part in the Freedom Rides. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, Race discrimination, African American women, African American student movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1966-06
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commitee
Articles from Jet magazine about the American Labor Federation, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and Reverend Fauntroy all about promoting equal rights. The article's first page talks about the American Labor Federation and its endorsement of President Lyndon B. Johnson about residential integration. The Second page is titled "SNCC, Dick Gregory Snub White," about SNCC and the racial tensions during the Vietnam War. The rest of the article discusses the negotiations and talks among CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), SNCC, and the White House about racial justice and inequality. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Presidents, Political participation, African American newspapers
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1967-01-20
Resolution from the State of Georgia House of Representatives on the designation of National Negro History Week. The resolution states that February 12-18 was assigned to be National Negro History Week and was an effort to promote the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans in the United States. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Politics and government
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1967-04-13
A get-well letter from a New York Harriet Tubman School student wishing Ruby D. Smith Robinson recovery from her illness. Attached is a letter from teacher Marjorie Klatt introducing the student. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American children
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1966-02-17
A letter from Peggy Hendrix of the House of Representatives describes an enclosed check for session work to Ruby Doris Smith Robinson. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1966-04-27
A get-well letter from Paula McCoy to Ruby Doris Smith Robinson describing a recent stamp program and McCoy offering to help Robinson during her illness. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1961-02-11
News article from the Atlanta Inquirer about Ruby D. Smith and other student protestors serving jail time in South Carolina. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, African American student movements, African American students
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1967-10
Sympathy telegrams sent to the Robinson family on the death of Ruby D. Smith Robinson. 13 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1978/1982
Ruby D. Smith dedication by Carolyn Long Banks. Banks describes Smith as the fundamental person in the Atlanta Movement, and she kept the movement together through her organized leadership. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1983/1987
This is a biography of Ruby D. Smith Robinson from a Spelman publication. Ruby Doris Smith Robinson is recognized as an unsung heroine of Spelman College and the civil rights movement. At seventeen, she left college to actively participate in sit-ins and other demonstrations actively, becoming an integral part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Robinson played a crucial role in the movement's early success and later contributed to the fight against sexism within the movement by organizing a group of women to address gender discrimination. 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
1981-04
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
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
1988-08
Emerge magazine's article on Ruby D. Smith Robinson, Freedom Summer, and sexual politics in Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The biography article talks about Smith's involvement with the civil rights movement and how Ruby Doris transformed from a middle-class college student to a dedicated activist and administrator. Meanwhile, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) debated whether to participate in Freedom Summer, a joint effort with other civil rights groups to register Black voters in Mississippi, despite concerns about the impact on SNCC's character and image. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1961-06-10
To her mother, the letter is from Ruby Doris Smith in Hinds County Jail, Jackson, Mississippi. Smith was in jail for taking part in the Freedom Rides. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American women, Protest movements
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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
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
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
1967-02-16
Correspondence from Julian Bond at the House of Representatives Atlanta office to Ruby Doris Smith at Beth Israel Hospital. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1965/1969
Correspondence to Ruby Smith from Dinky and an unidentified person discussing recent life out of state. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1965/1969
Get-well letter to Ruby Doris Smith from Guy Carawan, Candie Carawan, and Evan. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
