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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"Portrait Exhibit Honors Group of Talented Negroes" article on "Portraits of Outstanding Americans" photo exhibit featuring Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune and George Washington Carver. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Portrait Exhibit Honors Group of Talented Negroes" Article, May 26, 1946
Date Created
1946-05-26
Description
"Portrait Exhibit Honors Group of Talented Negroes" article on "Portraits of Outstanding Americans" photo exhibit featuring Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune and George Washington Carver. 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, African American arts
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
"Words of Wisdom: Excerpts from Speeches by Mary McLeod Bethune" with snippets of various speeches from Dr. Bethune. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Words of Wisdom: Excerpts From Speeches by Mary McLeod Bethune", circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
"Words of Wisdom: Excerpts from Speeches by Mary McLeod Bethune" with snippets of various speeches from Dr. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, Speeches
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Denounces Jim Crow Education in Founders Day Speech" article on Dr. Bethune's speech at Southern University's 40th Annual Founders' Day. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Denounces Jim Crow Education in Founders Day Speech" Article, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
"Mrs. Bethune Denounces Jim Crow Education in Founders Day Speech" article on Dr. Bethune's speech at Southern University's 40th Annual Founders' Day. 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
"Mrs. Bethune Honored Mrs. F.D.R. Rabbi Wise Join Tribute" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune being honored by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bethune Honored Mrs. F.D.R. Rabbi Wise Join Tribute" Article, March 5, 1948
Date Created
1948-03-05
Description
"Mrs. Bethune Honored Mrs. F.D.R. Rabbi Wise Join Tribute" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune being honored by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise. 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
Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Newspaper Clipping on her appearance on the Democratic Record Show. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Newspaper Clipping, November 2, 1948
Date Created
1948-11-02
Description
Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Newspaper Clipping on her appearance on the Democratic Record Show. 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, Political participation
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
"Great Lady Coming" article on Mary McLeod Bethune who will be a guest of honor at a dessert-luncheon in observance of Brotherhood Week at Roosevelt College. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Great Lady Coming" Article, February 20, 1950
Date Created
1950-02-20
Description
"Great Lady Coming" article on Mary McLeod Bethune who will be a guest of honor at a dessert-luncheon in observance of Brotherhood Week at Roosevelt 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
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
"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
"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
"Dr. Bethune Honored" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the Griffith Award for her aid of racial understanding. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dr. Bethune Honored" Article, October 7, 1951
Date Created
1951-10-07
Description
"Dr. Bethune Honored" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune receiving the Griffith Award for her aid of racial understanding. 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
"Highlights in the Life of Mrs. Bethune: 'Mother of Century' Leaves Name On Honor Roll of Time" article on the life and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune highlighting her love for fashion. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Highlights in the Life of Mrs. Bethune: 'Mother of Century' Leaves Name on Honor Roll of Time" Article, Circa
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
"Highlights in the Life of Mrs. Bethune: 'Mother of Century' Leaves Name On Honor Roll of Time" article on the life and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune highlighting her love for fashion. 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
"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
"Mary McLeod Bethune: My Next Step" editorial from Mary McLeod Bethune on her next steps after becoming President-Emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mary McLeod Bethune: My Next Step", circa 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
"Mary McLeod Bethune: My Next Step" editorial from Mary McLeod Bethune on her next steps after becoming President-Emeritus 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
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
Press Release "Federal Commission Approves Bethune Memorial in D.C." on the Federal Government's Fine Arts Commission approving the Bethune Memorial. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "Federal Commission Approves Bethune Memorial in D.C.", circa 1955
Date Created
1951/1958
Description
Press Release "Federal Commission Approves Bethune Memorial in D.C." on the Federal Government's Fine Arts Commission approving the Bethune Memorial. 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
"Welcome Mat Still Out for Dr. Bethune" article on Dr. Bethune's speech before the Negro American Legion. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Welcome Mat Still Out for Dr. Bethune" Article, April 25, 1952
Date Created
1952-04-25
Description
"Welcome Mat Still Out for Dr. Bethune" article on Dr. Bethune's speech before the Negro American Legion. 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
"Jersey School Bars Dr. Bethune; Charge Links Her to Subversives: Meeting of Englewood Legion's Auxiliary Off to Let Negro Leader Clear Herself." article on Dr. Bethune's scheduled addressed being canceled after instigation of Englewood Anti-Communist League. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Jersey School Bars Dr. Bethune; Charge Links Her to Subversives" Article, April 25, 1952
Date Created
1952-04-25
Description
"Jersey School Bars Dr. Bethune; Charge Links Her to Subversives: Meeting of Englewood Legion's Auxiliary Off to Let Negro Leader Clear Herself." article on Dr. Bethune's scheduled addressed being canceled after instigation of Englewood Anti-Communist 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, Communism--United States
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Denied School Forum, Dr. Bethune Lashes Back in Englewood Pulpit" article on Dr. Bethune's response to being barred from Englewood school. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Denied School Forum, Dr. Bethune Lashes Back in Englewood Pulpit" Article, April 25, 1952
Date Created
1952-04-25
Description
"Denied School Forum, Dr. Bethune Lashes Back in Englewood Pulpit" article on Dr. Bethune's response to being barred from Englewood school. 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, Communism--United States, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection