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:
  • Subjects = African Americans--Education
  • Decade = 1950-1959
"Memorial Planned For Negro Leader" article on the National Council of Negro Women raising funds for a memorial Mary McLeod Bethune launched at the 96th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daisy Bates Says Private Schools Must Integrate" article on Daisy Bates, President of the NAACP Arkansas, calling for private school integration. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Tape U.S.A. EBONY on Mrs. L. C. Bates and the NAACP. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Little Rock Nine Off to Receive Honors in New York City" article on the Little Rock Nine being honored in New York for school integration. 1 page.
"Recounts Plight of the "Ark. Nine" Mrs. L.C. Bates Dramatizes Need to Support NAACP" article reflecting on the Central High School integration. 1 page.
"Integration Plan Wanted Pushed in Little Rock" article on NAACP pushing for integration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NAACP Resists Ark. Segregation Units to File Requested Data" article on NAACP resisting pro-segregation organizations. 1 page.
"The Miracle Years of Mrs. Bethune" article reflecting on the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune published in The Christian Century. 2 pages.
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune as the Founders Day Speaker for Southern University. 1 page.
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Time Magazine Article on Mary McLeod Bethune's life and legacy. 4 pages.
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mary McLeod Bethune Dies" article Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune passing away from a heart attack. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mary M. Bethune is Dead; Leading Negro Educator" article on the passing of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.