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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"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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Files N. O. Hotel Suit" Article, December 9, 1962
Date Created
1962-12-09
Description
"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.
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
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates' Book Is on Sale Today" Article, October 17, 1962
Date Created
1962-10-17
Description
"Mrs. Bates' Book Is on Sale Today" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates new book entitled, "The Long Shadow of Little Rock". 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, American literature--African American authors
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Says Threats Ruined Paper" and "Little Rock Pressure Closes a Negro Paper" Articles, December 7, 1
Date Created
1959-12-07
Description
"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.
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--Segregation, School integration, African American press
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "Mrs. Bates Appeals to President For Protection in School Crisis", August 13, 1959
Date Created
1959-08-13
Description
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.
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--Segregation, Race relations, Political participation, School integration
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"State N.A.A.C.P. Head Labels Red Probe 'Smear Session'" Article, December 17, 1958
Date Created
1958-12-17
Description
"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.
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, Communism--United States
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Little Rock Nine off to Receive Honors in New York City" Article, June 13, 1958
Date Created
1958-06-13
Description
"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.
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--Education, Race relations, School integration
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NAACP Head Denies Quote" Article, April 23, 1958
Date Created
1958-04-23
Description
"NAACP Head Denies Quote" article on Mrs. L.C. Bates denying quote claimed by Herbert L. Thomas, Sr. 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 Americans--Segregation
Collection
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.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"N.A.A.C.P. President is Fined on Appeal" Article, February 12, 1958
Date Created
1958-02-12
Description
"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.
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
"Another Bomb Tossed at L. C. Bates Home" article on another bomb being thrown in Mrs. L. C. Bates' yard. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Another Bomb Tossed at L. C. Bates Home" Article, January 27, 1958
Date Created
1958-01-27
Description
"Another Bomb Tossed at L. C. Bates Home" article on another bomb being thrown in Mrs. L. C. Bates' yard. 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
"Lady Daisy Bates, Arkansas Fire Brand" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates' work with the N.A.A.C.P. and local community. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Lady Daisy Bates, Arkansas Fire Brand" Article, October 12, 1957
Date Created
1957-10-12
Description
"Lady Daisy Bates, Arkansas Fire Brand" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates' work with the N.A.A.C.P. and local 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 American--Segregation, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection