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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"Mary Church Terrell Spends Busy Three Days in Chicago, Says Jim Crow Theatres Her Next Target" article about Mary Church Terrell;s fight against Jim Crow laws. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mary Church Terrell Spends Busy Three Days in Chicago, Says Jim Crow Theatres Her Next Target", circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
"Mary Church Terrell Spends Busy Three Days in Chicago, Says Jim Crow Theatres Her Next Target" article about Mary Church Terrell;s fight against Jim Crow laws. 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
"The Story of Hiram R. Revels" article on this early Negro statesman and former slave.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Story of Hiram R. Revels", April 9, 1969
Date Created
1949-04-09
Description
"The Story of Hiram R. Revels" article on this early Negro statesman and former slave.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro G. I.s in Korea Speak Out" article about the comradery of Black and White soldiers serving and fighting together in the Korean War.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro G. I.'s in Korea Speak Out", July 31, 1950
Date Created
1950-07-31
Description
"Negro G. I.s in Korea Speak Out" article about the comradery of Black and White soldiers serving and fighting together in the Korean War.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Korean War (1950-1953), African American soldiers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Congratulations For a Hero", picture and caption about Negro soldier Arthur C. Dudley being congratulated for his Distinguished Service Cross Award.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Congratulations For a Hero", December 1, 1950
Date Created
1950-12-01
Description
"Congratulations For a Hero", picture and caption about Negro soldier Arthur C. Dudley being congratulated for his Distinguished Service Cross Award.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Korean War (1950-1953), African American soldiers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"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
"First Gary Negro To Volunteer Killed in Korea" article documenting Private James Brazil of Gary, Indiana being the first to lose his life in Korea from that town.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Gary Negro To Volunteer Killed in Korea", April 14, 1951
Date Created
1951-04-14
Description
"First Gary Negro To Volunteer Killed in Korea" article documenting Private James Brazil of Gary, Indiana being the first to lose his life in Korea from that town.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Korean War (1950-1953), African American soldiers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the seventh annual Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, circa 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
News Release on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the seventh annual Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. 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 universities and colleges, African American press, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"2 Women Honored for Bias Fight" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Cornelia Otis Skinner being honored at the National Conference of Christians and Jews. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"2 Women Honored For Bias Fight" Article, circa 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
"2 Women Honored for Bias Fight" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Cornelia Otis Skinner being honored at the National Conference of Christians and Jews. 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, Race relations, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Leader Endorses Stevenson" article on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune endorsing the Stevenson-Sparkman ticket. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Leader Endorses Stevenson" Article, October 15, 1952
Date Created
1952-10-15
Description
"Negro Leader Endorses Stevenson" article on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune endorsing the Stevenson-Sparkman ticket. 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, Women--Societies and clubs, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article about more than 700 people gathering for a celebration luncheon for Mary Church Terrell. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"J&M Statler Hotel to Honor Mrs. Terrell; Judge Hastie[?], Walter White Among Speakers", 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
Article about more than 700 people gathering for a celebration luncheon for Mary Church Terrell. 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
"Dr. Bethune, Bishop Win '52 Abbot Award" article Dr. Bethune winning the seventh annual Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dr. Bethune, Bishop Win '52 Abbot Award" Article, May 9, 1953
Date Created
1953-05-09
Description
"Dr. Bethune, Bishop Win '52 Abbot Award" article Dr. Bethune winning the seventh annual Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. 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
Press release "Republican National Committeewoman" about Mrs. J. Ernest Wilkens to address the fourth annual Republican Women's National Conference. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Republican National Committeewoman", circa 1956
Date Created
1953/1969
Description
Press release "Republican National Committeewoman" about Mrs. J. Ernest Wilkens to address the fourth annual Republican Women's National Conference. 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, Political participation, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Region Five Presidents Meet in Chicago" article on Presidents and program chairmen of local chapters of Region Five of the National Council of Negro Women scheduling a "program clinic". 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Region Five Presidents Meet in Chicago" Article, March 7, 1955
Date Created
1955-03-07
Description
"NCNW Region Five Presidents Meet in Chicago" article on Presidents and program chairmen of local chapters of Region Five of the National Council of Negro Women scheduling a "program clinic". 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
"City Honors Mrs. Bethune" article on Chicago Temple flying the flag at half mast in honor of the late Mrs. Mary Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"City Honors Mrs. Bethune" Article, May 23, 1955
Date Created
1955-05-23
Description
"City Honors Mrs. Bethune" article on Chicago Temple flying the flag at half mast in honor of the late Mrs. Mary 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 churches, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Kup's Column" article mentioning Elizabeth Wood accepting an award from the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Kup's Column" Article, June 3, 1955
Date Created
1955-06-03
Description
"Kup's Column" article mentioning Elizabeth Wood accepting an award from 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune's "My Last Will and Testament" reprinted from the August 1955 issue of EBONY magazine. 6 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune "My Last Will and Testament", August 1955
Date Created
1955-08
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune's "My Last Will and Testament" reprinted from the August 1955 issue of EBONY magazine. 6 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 Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release "Defender Honor Roll Cites Dave Garroway, Housewife Who Inspired Bus Boycott" on Mrs. Rosa Parks named to Chicago Defender Honor Roll for 1956. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release "Defender Honor Roll Cites Dave Garroway, Housewife Who Inspired Bus Boycott", January 12, 1956
Date Created
1956-01-12
Description
News Release "Defender Honor Roll Cites Dave Garroway, Housewife Who Inspired Bus Boycott" on Mrs. Rosa Parks named to Chicago Defender Honor Roll for 1956. 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, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Here Plan A Salute to Ghana" article on British Consul to address 10th Annual International Tea of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Here Plan A Salute to Ghana", May 27, 1957
Date Created
1957-05-27
Description
"Women Here Plan A Salute to Ghana" article on British Consul to address 10th Annual International Tea 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
"Meet Daisy Bates, A Leader of Negroes' Fight in Arkansas" article on Daisy Bates' new house and harassment from the community. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Meet Daisy Bates, A Leader of Negroes' Fight In Arkansas" Article, October 16, 1957
Date Created
1957-10-16
Description
"Meet Daisy Bates, A Leader of Negroes' Fight in Arkansas" article on Daisy Bates' new house and harassment from the community. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Order Arrest of Officers of the N.A.A.C.P." article on the city council ordering arrests of all N.A.A.C.P. officers. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Order Arrest of Officers of the N.A.A.C.P." Article, November 1, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-01
Description
"Order Arrest of Officers of the N.A.A.C.P." article on the city council ordering arrests of all N.A.A.C.P. officers. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection