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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"Ex-Slaves' Daughter To Be Feted" article on the life and work of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Ex-Slaves' Daughter to Be Feted" Article, March 20, 1951
Date Created
1951-03-20
Description
"Ex-Slaves' Daughter To Be Feted" article on the life and work of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Banned By School Board Speaks at a Church" article on Englewood, New Jersey School Board banning Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune due to communist affiliation claims. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Banned By School Board Speaks At a Church" Article, Circa 1951
Date Created
1950/1957
Description
"Mrs. Bethune Banned By School Board Speaks at a Church" article on Englewood, New Jersey School Board banning Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune due to communist affiliation claims. 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, Communism--United States, African American press, African American universities and colleges, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Backs Adlai, Sparkman" editorial from Mrs. Bethune on supporting Adlai and Sparkman. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Backs Adlai, Sparkman" Article, circa 1952
Date Created
1950/1956
Description
"Mrs. Bethune Backs Adlai, Sparkman" editorial from Mrs. Bethune on supporting Adlai and Sparkman. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Woman Runs for Magistrate Post in Nashville Election" article on Miss Mabel McKay of the Negro Democratic League of Women and City Improvement League. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Woman Runs for Magistrate Post in Nashville Election", July 22, 1950
Date Created
1950-07-22
Description
"Negro Woman Runs for Magistrate Post in Nashville Election" article on Miss Mabel McKay of the Negro Democratic League of Women and City Improvement League. 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
Article on Mary McLeod Bethune retiring from president of the National Council of Negro Women and remaining head of Bethune-Cookman College. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article on Mary McLeod Bethune, 1950
Date Created
1950
Description
Article on Mary McLeod Bethune retiring from president of the National Council of Negro Women and remaining head of Bethune-Cookman 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, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Truman Says 'No Retreat' in Equal Rights Fight; Praises Dr. Bethune" article on President Truman pledging support to Equal Rights fight and honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Truman Says 'No Retreat' in Equal Rights Fight; Praises Dr. Bethune" Article, November 16, 1949
Date Created
1949-11-16
Description
"Truman Says 'No Retreat' in Equal Rights Fight; Praises Dr. Bethune" article on President Truman pledging support to Equal Rights fight and honoring Dr. 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 press, Women--Societies and clubs, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on National Council of Negro Women's nationwide enlistment of women aimed to enroll 500,000 new members. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women, November 22, 1948
Date Created
1948-11-22
Description
Press release on National Council of Negro Women's nationwide enlistment of women aimed to enroll 500,000 new members. 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
"Sojourner Truth: Friend of Freedom" article by Walter White on the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Sojourner Truth: Friend of Freedom" Article, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
"Sojourner Truth: Friend of Freedom" article by Walter White on the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth. 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 newspapers, Race relations, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
US Department of Labor Women's Bureau article draft for Ebony [Magazine] entitled "Opportunities for Negro Women in the Medical and Other Health Services". 8 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Opportunities for Negro Women in the Medical and Other Health Services", October 1947
Date Created
1947-10
Description
US Department of Labor Women's Bureau article draft for Ebony [Magazine] entitled "Opportunities for Negro Women in the Medical and Other Health Services". 8 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--Employment, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Negro Woman Educator's Life" article on Mary Bethune looks back on struggle and triumph at the age of 73. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Negro Woman Educator's Life" Article, August 17, 1947
Date Created
1947-08-17
Description
"A Negro Woman Educator's Life" article on Mary Bethune looks back on struggle and triumph at the age of 73. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Letters From the Editor 'Functional Equality'" editorial on what functional equality means and Pauli Murray. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Letters From the Editor 'Functional Equality'" Article, February 20, 1947
Date Created
1947-02-20
Description
"Letters From the Editor 'Functional Equality'" editorial on what functional equality means and Pauli Murray. 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 newspapers, Race relations, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"For Muriel Humphrey Christmas Comes Early" article along with press release and correspondence from Dorothy I. Height. 5 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"For Muriel Humphrey Christmas Comes Early", 1964
Date Created
1905-05-17
Description
"For Muriel Humphrey Christmas Comes Early" article along with press release and correspondence from Dorothy I. Height. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection