Founded in 1942 by African American businessman John H. Johnson, the Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. published Ebony and Jet magazines, as well as other publications. This collection contains newspapers clippings, press releases, and more used as research for the various publications. The collection includes newspaper clippings on various prominent African American women, such Daisy Bates, Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie Lou Hamer, Dorothy Height, Mary Church Terrell, Sojourner Truth, Diane Nash, Rosa Parks, and Pauli Murray. It also contains newspaper clippings and press releases on various African American organizations, such as the League of Women Voters, the National Council of Negro Women, and the National Women’s Committee for Civil Rights.

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.
Apr 7, 2021

Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection

Founded in 1942 by African American businessman John H. Johnson, the Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. published Ebony and Jet magazines, as well as other publications. This collection contains newspapers clippings, press releases, and more used as research for the various publications. The collection includes newspaper clippings on various prominent African American women, such Daisy Bates, Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie Lou Hamer, Dorothy Height, Mary Church Terrell, Sojourner Truth, Diane Nash, Rosa Parks, and Pauli Murray. It also contains newspaper clippings and press releases on various African American organizations, such as the League of Women Voters, the National Council of Negro Women, and the National Women’s Committee for Civil Rights.

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.

For:
  • Decade = 1960-1969
  • Geographic Location = Michigan--Detroit
1969-10-26
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN" article on American women and their built in prejudices with voting. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN" article on American women and their built in prejudices with voting. 1 page.
1969-03-29
"Chicago Negroes Seek New Life in Africa Bush" article on Ben Carter and a Black Hebrew village in Liberia, Africa
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Chicago Negroes Seek New Life in Africa Bush" article on Ben Carter and a Black Hebrew village in Liberia, Africa
1965-09-05
"4 Women's Hope - Votes By Women" article on four women campaigning for City Council in Detroit. 2 pages.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political campaigns
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"4 Women's Hope - Votes By Women" article on four women campaigning for City Council in Detroit. 2 pages.
1965-03-28
"Bus Seat Heroine Calls Ala. March 'Impressive'" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks response to the civil rights march on Montgomery state capitol. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Race relations
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bus Seat Heroine Calls Ala. March 'Impressive'" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks response to the civil rights march on Montgomery state capitol. 1 page.
1964/1970
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships" article detailing the candidates running for judgeships in Wayne County. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political campaigns
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships" article detailing the candidates running for judgeships in Wayne County. 1 page.
1964-05-25
"Dorothy Height" article on Dorothy Height conducting a workshop for YWCA Metropolitan Detroit. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height" article on Dorothy Height conducting a workshop for YWCA Metropolitan Detroit. 1 page.
1963-12-05
"Council of Negro Women to Celebrate Founding Dec. 14" article on Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee Detroit luncheon to celebrate the founding of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Council of Negro Women to Celebrate Founding Dec. 14" article on Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee Detroit luncheon to celebrate the founding of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
1963-08
"Visitor from Dixie Speaks for Justice" article on Mrs. Fanny Lou Hamer speaking in Detroit on justice work in Mississippi. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American--Segregation, Racial discrimination, Political participation
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Visitor from Dixie Speaks for Justice" article on Mrs. Fanny Lou Hamer speaking in Detroit on justice work in Mississippi. 1 page.
1961-12-17
"Leader in Bus Wrangle Seamstress Tells Role in Bias Fight" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks role in Civil Rights. 2 pages.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Race relations
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Leader in Bus Wrangle Seamstress Tells Role in Bias Fight" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks role in Civil Rights. 2 pages.
1957/1963
"'Whole South a Jail', Negro Woman Says" article on Mrs. Diane Nash Bevel pledging to have her baby in jail "rather than give up the fight against racial segregation". 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American--Segregation, Racial discrimination
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"'Whole South a Jail', Negro Woman Says" article on Mrs. Diane Nash Bevel pledging to have her baby in jail "rather than give up the fight against racial segregation". 1 page.