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
1952-05-12
"Englewood To Let Dr. Bethune Speak" article on School Board giving approval on Dr. Bethune's disavowal of ever being a red supporter in Englewood, New Jersey. 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, Communism--United States, African American press, African American universities and colleges, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Education, Race relations
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Englewood To Let Dr. Bethune Speak" article on School Board giving approval on Dr. Bethune's disavowal of ever being a red supporter in Englewood, New Jersey. 1 page.
1952-05-02
"Bethune Ban Protested: Negro Women's Leader Attacks Englewood School Board" article on the protest of Englewood School Board for banning 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, Communism--United States
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bethune Ban Protested: Negro Women's Leader Attacks Englewood School Board" article on the protest of Englewood School Board for banning Dr. Bethune. 1 page.
1952-04-25
"Welcome Mat Still Out for Dr. Bethune" article on Dr. Bethune's speech before the Negro American Legion. 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
"Welcome Mat Still Out for Dr. Bethune" article on Dr. Bethune's speech before the Negro American Legion. 1 page.
1952-04-25
"Jersey School Bars Dr. Bethune; Charge Links Her to Subversives: Meeting of Englewood Legion's Auxiliary Off to Let Negro Leader Clear Herself." article on Dr. Bethune's scheduled addressed being canceled after instigation of Englewood Anti-Communist League. 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
"Jersey School Bars Dr. Bethune; Charge Links Her to Subversives: Meeting of Englewood Legion's Auxiliary Off to Let Negro Leader Clear Herself." article on Dr. Bethune's scheduled addressed being canceled after instigation of Englewood Anti-Communist League. 1 page.
1952-04-25
"Denied School Forum, Dr. Bethune Lashes Back in Englewood Pulpit" article on Dr. Bethune's response to being barred from Englewood school. 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, Communism--United States, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Denied School Forum, Dr. Bethune Lashes Back in Englewood Pulpit" article on Dr. Bethune's response to being barred from Englewood school. 1 page.
1951/1958
"Highlights in the Life of Mrs. Bethune: 'Mother of Century' Leaves Name On Honor Roll of Time" article on the life and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune highlighting her love for fashion. 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
"Highlights in the Life of Mrs. Bethune: 'Mother of Century' Leaves Name On Honor Roll of Time" article on the life and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune highlighting her love for fashion. 1 page.
1951/1958
"Dr. Bethune, Mrs. Roosevelt to Share Spotlight at Negro Women Brotherhood Banquet" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune at annual Brotherhood Luncheon. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dr. Bethune, Mrs. Roosevelt to Share Spotlight at Negro Women Brotherhood Banquet" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune at annual Brotherhood Luncheon. 1 page.
1951/1958
"Mary McLeod Bethune: My Next Step" editorial from Mary McLeod Bethune on her next steps after becoming President-Emeritus 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mary McLeod Bethune: My Next Step" editorial from Mary McLeod Bethune on her next steps after becoming President-Emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
1951/1958
News Release on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the seventh annual Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. 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 American press, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the seventh annual Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. 2 pages.
1951/1958
Press Release "Federal Commission Approves Bethune Memorial in D.C." on the Federal Government's Fine Arts Commission approving the Bethune Memorial. 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
Press Release "Federal Commission Approves Bethune Memorial in D.C." on the Federal Government's Fine Arts Commission approving the Bethune Memorial. 1 page.
1951-10-07
"Dr. Bethune Honored" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the Griffith Award for her aid of racial understanding. 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 Honored" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the Griffith Award for her aid of racial understanding. 1 page.
1951-03-20
"Ex-Slaves' Daughter To Be Feted" article on the life and work of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Ex-Slaves' Daughter To Be Feted" article on the life and work of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 2 pages.
1950/1957
"Mrs. Bethune Banned By School Board Speaks at a Church" article on Englewood, New Jersey School Board banning Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune due to communist affiliation claims. 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, Communism--United States, African American press, African American universities and colleges, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Banned By School Board Speaks at a Church" article on Englewood, New Jersey School Board banning Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune due to communist affiliation claims. 1 page.
1950/1956
"Mrs. Bethune Backs Adlai, Sparkman" editorial from Mrs. Bethune on supporting Adlai and Sparkman. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Political participation, Political campaigns
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Backs Adlai, Sparkman" editorial from Mrs. Bethune on supporting Adlai and Sparkman. 1 page.
1950-02-20
"Great Lady Coming" article on Mary McLeod Bethune who will be a guest of honor at a dessert-luncheon in observance of Brotherhood Week at Roosevelt College. 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
"Great Lady Coming" article on Mary McLeod Bethune who will be a guest of honor at a dessert-luncheon in observance of Brotherhood Week at Roosevelt College. 1 page.
1949-11-16
"Truman Says 'No Retreat' in Equal Rights Fight; Praises Dr. Bethune" article on President Truman pledging support to Equal Rights fight and honoring Dr. 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 press, Women--Societies and clubs, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Truman Says 'No Retreat' in Equal Rights Fight; Praises Dr. Bethune" article on President Truman pledging support to Equal Rights fight and honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
1948-11-02
Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Newspaper Clipping on her appearance on the Democratic Record Show. 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
Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Newspaper Clipping on her appearance on the Democratic Record Show. 1 page.
1948-03-05
"Mrs. Bethune Honored Mrs. F.D.R. Rabbi Wise Join Tribute" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune being honored by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise. 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
"Mrs. Bethune Honored Mrs. F.D.R. Rabbi Wise Join Tribute" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune being honored by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise. 1 page.
1947/1953
"Words of Wisdom: Excerpts from Speeches by Mary McLeod Bethune" with snippets of various speeches from Dr. Bethune. 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, Speeches
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Words of Wisdom: Excerpts from Speeches by Mary McLeod Bethune" with snippets of various speeches from Dr. Bethune. 2 pages.
1947/1953
"Mrs. Bethune Denounces Jim Crow Education in Founders Day Speech" article on Dr. Bethune's speech at Southern University's 40th Annual Founders' Day. 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 Denounces Jim Crow Education in Founders Day Speech" article on Dr. Bethune's speech at Southern University's 40th Annual Founders' Day. 1 page.