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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Press release "What Women in DC [Have] Done for [Alabama] Voter Drive on the National Council of Negro Women's voter registration efforts in Selma, Alabama. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"What Women in DC [Have] Done for [Alabama] Voter Drive, circa 1965
Date Created
1961/1968
Description
Press release "What Women in DC [Have] Done for [Alabama] Voter Drive on the National Council of Negro Women's voter registration efforts in Selma, Alabama. 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, Voter registration, Race discrimination, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Leader in Bus Wrangle Seamstress Tells Role in Bias Fight" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks role in Civil Rights. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Leader in Bus Wrangle Seamstress Tells Role in Bias Fight" Article, December 17, 1961
Date Created
1961-12-17
Description
"Leader in Bus Wrangle Seamstress Tells Role in Bias Fight" article on Mrs. Rosa Parks role in Civil Rights. 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, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rep. Young Gets Hint She Should Quit" article on Governor Swainson dropping a strong hint that Democratic Rep. Maxine Young should resign from Legislature. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rep. Young Gets Hint She Should Quit", July 25, 1961
Date Created
1961-07-25
Description
"Rep. Young Gets Hint She Should Quit" article on Governor Swainson dropping a strong hint that Democratic Rep. Maxine Young should resign from Legislature. 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, Political campaigns, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release from N. Y. Democratic State Committee on Mrs. Joyce Phillips Austin being named Chairman of New York State "Operation Support". 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release From N. Y. Democratic State Committee, June 14, 1961
Date Created
1961-06-14
Description
Press release from N. Y. Democratic State Committee on Mrs. Joyce Phillips Austin being named Chairman of New York State "Operation Support". 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
"ACHR Recommends Forty Negro Women to Kennedy" press release for Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. from D. Parke Gibson, Public Relations. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"ACHR Recommends Forty Negro Women to Kennedy", June 8, 1961
Date Created
1961-06-08
Description
"ACHR Recommends Forty Negro Women to Kennedy" press release for Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. from D. Parke Gibson, Public Relations. 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, Greek letter societies, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Women in Politics Day to be Held at Morgan" detailing three women of national prominence visiting Morgan State College. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women in Politics Day to Be Held at Morgan", March 1, 1961
Date Created
1961-03-01
Description
Press release "Women in Politics Day to be Held at Morgan" detailing three women of national prominence visiting Morgan State College. 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 universities and colleges, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dianne Nash withdrawing from Fisk to dedicate herself to the student movement for freedom for JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dianne Nash, February 23, 1961
Date Created
1961-02-23
Description
Press Release on Dianne Nash withdrawing from Fisk to dedicate herself to the student movement for freedom 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--Segregation, Racial discrimination, African American press, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"National Council of Negro Women is $43,000 in Red" article on the finances of the organization. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"National Council of Negro Women is $43,000 in Red", circa 1963
Date Created
1960/1966
Description
"National Council of Negro Women is $43,000 in Red" article on the finances of the organization. 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
"'Isn't It Easy to Be White,' Mrs. Bates Tells Rally" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates address at the second annual NAACP rally at Central State College. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"'Isn't It Easy to Be White,' Mrs. Bates Tells Rally "Article, December 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-12-01
Description
"'Isn't It Easy to Be White,' Mrs. Bates Tells Rally" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates address at the second annual NAACP rally at Central State College. 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, Race relations, African Americans--Segregation, School integration, African American press, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release on Pauline B. Grant, President of the Philadelphia Council of the National Council of Negro Women appealing to local sorority and civic group leaders. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Pauline B. Grant, December 1960
Date Created
1960-12
Description
News release on Pauline B. Grant, President of the Philadelphia Council of the National Council of Negro Women appealing to local sorority and civic group leaders. 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, Greek letter societies
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"2 Women Appointed by President Johnson" article on President Johnson meeting with National Council of Negro Women, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and other national women's sororities to identify Negro women for roles. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"2 Women Appointed by President Johnson", November 23, 1960
Date Created
1960-11-23
Description
"2 Women Appointed by President Johnson" article on President Johnson meeting with National Council of Negro Women, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and other national women's sororities to identify Negro women for roles. 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, Greek letter societies, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Lodge Calls for More Women in Government, United Nations" article on Henry Cabot Lodge calling for more women in the United Nations and government. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Lodge Calls for More Women in Government, United Nations", October 13, 1960
Date Created
1960-10-13
Description
"Lodge Calls for More Women in Government, United Nations" article on Henry Cabot Lodge calling for more women in the United Nations and government. 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 participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on Cora T. Walker, prominent Harlem Attorney and civic leader, being named to Special Counsel of New York's public welfare program. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Cora T. Walker, August 10, 1960
Date Created
1960-08-10
Description
Press release on Cora T. Walker, prominent Harlem Attorney and civic leader, being named to Special Counsel of New York's public welfare 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, African American press, Greek letter societies, African American civic leaders
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article stating first Negro woman to run for a seat in the Tennessee Legislature, Mrs. Eva L. Bowman, announced her candidacy yesterday. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Negro Woman to Run for a Seat in the Tennessee Legislature" Article, June 17, 1960
Date Created
1960-06-17
Description
Article stating first Negro woman to run for a seat in the Tennessee Legislature, Mrs. Eva L. Bowman, announced her candidacy yesterday. 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, Political campaigns, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "NCNW To Sponsor First Nationwide Brotherhood Food Festival" on the announcement of Nationwide Brotherhood Food Festival to bring together diverse races, faiths, and nations. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW to Sponsor First Nationwide Brotherhood Food Festival", February 15, 1960
Date Created
1960-02-15
Description
Press release "NCNW To Sponsor First Nationwide Brotherhood Food Festival" on the announcement of Nationwide Brotherhood Food Festival to bring together diverse races, faiths, and nations. 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, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bates receiving $1,000 cashier check from H.W. Sewing, president of Douglass State Bank for Jet Magazine. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bates, January 1960
Date Created
1960-01
Description
Press Release on Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bates receiving $1,000 cashier check from H.W. Sewing, president of Douglass State Bank for Jet Magazine. 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 Americans--Segregation, Race relations, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Note about Pauli Murray stating Pauli Murray Civil Rights Lawyer to become first Woman law professor of Ghana University for JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Note About Pauli Murray, January 1960
Date Created
1960-01
Description
Note about Pauli Murray stating Pauli Murray Civil Rights Lawyer to become first Woman law professor of Ghana University 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 families, American literature--African American authors, African American press, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release about Pauli Murray on leave of absence from her law firm to teaching in Ghana. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Pauli Murray, January 1960
Date Created
1960-01
Description
News Release about Pauli Murray on leave of absence from her law firm to teaching in Ghana. 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 families, American literature--African American authors, African American press, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Says Threats Ruined Paper" and "Little Rock Pressure Closes a Negro Paper" articles on Daisy Bates and publisher-husband L. C. Bates being driven out of the newspaper business in Little Rock. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Says Threats Ruined Paper" and "Little Rock Pressure Closes a Negro Paper" Articles, December 7, 1
Date Created
1959-12-07
Description
"Mrs. Bates Says Threats Ruined Paper" and "Little Rock Pressure Closes a Negro Paper" articles on Daisy Bates and publisher-husband L. C. Bates being driven out of the newspaper business in Little Rock. 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 Americans--Segregation, School integration, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence between G. Alx Galvin of the New York State Chapter American Academy of General Practice Board and Jet Magazine discussing enclosed article on Dr. Corinne Brown Balvin. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence Between G. Alx Galvin and Jet Magazine, March 13, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-13
Description
Correspondence between G. Alx Galvin of the New York State Chapter American Academy of General Practice Board and Jet Magazine discussing enclosed article on Dr. Corinne Brown Balvin. 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, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection