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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  • Subjects = African Americans--Education
  • Subjects = Women--Societies and clubs
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.
1962-09
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial announcement of the memorial being built in Lincoln Park 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial announcement of the memorial being built in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. 1 page.
1962-02
"JFK to Inquire Into Freeway Near DC Bethune Statue" article on President Kennedy speaking on building a freeway near the memorial of Mary McLeod Bethune. 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, Political participation
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"JFK to Inquire Into Freeway Near DC Bethune Statue" article on President Kennedy speaking on building a freeway near the memorial of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
1961-11
"First of Race To Be So Honored....Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy to Launch Drive for Monument Honoring Late Negro Woman Educator" article on Mrs. Kennedy honoring Dr. Bethune. 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 of Race To Be So Honored....Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy to Launch Drive for Monument Honoring Late Negro Woman Educator" article on Mrs. Kennedy honoring Dr. Bethune. 1 page.
1956-02-01
"The Miracle Years of Mrs. Bethune" article reflecting on the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune published in The Christian Century. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Miracle Years of Mrs. Bethune" article reflecting on the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune published in The Christian Century. 2 pages.
1955-08
Mary McLeod Bethune's "My Last Will and Testament" reprinted from the August 1955 issue of EBONY magazine. 6 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune's "My Last Will and Testament" reprinted from the August 1955 issue of EBONY magazine. 6 pages.
1955-07-09
"Dr. Bethune Triumphed Over Poverty" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's life after the announcement of her death. 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
"Dr. Bethune Triumphed Over Poverty" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's life after the announcement of her death. 1 page.
1955-05-30
Time Magazine Article on Mary McLeod Bethune's life and legacy. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Time Magazine Article on Mary McLeod Bethune's life and legacy. 4 pages.
1955-05-23
"City Honors Mrs. Bethune" article on Chicago Temple flying the flag at half mast in honor of the late Mrs. Mary Bethune. 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 churches, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"City Honors Mrs. Bethune" article on Chicago Temple flying the flag at half mast in honor of the late Mrs. Mary Bethune. 1 page.
1955-05-19
"Mary McLeod Bethune Dies" article Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune passing away from a heart attack. 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
"Mary McLeod Bethune Dies" article Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune passing away from a heart attack. 1 page.
1955-05-19
"Mary M. Bethune is Dead; Leading Negro Educator" article on the passing of Mary McLeod Bethune. 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
"Mary M. Bethune is Dead; Leading Negro Educator" article on the passing of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
1955-03-25
"Dr. Mary Bethune Gets Warm Welcome: Negro Educator Speaks to Both Races in Dothan" article on Dr. Bethune speaking on the progress of the Black race in Dothan, Alabama. 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
"Dr. Mary Bethune Gets Warm Welcome: Negro Educator Speaks to Both Races in Dothan" article on Dr. Bethune speaking on the progress of the Black race in Dothan, Alabama. 1 page.
1955-03-09
"Negro TV Actors Block 'Red' Move To Control Union" article on how Negro television performers have played an important role in voting down communists attempts to control their union. 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, Communism--United States
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro TV Actors Block 'Red' Move To Control Union" article on how Negro television performers have played an important role in voting down communists attempts to control their union. 1 page.
1955-02-14
Press Release "It Happened In Washington Says ANP: Were the Facts Twisted?" on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune sponsorship of Statler. 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, Political participation
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "It Happened In Washington Says ANP: Were the Facts Twisted?" on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune sponsorship of Statler. 1 page.
1955-01-04
"Negro Says Laws Won't Erase Bias" article on Mary McLeod Bethune on the morality of America. 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, Race relations
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Says Laws Won't Erase Bias" article on Mary McLeod Bethune on the morality of America. 1 page.
1954-11-03
"Desegregation Ruling GRE Test Mandate Since Emancipation" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's remarks on desegregation law. 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, African Americans--Segregation
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Desegregation Ruling GRE Test Mandate Since Emancipation" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's remarks on desegregation law. 1 page.
1954-10-17
"What Negroes Are Doing: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to Speak" article on speaking at the National Guard Armory. 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, Race relations
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"What Negroes Are Doing: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to Speak" article on speaking at the National Guard Armory. 1 page.
1954-10-11
"Famous Mary Bethune Brings Counsel of Love to Memphis" article on Mary McLeod Bethune's life. 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
"Famous Mary Bethune Brings Counsel of Love to Memphis" article on Mary McLeod Bethune's life. 1 page.
1954-10-06
"Mrs. Bethune, 79, Feted as 'Mother of the Century" article on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune being named "Mother of the Century" by the Dorie Miller Foundation. 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
"Mrs. Bethune, 79, Feted as 'Mother of the Century" article on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune being named "Mother of the Century" by the Dorie Miller Foundation. 1 page.
1954-10-06
"Mary McLeod Praises Moral Re-Armament Conference in Mich." article on Mrs. Bethune praising the Moral Re-Armament organization. 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
"Mary McLeod Praises Moral Re-Armament Conference in Mich." article on Mrs. Bethune praising the Moral Re-Armament organization. 1 page.