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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"A First for Atlanta" article on Shirley Franklin becoming Atlanta's first female mayor.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A First for Atlanta", January 8, 2002
Date Created
2002-01-08
Description
"A First for Atlanta" article on Shirley Franklin becoming Atlanta's first female mayor.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American women
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Daughter of Slavery Makes the Senate Listen" article on Carol Moseley-Braun speaking to the senate about opposing the defense of the American flag.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Daughter of Slavery Makes the Senate Listen", July 23, 1993
Date Created
1993-07-23
Description
"A Daughter of Slavery Makes the Senate Listen" article on Carol Moseley-Braun speaking to the senate about opposing the defense of the American flag.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American women
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Voting Rights Act, What It Means How To Make It Work For You" booklet explaining the history and sections of the Voting Rights Act and their importance.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Voting Rights Act, What It Means How To Make It Work For You", 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
"The Voting Rights Act, What It Means How To Make It Work For You" booklet explaining the history and sections of the Voting Rights Act and their importance.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Civil rights movements
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mary McCleod Bethune House becoming a National Historic Shrine. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mary McCleod Bethune National Historic Shrine, June 14, 1982
Date Created
1982-06-14
Description
Press Release on Mary McCleod Bethune House becoming a National Historic Shrine. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Senate Unit Backs Voting Rights Bill" article on the approving on a compromise version of the voting rights act.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Senate Unit Backs Voting Rights Bill", May 5, 1982
Date Created
1982-05-05
Description
"Senate Unit Backs Voting Rights Bill" article on the approving on a compromise version of the voting rights act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Civil rights movements
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization and benefits of individual membership. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"You're One in a Million", circa 1984
Date Created
1981/1988
Description
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization and benefits of individual membership. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Jesse Jackson Launches Drive for Voting Act" article on Jackson campaigning to launch a movement to prevent Congress from undermining the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Jesse Jackson Launches Drive for Voting Act", April 5, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-05
Description
"Jesse Jackson Launches Drive for Voting Act" article on Jackson campaigning to launch a movement to prevent Congress from undermining the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Seven newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Atlanta Child Murders Newspaper Clippings, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1985
Description
Seven newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Crime
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Two newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Atlanta Child Murders Newspaper Clippings, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1985
Description
Two newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Crime
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights Sent Out to the Nation" press release on the 160 mile long march organized by the SCLC and the National Coalition to Save the Voting Rights Act.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights Sent Out to the Nation", 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
"The Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights Sent Out to the Nation" press release on the 160 mile long march organized by the SCLC and the National Coalition to Save the Voting Rights Act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection