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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"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
Press Release From National Council of Negro Women conducting a National Memorial Service for the late Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release From National Council of Negro Women, June 24, 1944
Date Created
1944-06-24
Description
Press Release From National Council of Negro Women conducting a National Memorial Service for the late Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Alabama's Amendment May Become Decisive in Negro Vote Battle" article on an Alabama constitutional amendment set to undermine the Black vote and how other states may negatively follow if the amendment passes.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Alabama's Amendment May Become Decisive in Negro Vote Battle", August 24, 1947
Date Created
1947-08-24
Description
"Alabama's Amendment May Become Decisive in Negro Vote Battle" article on an Alabama constitutional amendment set to undermine the Black vote and how other states may negatively follow if the amendment passes.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
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
"Negro Women Plan Interracial Drive" article on National Council of Negro Women membership drive. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Plan Interracial Drive" Article, November 18, 1948
Date Created
1948-11-18
Description
"Negro Women Plan Interracial Drive" article on National Council of Negro Women membership 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
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
"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
"Mixed Units No Longer an Oddity in Korean War" article about integration of Black and White troops in the Korean War, specifically Whites being sent to serve in the "all colored" 24th Infantry Regiment.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mixed Units No Longer an Oddity in Korean War", September 23, 1950
Date Created
1950-09-23
Description
"Mixed Units No Longer an Oddity in Korean War" article about integration of Black and White troops in the Korean War, specifically Whites being sent to serve in the "all colored" 24th Infantry Regiment.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Korean War (1950-1953), African American soldiers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Case For and Against the NCNW" article on the National Council of Negro Women's work. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Case For and Against the NCNW" Article, December 16, 1950
Date Created
1950-12-06
Description
"The Case For and Against the NCNW" article on the National Council of Negro Women's work. 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
"Honored by Shriners" image of Mary Terrell receiving an award from Shriners at Howard University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Honored by Shriners", circa 1953
Date Created
1950-1956
Description
"Honored by Shriners" image of Mary Terrell receiving an award from Shriners at Howard University. 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
"�of Philadelphia to Honor Leader" article about a birthday party for Mary Terrell with over 700 people in attendance, honoring her campaign against discrimination. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"of Philadelphia to Honor Leader", circa 1953
Date Created
1950/1956
Description
"�of Philadelphia to Honor Leader" article about a birthday party for Mary Terrell with over 700 people in attendance, honoring her campaign against discrimination. 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
"Mrs. Terrell to be Honored on Birthday" article about her 90th birthday and the establishment of a fund in her honor. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Terrell to be Honored on Birthday", circa 1953
Date Created
1950-1956
Description
"Mrs. Terrell to be Honored on Birthday" article about her 90th birthday and the establishment of a fund in her honor. 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
"Negro and White Troops Mix Without Friction in Korea War" article about integration and success of Black and White troops in the Korean War.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro and White Troops Mix Without Friction in Korea War", January 15, 1951
Date Created
1951-01-15
Description
"Negro and White Troops Mix Without Friction in Korea War" article about integration and success of Black and White troops 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
"The Mary Church Terrell Fund to End Segregation in the Nation's Capital" brochure detailing information about the fund and Mary Church Terrell. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Mary Church Terrell Fund to End Segregation in the Nation's Capital" Brochure, circa 1954
Date Created
1951/1957
Description
"The Mary Church Terrell Fund to End Segregation in the Nation's Capital" brochure detailing information about the fund and 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, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Segregation, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mary Church Terrell's work and legacy with civil rights. 5 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mary Church Terrell, circa 1954
Date Created
1951/1957
Description
News Release on Mary Church Terrell's work and legacy with civil rights. 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, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Terrell Observes 90th Birthday by Starting Drive to End Jim Crow in D. C. Movies" article on Mrs. Mary Church Terrell spending her 90th birthday launching a campaign to end segregation in all District movie houses. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Terrell Observes 90th Birthday by Starting Drive to End Jim Crow in D. C. Movies" Article, circa 1954
Date Created
1951/1957
Description
"Mrs. Terrell Observes 90th Birthday by Starting Drive to End Jim Crow in D. C. Movies" article on Mrs. Mary Church Terrell spending her 90th birthday launching a campaign to end segregation in all District movie houses. 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 Americans--Segregation, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on the history of National Council of Negro Women and their activities. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women, circa 1954
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
Press release on the history of National Council of Negro Women and their activities. 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
Press Release From National Council of Negro Women on distinguished women attending the Court of Honor for the Brotherhood Luncheon of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release From National Council of Negro Women, circa 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
Press Release From National Council of Negro Women on distinguished women attending the Court of Honor for the Brotherhood Luncheon 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
National Council of Negro Women press release describing the diversity of the organization and it's success. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
National Council of Negro Women Press Release, November 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
National Council of Negro Women press release describing the diversity of the organization and it's success. 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
"Dr. Bethune, Mrs. Roosevelt to Share Spotlight at Negro Women Brotherhood Banquet" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune at annual Brotherhood Luncheon. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dr. Bethune, Mrs. Roosevelt to Share Spotlight at Negro Women Brotherhood Banquet" Article, circa 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
"Dr. Bethune, Mrs. Roosevelt to Share Spotlight at Negro Women Brotherhood Banquet" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune at annual Brotherhood Luncheon. 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 American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection