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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"Little Rock Pays Tribute to Daisy Bates First Lady Freedom Fighter Showered With Flowers Gifts Esteem" article on Little Rock honoring Daisy Bates' return. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Little Rock Pays Tribute to Daisy Bates First Lady Freedom Fighter Showered With Flowers Gifts Esteem" Articl
Date Created
1962-11
Description
"Little Rock Pays Tribute to Daisy Bates First Lady Freedom Fighter Showered With Flowers Gifts Esteem" article on Little Rock honoring Daisy Bates' return. 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--Segregation, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates' statement on continuing to fight school integration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates, 1962
Date Created
1962
Description
Press Release on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates' statement on continuing to fight 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--Segregation, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daisy Bates Is Re-Elected" article on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates being re-elected president of the Arkansas State Conference. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daisy Bates Is Re-Elected" Article, November 16, 1960
Date Created
1960-11-16
Description
"Daisy Bates Is Re-Elected" article on Mrs. L. C. (Daisy) Bates being re-elected president of the Arkansas State 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Faubus Shakes Hands with Ark. N.A.A.C.P. Head" and "N.A.A.C.P. Leader in Little Rock Visits Faubus" articles with press images of Daisy Bates, Governor Orval Faubus, and William Richardson as integration rivals meeting face to face for the first time from the Herald Tribune and New York Times. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Faubus Shakes Hands with Ark. N.A.A.C.P. Head" and "N.A.A.C.P. Leader in Little Rock Visits Faubus" Articles,
Date Created
1959-12-17
Description
"Faubus Shakes Hands with Ark. N.A.A.C.P. Head" and "N.A.A.C.P. Leader in Little Rock Visits Faubus" articles with press images of Daisy Bates, Governor Orval Faubus, and William Richardson as integration rivals meeting face to face for the first time from the Herald Tribune and New York Times. 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, Race relations, School integration, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bomb Rips Hole in Lawn of Negro Publisher" article on the bombing of L. C. Bates' home that left a hole in the lawn. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bomb Rips Hole in Lawn of Negro Publisher" Article, July 8, 1959
Date Created
1959-07-08
Description
"Bomb Rips Hole in Lawn of Negro Publisher" article on the bombing of L. C. Bates' home that left a hole in the lawn. 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
"Daisy Bates Says Private Schools Must Integrate" article on Daisy Bates, President of the NAACP Arkansas, calling for private school integration. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daisy Bates Says Private Schools Must Integrate" Article, September 18, 1958
Date Created
1958-09-18
Description
"Daisy Bates Says Private Schools Must Integrate" article on Daisy Bates, President of the NAACP Arkansas, calling for private school integration. 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--Education, Race relations, School integration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
An article describing the violence toward a Black newspaper and the family's decision to stay in Little Rock, with support from Pauli Murray. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Bates' Will Remain" Article, July 12, 1958
Date Created
1958-07-12
Description
An article describing the violence toward a Black newspaper and the family's decision to stay in Little Rock, with support from Pauli Murray. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Said Uncompromising on Stand for Immediate Integration" article on business leader Herbert L. Thomas Sr. who told a civic club that he found Mrs. L.C. Bates uncompromising. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Bates Said Uncompromising On Stand for Immediate Integration" Article, April 22, 1958
Date Created
1958-04-22
Description
"Mrs. Bates Said Uncompromising on Stand for Immediate Integration" article on business leader Herbert L. Thomas Sr. who told a civic club that he found Mrs. L.C. Bates uncompromising. 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
"Violence Still Evident, Mrs. L. C. Bates Says" article on the president of the Arkansas Chapter of the NAACP speaks on violence still evident at Central High School integration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Violence Still Evident, Mrs. L. C. Bates Says" Article, March 17, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-17
Description
"Violence Still Evident, Mrs. L. C. Bates Says" article on the president of the Arkansas Chapter of the NAACP speaks on violence still evident at Central High 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 Leader Reveals Home Blast Attempt" article on attempt to bomb L.C. Bates home on New Year's Eve. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NAACP Leader Reveals Home Blast Attempt" Article, January 11, 1958
Date Created
1958-01-11
Description
"NAACP Leader Reveals Home Blast Attempt" article on attempt to bomb L.C. Bates home on New Year's Eve. 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
Press Release "With Little Rock" on Mrs. L.C. Bates President of NAACP along with telegram to JET magazine on the article. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "With Little Rock", 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
Press Release "With Little Rock" on Mrs. L.C. Bates President of NAACP along with telegram to JET magazine on the article. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. L. C. Bates receiving threats such as empty caliber cartridges and warnings to leave town. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. L. C. Bates Threats, 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
Press Release on Mrs. L. C. Bates receiving threats such as empty caliber cartridges and warnings to leave town. 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, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Little Rock Penalizes N.A.A.C.P. Mrs. Bates Here, Will Risk Arrest" article on the Little Rock City Council ordering the arrest of Mrs. L.C. Bates, president of the NAACP. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Little Rock Penalizes N.A.A.C.P. Mrs. Bates Here, Will Risk Arrest" Article, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
"Little Rock Penalizes N.A.A.C.P. Mrs. Bates Here, Will Risk Arrest" article on the Little Rock City Council ordering the arrest of Mrs. L.C. Bates, president of the NAACP. 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
"NAACP Suit Hits Obstacle" article on NAACP seeking a restraining order to prevent compliance with a Little Rock ordinance. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NAACP Suit Hits Obstacle" Article, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
"NAACP Suit Hits Obstacle" article on NAACP seeking a restraining order to prevent compliance with a Little Rock 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, African American newspapers, Race relations, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Fulbright Sees Series of Bills on Civil Rights" article on Senator William Fulbright stating that he fears new congress to be "immobilized" by lengthy battle. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Fulbright Sees Series of Bills on Civil Rights" Article, November 3, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-03
Description
"Fulbright Sees Series of Bills on Civil Rights" article on Senator William Fulbright stating that he fears new congress to be "immobilized" by lengthy battle. 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
"Arrest Order Hits N.A.A.C.P. in Little Rock" article on the city council ordering arrests of all N.A.A.C.P. officers. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Arrest Order Hits N.A.A.C.P. in Little Rock" Article, November 1, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-01
Description
"Arrest Order Hits N.A.A.C.P. in Little Rock" 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
"NAACP Aids' Arrest Ordered by Little Rock" article on the City Council instructing the police to arrest officers of the NAACP for failure to bare the organization's records. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NAACP Aids' Arrest Ordered by Little Rock" Article, Friday, November 1, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-01
Description
"NAACP Aids' Arrest Ordered by Little Rock" article on the City Council instructing the police to arrest officers of the NAACP for failure to bare the organization's records. 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
Press Release "N.A.A.C.P. Lawyers Ask Court to Halt Little Rock Demand for Records" on the N.A.A.C.P. attorneys filing a complaint in the United States District Court asking for order to restrain several Little Rock officials. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "N.A.A.C.P. Lawyers Ask Court to Halt Little Rock Demand for Records", October 31, 1957
Date Created
1957-10-31
Description
Press Release "N.A.A.C.P. Lawyers Ask Court to Halt Little Rock Demand for Records" on the N.A.A.C.P. attorneys filing a complaint in the United States District Court asking for order to restrain several Little Rock officials. 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, Race relations, African Americans--Segregation, School integration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Victory Seen for Negroes" article on Daisy Bates' work with Central High School integration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Victory Seen for Negroes" Article, September 29, 1957
Date Created
1957-09-29
Description
"Victory Seen for Negroes" article on Daisy Bates' work with Central High 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, Race relations, African Americans--Segregation, Race relations, School integration, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mrs. Lucius C. Bates directing integration at the "war-like-Central High School scene." 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release on Mrs. Lucius C. Bates, September 24, 1957
Date Created
1957-09-24
Description
News Release on Mrs. Lucius C. Bates directing integration at the "war-like-Central High School scene." 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, African American press, School integration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection