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.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
"Back to Africa Adventure Proves a Dud", August 1968 1968-08 "Back to Africa Adventure Proves a Dud" article on a woman disappointed in her move to Africa and her return to the U. S., blaming Ben Carter and his "Back to Africa" movement. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rosa Parks Is Willing to Take a Seat in the Back - Now" Article, June 7, 1968 1968-06-07 "Rosa Parks Is Willing to Take a Seat in the Back - Now" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alumni Profile on Pauli Murray, May 1968 1968-05 Alumni Profile on Pauli Murray on the life and work of Attorney Pauli Murray. 2 pages. 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 families, American literature--African American authors, African American press, Law--Study and teaching Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Diversity Marks Negroes' Conference", March 8, 1968 1968-03-08 "Diversity Marks Negroes' Conference" article on National Council of Negro Women five-day training conference for "Operation Woman Power". 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
National Council of Negro Women "Hunger USA: The Voices of the Poor", 1968 1968 National Council of Negro Women "Hunger USA: The Voices of the Poor" brochure on childhood hunger facts. 3 pages. 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, African Americans--Economic Conditions Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Women Face Dual Bias", circa 1970 1967/1973 Press release "Black Women Face Dual Bias: Rep. Taft to Women's Group" detailing Rep. Robert Taft Jr.'s speech to a convention of Black women. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Seventy Organizations Co-Sponsor Bethune Memorial", circa 1970 1967/1973 News release "Seventy Organizations Co-Sponsor Bethune Memorial" on the Mary McLeod Bethune memorial in Washington, D.C. sponsored by National Council of Negro Women. 5 pages. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bridges Women Have Built", circa 1970 1967/1973 "Bridges Women Have Built" booklet highlighting community leadership and global charity. 9 pages.. African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Elections, The Real Black Power", November 17, 1967 1967-11-17 "Elections, The Real Black Power" Time Magazine article on the increasing of Blacks holding political offices and bringing a new spotlight of civil rights. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Run for House Seats", September 1967 1967-09 "Women Run for House Seats" article about Willie Stevenson Glanton and Mrs. Virginia G. Hamilton. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Council Says 'Bogus Bills" Stopped" Article, June 15. 1967 1967-06-15 "Negro Council Says 'Bogus Bills" Stopped" article on the National Council of Negro Women stopping the distribution of "bogus bills". 1 page. African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Feminine Mystique at the State Dept.", June 6, 1967 1967-06-06 "Feminine Mystique at the State Dept." article on women, Ambassador Patricia Harris and Mrs. Charlotte Moton Hubbard, working at The State Department. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Says No Insult to Indians Was Intended" Article, May 28, 1967 1967-05-28 "Negro Says No Insult to Indians Was Intended" article on criticism from Director of the American Indian Employment and Guidance Center towards National Council of Negro Women's bogus "currency." 2 pages. African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"5 of 6 Insurgents Lose in N.A.A.C.P" Article, January 4, 1967 1967-01-04 "5 of 6 Insurgents Lose in N.A.A.C.P" article on traditionalist returning in board election for the National Association of Colored People. 1 page. African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, Race relations Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Whose Time Has Come", 1967 1967 National Council of Negro Women "Whose Time Has Come" booklet which includes information about the organization, programming, and leadership roles. 32 pages. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Group Celebrates Tax-Free Status", December 8, 1966 1966-12-08 Press release "Negro Women Group Celebrates Tax-Free Status" on National Council of Negro Women celebrate their new tax-free status at their 31st annual meeting. 1 page. 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, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Three to Be Honored by Negro Group at Plaza Dinner", December 4, 1966 1966-12-04 "Three to be Honored by Negro Group at Plaza Dinner" article on National Council of Negro Women honoring Lena Horne and Mrs. Samuel Zales at Plaza dinner in the New York Times. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Hundreds of Women Take the Political Plunge", November 2, 1966 1966-11-02 "Hundreds of Women Take the Political Plunge" article on women across the country running for political office. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women of the U.N. Beautiful, Brainy, and Busy", October 30, 1966 1966-10-30 "Women of the U.N. Beautiful, Brainy, and Busy" article on 132 women working at the United Nations. 2 pages. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Negro Women's Chief Raps 'Black Power'" Article, October 24, 1969 1966-10-24 Negro Women's Chief Raps 'Black Power'" article on Dorothy Height commenting on the "Black Power" slogan. 1 page. 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 Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection