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
"SMART: Single Mothers Advance Rapidly Through Training" brochure highlighting the NCNW Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement program. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Single Mothers Advance Rapidly Through Training", circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
"SMART: Single Mothers Advance Rapidly Through Training" brochure highlighting the NCNW Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement program. 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
Press Release "National Council of Negro Women's National President Among Ten American Women Leaders Invited to Israel" from the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on President Dorothy I. Height invitation to Israel. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "National Council of Negro Women's National President Among Ten American Women Leaders Invited t
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
Press Release "National Council of Negro Women's National President Among Ten American Women Leaders Invited to Israel" from the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on President Dorothy I. Height invitation to Israel. 3 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
"Black Voters Prove Their Clout" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Voters Prove Their Clout", November 7, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-07
Description
"Black Voters Prove Their Clout" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote May Have Put Ohio in Carter Country" article noting the voting turnout in Ohio may be flipped toward Jimmy Carter in the presidential race.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote May Have Put Ohio in Carter Country", November 4, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-04
Description
"Black Vote May Have Put Ohio in Carter Country" article noting the voting turnout in Ohio may be flipped toward Jimmy Carter in the presidential race.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women beginning their international program in Africa. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women, January 15, 1976
Date Created
1976-01-15
Description
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women beginning their international program in Africa. 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
"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters in the South.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters in the South.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights" article on the 10th anniversary on the voting rights act and expansion of it's coverage.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights", August 7, 1975
Date Created
1975-08-07
Description
"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights" article on the 10th anniversary on the voting rights act and expansion of it's coverage.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Theme at Ebenezer, Extend Voting Rights Act" article on looking ahead in the success of the voting rights act and extending the act to other civil rights and underrepresented communities.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Theme at Ebenezer, Extend Voting Rights Act", January 14, 1975
Date Created
1975-01-14
Description
"The Theme at Ebenezer, Extend Voting Rights Act" article on looking ahead in the success of the voting rights act and extending the act to other civil rights and underrepresented communities.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women hosting Ethiopian singer Bezunesh Bekele to JET sent by Western Union. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women hosting Ethiopian singer Bezunesh Bekele to JET sent by Western Union. 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
Press Release "Bethune Collection on Black Women's Organizations Opens In Washington" dedicating the home of founder Mary McLeod Bethune to establish a historical collection. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "Bethune Collection on Black Women's Organizations Opens In Washington", circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
Press Release "Bethune Collection on Black Women's Organizations Opens In Washington" dedicating the home of founder Mary McLeod Bethune to establish a historical collection. 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
Handbook of production information from Paramount Pictures film, "Mahogany", including cast and crew list and outline of the story.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Film "Mahogany" Production Information, circa 1975
Date Created
1974/1976
Description
Handbook of production information from Paramount Pictures film, "Mahogany", including cast and crew list and outline of the story.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
An article on the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. urging monitoring to keep them from being victim to the energy crisis. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Act On Energy Crisis" Article, December 27, 1973
Date Created
1973-12-27
Description
An article on the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. urging monitoring to keep them from being victim to the energy crisis. 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
"Black on Black" article on U. S. expatriates in Africa.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black on Black", September 16, 1973
Date Created
1973-09-16
Description
"Black on Black" article on U. S. expatriates in Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release announcing the first ever Black financed and Black produced motion pictures to be filmed in Georgia.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release, Black Film in Georgia, April 5, 1973
Date Created
1973-04-05
Description
Press release announcing the first ever Black financed and Black produced motion pictures to be filmed in Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Helping People", NCNW Brochure, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization. 3 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
"Blacks Hold 87 Offices As Executives of Cities" article on The Society of Black Office Holders and the increase of Black mayors and other executive city workers.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Blacks Hold 87 Offices As Executives of Cities", September 24, 1972
Date Created
1972-09-24
Description
"Blacks Hold 87 Offices As Executives of Cities" article on The Society of Black Office Holders and the increase of Black mayors and other executive city workers.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Shirley Chisholm, 'I'm not kidding'" article on her announcement as a presidential candidate.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Shirley Chisholm, 'I'm Not Kidding'", January 24, 1972
Date Created
1972-01-24
Description
"Shirley Chisholm, 'I'm not kidding'" article on her announcement as a presidential candidate.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American women
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Copies of Black candidate information cards listing office terms, opponents and other statistical data.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Black Candidate Information Cards, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Copies of Black candidate information cards listing office terms, opponents and other statistical data.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"U. S. Negroes Getting Cool Reception in 'Mother Africa'" article on Americans looking to Africa for support, and Africans not having enough resources for them.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"U. S. Negroes Getting Cool Reception in 'Mother Africa'", October 21, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-21
Description
"U. S. Negroes Getting Cool Reception in 'Mother Africa'" article on Americans looking to Africa for support, and Africans not having enough resources for them.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics" booklet dedicated to Black women in politics across the country. 19 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics", July 1971
Date Created
1971-07
Description
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics" booklet dedicated to Black women in politics across the country. 19 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, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi" report on the increase of Black voters in Mississippi and the impact it is having on the state toward civil rights.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi", June 28, 1971
Date Created
1971-06-28
Description
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi" report on the increase of Black voters in Mississippi and the impact it is having on the state toward civil rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote in Boston Rises, Slowly" article on the increase of the Black vote in Boston and the rest of the US.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote in Boston Rises, Slowly", May 23, 1971
Date Created
1971-05-23
Description
"Black Vote in Boston Rises, Slowly" article on the increase of the Black vote in Boston and the rest of the US.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Teens Say it Will Pay to Register" article about Black teenagers registering to vote for the first time, and seeing their participation and progress toward equality.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Teens Say it Will Pay to Register", January 15, 1971
Date Created
1971-01-15
Description
"Black Teens Say it Will Pay to Register" article about Black teenagers registering to vote for the first time, and seeing their participation and progress toward equality.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American teenagers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
A telegraph writing on Black entertainers.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Telegraph, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1979
Description
A telegraph writing on Black entertainers.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote Gains Cited in South" article about the registration of new Black voters by the VEP helped with the election of Black leaders.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote Gains Cited in South", November 28, 1970
Date Created
1970-11-28
Description
"Black Vote Gains Cited in South" article about the registration of new Black voters by the VEP helped with the election of Black leaders.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American leadership
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"YWCA Works Toward Racial Harmony" article on Dorothy I. Height role at YWCA and NCNW and their work towards racial harmony. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"YWCA Works Toward Racial Harmony" Article, July 7, 1970
Date Created
1970-07-07
Description
"YWCA Works Toward Racial Harmony" article on Dorothy I. Height role at YWCA and NCNW and their work towards racial harmony. 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"What the Voting Rights Bill Has Done" infographic on the increase of non-white voters in the south.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"What the Voting Rights Bill Has Done", June 21, 1970
Date Created
1970-06-21
Description
"What the Voting Rights Bill Has Done" infographic on the increase of non-white voters in the south.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Calls for Black Women's Day" article on several Women's organizations' leaders meeting to discuss the call. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Calls for Black Women's Day", May 4, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-04
Description
"NCNW Calls for Black Women's Day" article on several Women's organizations' leaders meeting to discuss the call. 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, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Wallace Could Get Black Votes" article on how Black segregationists could boost Wallace to the third party 1972 presidential election.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Wallace Could Get Black Votes", April 26, 1970
Date Created
1970-04-26
Description
"Wallace Could Get Black Votes" article on how Black segregationists could boost Wallace to the third party 1972 presidential election.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Why We Need a Black President in 1980" article by William F. Buckley.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Why We Need a Black President in 1980", January 13, 1970
Date Created
1970-01-13
Description
"Why We Need a Black President in 1980" article by William F. Buckley.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman's Role in Civil Rights Told at Parley" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman's Role in Civil Rights Told at Parley" Article, October 27, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-27
Description
"Woman's Role in Civil Rights Told at Parley" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 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, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN" article on American women and their built in prejudices with voting. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN", October 26, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-26
Description
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN" article on American women and their built in prejudices with voting. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height To Speak Here Tuesday" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height to Speak Here Tuesday" October 24, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-24
Description
"Dorothy Height To Speak Here Tuesday" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 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, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party speaking race relations. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, September 11, 1969
Date Created
1969-09-11
Description
Press Release on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party speaking race relations. 3 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, African American--Segregation, Racial discrimination, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Gains Noted in Mississippi" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer reports on progress at city meeting. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Gains Noted In Mississippi" Article, August 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-08-14
Description
"Negro Gains Noted in Mississippi" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer reports on progress at city meeting. 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, African American--Segregation, Racial discrimination, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence from Lena Horne and the National Council of Negro Women petitioning funds on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women Life Membership Campaign. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence From Lena Horne and the National Council of Negro Women, July 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-07-14
Description
Correspondence from Lena Horne and the National Council of Negro Women petitioning funds on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women Life Membership Campaign. 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
News Release from Morehouse College on the Commencement Convocation which awarded Honorary degrees to Rev. William Holmes Border, Sr., Mr. Maxwell Hahn, Mr. Humphrey, Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and a special award to Fannie Lou Hamer. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release From Morehouse College, June 5, 1969
Date Created
1969-06-05
Description
News Release from Morehouse College on the Commencement Convocation which awarded Honorary degrees to Rev. William Holmes Border, Sr., Mr. Maxwell Hahn, Mr. Humphrey, Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and a special award to Fannie Lou Hamer. 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, African American clergy, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Colored Women to Sponsor 'Miss Black America'" news release about entry guidelines to the Madison Square Garden event. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Colored Women to Sponsor 'Miss Black America'", April 10, 1969
Date Created
1969-04-10
Description
"Colored Women to Sponsor 'Miss Black America'" news release about entry guidelines to the Madison Square Garden event. 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
"Chicago Negroes Seek New Life in Africa Bush" article on Ben Carter and a Black Hebrew village in Liberia, Africa
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Chicago Negroes Seek New Life in Africa Bush", March 1969
Date Created
1969-03-29
Description
"Chicago Negroes Seek New Life in Africa Bush" article on Ben Carter and a Black Hebrew village in Liberia, Africa
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"5 Negro Congressmen Are Cool to 'Back to Africa' Bill" article on Negro Congressmen backing government financing for Negros to resettle in Africa.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"5 Negro Congressmen Are Cool to 'Back to Africa' Bill", March 16, 1969
Date Created
1969-03-16
Description
"5 Negro Congressmen Are Cool to 'Back to Africa' Bill" article on Negro Congressmen backing government financing for Negros to resettle in Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection