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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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