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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"Harris Poll, Public Backs Voting Rights Bill, 3 to 2" article on Americans favoring passage of Johnson's voting rights bill before Congress. Smaller article on the Senate hoping to ban poll taxes.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Harris Poll, Public Backs Voting Rights Bill, 3 to 2", May 10, 1965
Date Created
1965-05-10
Description
"Harris Poll, Public Backs Voting Rights Bill, 3 to 2" article on Americans favoring passage of Johnson's voting rights bill before Congress. Smaller article on the Senate hoping to ban poll taxes.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Will Vote, Right Fight Be Appomattox All Over Again?" article on how the voting act may cause a rise of demonstrations and attacks on Blacks.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Will Vote, Right Fight Be Appomattox All Over Again?", April 4, 1965
Date Created
1965-04-04
Description
"Will Vote, Right Fight Be Appomattox All Over Again?" article on how the voting act may cause a rise of demonstrations and attacks on Blacks.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Virginian Calls Voting Rights Bill a 'War Measure'" article on how southerners oppose president Johnson's voting rights bill.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Virginian Calls Voting Rights Bill a 'War Measure'", March 30, 1965
Date Created
1965-03-30
Description
"Virginian Calls Voting Rights Bill a 'War Measure'" article on how southerners oppose president Johnson's voting rights bill.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bus Seat Heroine Calls Ala. March 'Impressive'" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks response to the civil rights march on Montgomery state capitol. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bus Seat Heroine Calls Ala. March 'Impressive'" Article, March 28, 1965
Date Created
1965-03-28
Description
"Bus Seat Heroine Calls Ala. March 'Impressive'" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks response to the civil rights march on Montgomery state capitol. 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, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill" article on how Congress easily approves White House proposals if they are members of the same party, and how that will shape voting and civil rights bills.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill", March 21, 1965
Date Created
1965-03-21
Description
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill" article on how Congress easily approves White House proposals if they are members of the same party, and how that will shape voting and civil rights bills.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on New York City Deb Ball by the National Council of Negro Women and the "Cocktail Chit Chat", and "White, Negro Philly Churches Join In Exchange" for JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on New York City Deb Ball and Cocktail Chit Chat, January 14, 1965
Date Created
1965-01-14
Description
Press release on New York City Deb Ball by the National Council of Negro Women and the "Cocktail Chit Chat", and "White, Negro Philly Churches Join In Exchange" for JET. 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, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed" on New York Mayor declaring Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Month as presented to the National Council of Negro Women. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed", 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
News release "Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed" on New York Mayor declaring Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Month as presented to the National Council of Negro Women. 4 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City" from National Council of Women of the United States on details of their annual meeting. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City", 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Press release "Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City" from National Council of Women of the United States on details of their annual meeting. 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, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships" article detailing the candidates running for judgeships in Wayne County. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships", circa 1966
Date Created
1964/1970
Description
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships" article detailing the candidates running for judgeships in Wayne County. 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, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Daisy Lampkin Spends Tireless Career as Civil Rights Worker" article on Mrs. Lampkin's work with Pittsburgh and National Councils of Negro Women and NAACP. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Daisy Lampkin Spends Tireless Career as Civil Rights Worker", December 31, 1964
Date Created
1964-12-31
Description
"Mrs. Daisy Lampkin Spends Tireless Career as Civil Rights Worker" article on Mrs. Lampkin's work with Pittsburgh and National Councils of Negro Women and NAACP. 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, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mississippi Called Home of the Slave" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer speaking on Mississippi's discrimination and injustices against Negroes. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mississippi Called Home of the Slave" Article, December 18, 1964
Date Created
1964-12-18
Description
"Mississippi Called Home of the Slave" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer speaking on Mississippi's discrimination and injustices against Negroes. 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
Press release on financial conditions of National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell becoming First Vice President. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell, December 3, 1964
Date Created
1964-12-03
Description
Press release on financial conditions of National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell becoming First Vice President. 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
"Negro Women's Group Plan to Join Poverty Fight" article on The National Council of Negro Women's 28th Convention in Washington, D.C. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women's Group Plan to Join Poverty Fight", December 1, 1964
Date Created
1964-12-01
Description
"Negro Women's Group Plan to Join Poverty Fight" article on The National Council of Negro Women's 28th Convention in Washington, D.C. 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, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "Education Foundation of the National Council of Negro Women" on the dedication of the Bethune House in Washington, D.C. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Education Foundation of the National Council of Negro Women", November 12, 1964
Date Created
1964-11-12
Description
News release "Education Foundation of the National Council of Negro Women" on the dedication of the Bethune House in Washington, D.C. 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, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Bethune House Dedication Program with order of service and list of Board of Trustees. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Dedication Bethune House Program, November 12, 1964
Date Created
1964-11-12
Description
Bethune House Dedication Program with order of service and list of Board of Trustees. 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, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height Gets Out Votes" article on the National Council of Negro Women and New York radio station YWCA voter registration drive. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height Gets Out Votes" Article, October 23, 1964
Date Created
1964-10-23
Description
"Dorothy Height Gets Out Votes" article on the National Council of Negro Women and New York radio station YWCA voter registration drive. 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, African American press, Voter registration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "National Council of Negro Women, Inc." on security threats for the project "Wednesdays in Mississippi" in collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, National Council of Catholic Women, League of Women Voters, and a number of other organizations. 5 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"National Council of Negro Women, Inc.", September 2, 1964
Date Created
1964-09-02
Description
News release "National Council of Negro Women, Inc." on security threats for the project "Wednesdays in Mississippi" in collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, National Council of Catholic Women, League of Women Voters, and a number of other organizations. 5 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, Women--Societies and clubs, Race relations, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro" article on the potential ousting of White politicians due to the power of the new Black voters.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro", August 26, 1964
Date Created
1964-08-26
Description
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro" article on the potential ousting of White politicians due to the power of the new Black voters.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Delegate Is Going Home, Maybe To Death" article on Fannie Lou Hamer going home to Mississippi. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Delegate Is Going Home, Maybe To Death" Article, August 25, 1964
Date Created
1964-08-25
Description
"Negro Delegate Is Going Home, Maybe To Death" article on Fannie Lou Hamer going home to Mississippi. 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
"Negro Told He Must Pull Self Up by Own Bootstraps" article in Daily News detailing Mrs. Cora Walker's calls for self-improvement. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Told He Must Pull Self up by Own Bootstraps", June 15, 1964
Date Created
1964-06-15
Description
"Negro Told He Must Pull Self Up by Own Bootstraps" article in Daily News detailing Mrs. Cora Walker's calls for self-improvement. 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
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman" articles on Mrs. Vel Phillips and Mrs. Janet Lee. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman", June
Date Created
1964-06-14
Description
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman" articles on Mrs. Vel Phillips and Mrs. Janet Lee. 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, African American press, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Aretha McKinley Ticker Tape for Jet [Magazine] describing her new role. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Ticker Tape for Jet [Magazine], June 11, 1964
Date Created
1964-06-11
Description
Aretha McKinley Ticker Tape for Jet [Magazine] describing her new role. 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
"First Days in a New School" article on Mary McLeod Bethune and the opening of The Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Days in a New School" Article, May 25, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-25
Description
"First Days in a New School" article on Mary McLeod Bethune and the opening of The Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height" article on Dorothy Height conducting a workshop for YWCA Metropolitan Detroit. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height" Article, Monday, May 25, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-25
Description
"Dorothy Height" article on Dorothy Height conducting a workshop for YWCA Metropolitan Detroit. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Most Negro Wives Work, Expert Says" article on Negro wives always expected to hold paying jobs outside their homes according to Dorothy L. Height. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Most Negro Wives Work, Expert Says" Article, Sunday, May 10, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-10
Description
"Most Negro Wives Work, Expert Says" article on Negro wives always expected to hold paying jobs outside their homes according to Dorothy L. Height. 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
"Career Holds Timely Interest" article on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Career Holds Timely Interest" Article, May 3, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-03
Description
"Career Holds Timely Interest" article on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Negro Does Her Duty--'I May Be Killed" article on Fannie Lou Hamer's work as vice-chairman of the Mississippi Freedom. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Negro Does Her Duty--'I May Be Killed" Article, April 24, 1964
Date Created
1964-04-24
Description
"A Negro Does Her Duty--'I May Be Killed" article on Fannie Lou Hamer's work as vice-chairman of the Mississippi Freedom. 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
"Women's Professional Group Sponsors Negro Cultural Center" article on Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to sponsor cultural center. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women's Professional Group Sponsors Negro Cultural Center", April 3, 1964
Date Created
1964-04-03
Description
"Women's Professional Group Sponsors Negro Cultural Center" article on Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to sponsor cultural center. 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, Greek letter societies
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Minneapolis Morning Tribune article on Mrs. Patricia Harris assistant professor of law at Howard University appointed by President Johnson to new commission. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article on Mrs. Patricia Harris, March 31, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-31
Description
Minneapolis Morning Tribune article on Mrs. Patricia Harris assistant professor of law at Howard University appointed by President Johnson to new commission. 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 universities and colleges, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence between Mr. John Johnson and Marion H. Jackson with enclosed Tour Program of the National Council of Negro Women. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence Between Mr. John Johnson and Marion H. Jackson, March 19, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-19
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Johnson and Marion H. Jackson with enclosed Tour Program of the National Council of Negro Women. 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 press, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daughter of Slaves, Founder of College" article on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daughter of Slaves, Founder of College" Article, March 1, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-01
Description
"Daughter of Slaves, Founder of College" article on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Voting: A Strange New Custom for Washington, D. C." article on residents casting ballots for the first time.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Voting: A Strange New Custom for Washington, D. C.", February 17, 1964
Date Created
1964-02-17
Description
"Voting: A Strange New Custom for Washington, D. C." article on residents casting ballots for the first time.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Voter Registration Drive in Selma, Alabama" article about the town of Selma, it's residents, and the efforts of groups like SNCC to register Black voters.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Voter Registration Drive in Selma, Alabama"
Date Created
1964-01-15
Description
"The Voter Registration Drive in Selma, Alabama" article about the town of Selma, it's residents, and the efforts of groups like SNCC to register Black voters.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Civil rights movements
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Apartment House Is Dedicated in Washington" article on the National Council of Negro Women new apartment building called the Bethune House with enclosed press release. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Apartment House Is Dedicated in Washington", January 1964
Date Created
1964-01
Description
"Negro Apartment House Is Dedicated in Washington" article on the National Council of Negro Women new apartment building called the Bethune House with enclosed press release. 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, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release honoring Mary Church Terrell documenting civil rights campaigns and obituary. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
National Council of Negro Women Press Release, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Press release honoring Mary Church Terrell documenting civil rights campaigns and obituary. 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
"Crusade to Double the Negro Vote in the South" brochure explaining the importance and representation of the Black vote.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Crusade to Double the Negro Vote in the South", circa 1965
Date Created
1963/1968
Description
"Crusade to Double the Negro Vote in the South" brochure explaining the importance and representation of the Black vote.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
The Associated Negro Press Deadline Release entitled "Geraldine Whittington Finds Herself President Johnson's Secretary and Flying Off to LBJ Ranch Before She Can Catch Her Breath" about Geraldine Whittington becoming first Negro secretary for the President of the United States. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
The Associated Negro Press Deadline Release, December 30, 1963
Date Created
1963-12-30
Description
The Associated Negro Press Deadline Release entitled "Geraldine Whittington Finds Herself President Johnson's Secretary and Flying Off to LBJ Ranch Before She Can Catch Her Breath" about Geraldine Whittington becoming first Negro secretary for the President of the United States. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence between Mr. Frank T. Walker and Abraham Ribicoff about inquiry concerning Negroes employed by the Senate staff. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence Between Mr. Frank T. Walker and Abraham Ribicoff, December 9, 1963
Date Created
1963-12-09
Description
Correspondence between Mr. Frank T. Walker and Abraham Ribicoff about inquiry concerning Negroes employed by the Senate staff. 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
"Council of Negro Women to Celebrate Founding Dec. 14" article on Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee Detroit luncheon to celebrate the founding of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Council of Negro Women to Celebrate Founding Dec. 14", December 5, 1963
Date Created
1963-12-05
Description
"Council of Negro Women to Celebrate Founding Dec. 14" article on Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee Detroit luncheon to celebrate the founding of the National Council of Negro Women. 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
National Council of Negro Women 28th Annual Convention Program detailing the schedule of the annual convention. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
National Council of Negro Women 28th Annual Convention Program, November 13-17, 1963
Date Created
1963-11-13
Description
National Council of Negro Women 28th Annual Convention Program detailing the schedule of the annual convention. 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, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"YW Urged to Take Action" article on Dorothy Height and the YWCA's "Action for Interracial Equality" project. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"YW Urged to Take Action" Article, October 31, 1963
Date Created
1963-10-31
Description
"YW Urged to Take Action" article on Dorothy Height and the YWCA's "Action for Interracial Equality" project. 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
"Detroit Woman Builds New Life in Nigeria" article on Mary Wright Foster and her move to Nigeria, Africa.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Detroit Woman Builds New Life in Nigeria", September 11, 1963
Date Created
1963-09-11
Description
"Detroit Woman Builds New Life in Nigeria" article on Mary Wright Foster and her move to Nigeria, Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"No Compromise For Mrs. Hamer" article Fannie Lou Hamer as Democratic convention delegate at the Chicago convention. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"No Compromise for Mrs. Hamer" Article, Monday, August 26, 1963
Date Created
1963-08-26
Description
"No Compromise For Mrs. Hamer" article Fannie Lou Hamer as Democratic convention delegate at the Chicago convention. 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
"Visitor from Dixie Speaks for Justice" article on Mrs. Fanny Lou Hamer speaking in Detroit on justice work in Mississippi. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Visitor From Dixie Speaks For Justice" Article, August 1963
Date Created
1963-08
Description
"Visitor from Dixie Speaks for Justice" article on Mrs. Fanny Lou Hamer speaking in Detroit on justice work in Mississippi. 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
"Integration Leader Beaten in Good Samaritan Role" article on Rev. Bernard Lafayette of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Integration Leader Beaten in Good Samaritan Role", June 1963
Date Created
1963-06
Description
"Integration Leader Beaten in Good Samaritan Role" article on Rev. Bernard Lafayette of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. 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, Voter registration, Race discrimination, African American clergy
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Newsletter with articles on Diane Nash, Desegregation, and Civil Rights. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
The Southern Patriot vol. 21 no. 1, January 1963
Date Created
1963-01
Description
Newsletter with articles on Diane Nash, Desegregation, and Civil Rights. 4 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman Tells How She Sparked Bus Boycott" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks as the speaker at the Carnegie Endowment International Center. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman Tells How She Sparked Bus Boycott" Article, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
"Woman Tells How She Sparked Bus Boycott" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks as the speaker at the Carnegie Endowment International Center. 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, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on "Woman's View" article by Gay Pauley on women's voting rights. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on "Woman's View" Article, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Press Release on "Woman's View" article by Gay Pauley on women's voting rights. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"CORE Hears Mississippian In Bitter Attack on Dr. King" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer's comments on Dr. King. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"CORE Hears Mississippian in Bitter Attack on Dr. King" Article, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
"CORE Hears Mississippian In Bitter Attack on Dr. King" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer's comments on Dr. King. 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
News Release on Fannie Lou Hamer being awarded the Jackson Club of the National Business and Professional Women's Club's Sojourner Truth Award for outstanding achievement in Civil Rights. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Fannie Lou Hamer, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
News Release on Fannie Lou Hamer being awarded the Jackson Club of the National Business and Professional Women's Club's Sojourner Truth Award for outstanding achievement in Civil Rights. 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, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection