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.

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  • Decade = 1960-1969
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.
1965-03-21
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill" article on how Congress easily approves White House proposals if they are members of the same party, and how that will shape voting and civil rights bills.
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill" article on how Congress easily approves White House proposals if they are members of the same party, and how that will shape voting and civil rights bills.
1965-01-14
Press release on New York City Deb Ball by the National Council of Negro Women and the "Cocktail Chit Chat", and "White, Negro Philly Churches Join In Exchange" for JET. 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, Community development
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on New York City Deb Ball by the National Council of Negro Women and the "Cocktail Chit Chat", and "White, Negro Philly Churches Join In Exchange" for JET. 1 page.
1965
News release "Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed" on New York Mayor declaring Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Month as presented to the National Council of Negro Women. 4 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed" on New York Mayor declaring Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Month as presented to the National Council of Negro Women. 4 pages.
1965
Press release "Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City" from National Council of Women of the United States on details of their annual meeting. 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, Women--Societies and clubs
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City" from National Council of Women of the United States on details of their annual meeting. 2 pages.
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.
1964-12-31
"Mrs. Daisy Lampkin Spends Tireless Career as Civil Rights Worker" article on Mrs. Lampkin's work with Pittsburgh and National Councils of Negro Women and NAACP. 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, Community development
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Daisy Lampkin Spends Tireless Career as Civil Rights Worker" article on Mrs. Lampkin's work with Pittsburgh and National Councils of Negro Women and NAACP. 1 page.
1964-12-18
"Mississippi Called Home of the Slave" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer speaking on Mississippi's discrimination and injustices against Negroes. 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
"Mississippi Called Home of the Slave" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer speaking on Mississippi's discrimination and injustices against Negroes. 1 page.
1964-12-03
Press release on financial conditions of National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell becoming First Vice President. 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
Press release on financial conditions of National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell becoming First Vice President. 1 page.
1964-12-01
"Negro Women's Group Plan to Join Poverty Fight" article on The National Council of Negro Women's 28th Convention in Washington, D.C. 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, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women's Group Plan to Join Poverty Fight" article on The National Council of Negro Women's 28th Convention in Washington, D.C. 1 page.
1964-11-12
News release "Education Foundation of the National Council of Negro Women" on the dedication of the Bethune House in Washington, D.C. 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development, African Americans--Housing
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "Education Foundation of the National Council of Negro Women" on the dedication of the Bethune House in Washington, D.C. 2 pages.
1964-11-12
Bethune House Dedication Program with order of service and list of Board of Trustees. 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development, African Americans--Housing
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Bethune House Dedication Program with order of service and list of Board of Trustees. 2 pages.
1964-10-23
"Dorothy Height Gets Out Votes" article on the National Council of Negro Women and New York radio station YWCA voter registration drive. 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, Voter registration
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height Gets Out Votes" article on the National Council of Negro Women and New York radio station YWCA voter registration drive. 1 page.
1964-09-02
News release "National Council of Negro Women, Inc." on security threats for the project "Wednesdays in Mississippi" in collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, National Council of Catholic Women, League of Women Voters, and a number of other organizations. 5 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Race relations, Community development
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "National Council of Negro Women, Inc." on security threats for the project "Wednesdays in Mississippi" in collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, National Council of Catholic Women, League of Women Voters, and a number of other organizations. 5 pages.
1964-08-26
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro" article on the potential ousting of White politicians due to the power of the new Black voters.
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro" article on the potential ousting of White politicians due to the power of the new Black voters.
1964-08-25
"Negro Delegate Is Going Home, Maybe To Death" article on Fannie Lou Hamer going home to 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
"Negro Delegate Is Going Home, Maybe To Death" article on Fannie Lou Hamer going home to Mississippi. 1 page.
1964-06-15
"Negro Told He Must Pull Self Up by Own Bootstraps" article in Daily News detailing Mrs. Cora Walker's calls for self-improvement. 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
"Negro Told He Must Pull Self Up by Own Bootstraps" article in Daily News detailing Mrs. Cora Walker's calls for self-improvement. 1 page.
1964-06-14
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman" articles on Mrs. Vel Phillips and Mrs. Janet Lee. 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
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman" articles on Mrs. Vel Phillips and Mrs. Janet Lee. 2 pages.
1964-06-11
Aretha McKinley Ticker Tape for Jet [Magazine] describing her new role. 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
Aretha McKinley Ticker Tape for Jet [Magazine] describing her new role. 1 page.
1964-05-25
"First Days in a New School" article on Mary McLeod Bethune and the opening of The Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Days in a New School" article on Mary McLeod Bethune and the opening of The Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. 1 page.