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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  • Geographic Location = Arkansas
1962-12-09
"Mrs. Bates Files N. O. Hotel Suit" article on Mrs. L. C. Bates filing suit for desegregation of New Orleans area hotels in federal court. 1 page.
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
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Files N. O. Hotel Suit" article on Mrs. L. C. Bates filing suit for desegregation of New Orleans area hotels in federal court. 1 page.
1962-10-17
"Mrs. Bates' Book Is on Sale Today" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates new book entitled, "The Long Shadow of Little Rock". 1 page.
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, American literature--African American authors
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates' Book Is on Sale Today" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates new book entitled, "The Long Shadow of Little Rock". 1 page.
1959-12-07
"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.
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
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.
1959-08-13
Press Release "Mrs. Bates Appeals to President For Protection in School Crisis" on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates statement on appealing to President Eisenhower for protection amidst violence. 3 pages.
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, Political participation, School integration
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "Mrs. Bates Appeals to President For Protection in School Crisis" on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates statement on appealing to President Eisenhower for protection amidst violence. 3 pages.
1958-12-17
"State N.A.A.C.P. Head Labels Red Probe 'Smear Session'" article on Mrs. L.C. Bates states she regards the subversive hearing as a "smear session". 1 page.
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, Communism--United States
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"State N.A.A.C.P. Head Labels Red Probe 'Smear Session'" article on Mrs. L.C. Bates states she regards the subversive hearing as a "smear session". 1 page.
1958-06-13
"The Little Rock Nine Off to Receive Honors in New York City" article on the Little Rock Nine being honored in New York for school integration. 1 page.
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--Education, Race relations, School integration
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Little Rock Nine Off to Receive Honors in New York City" article on the Little Rock Nine being honored in New York for school integration. 1 page.
1958-04-23
"NAACP Head Denies Quote" article on Mrs. L.C. Bates denying quote claimed by Herbert L. Thomas, Sr. 1 page.
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 Americans--Segregation
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NAACP Head Denies Quote" article on Mrs. L.C. Bates denying quote claimed by Herbert L. Thomas, Sr. 1 page.
1958-02-12
"N.A.A.C.P. President is Fined on Appeal" article on Mrs. L. C. Bates being fined $100 for not complying with ordinance. 1 page.
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
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"N.A.A.C.P. President is Fined on Appeal" article on Mrs. L. C. Bates being fined $100 for not complying with ordinance. 1 page.
1958-01-27
"Another Bomb Tossed at L. C. Bates Home" article on another bomb being thrown in Mrs. L. C. Bates' yard. 1 page.
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
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Another Bomb Tossed at L. C. Bates Home" article on another bomb being thrown in Mrs. L. C. Bates' yard. 1 page.
1957-10-12
"Lady Daisy Bates, Arkansas Fire Brand" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates' work with the N.A.A.C.P. and local community. 1 page.
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 American--Segregation, Race relations
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Lady Daisy Bates, Arkansas Fire Brand" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates' work with the N.A.A.C.P. and local community. 1 page.