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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Newspaper clipping on Mrs. Hamer comments about Dr. King's affiliation with President Johnson. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Newspaper Clipping on Mrs. Hamer Comments About Dr. King, Sunday, July 3, 1966
Date Created
1966-07-03
Description
Newspaper clipping on Mrs. Hamer comments about Dr. King's affiliation with President Johnson. 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--Segregation, Racial discrimination, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Career Holds Timely Interest" article on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Career Holds Timely Interest" Article, May 3, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-03
Description
"Career Holds Timely Interest" article on the life of 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, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article stating first Negro woman to run for a seat in the Tennessee Legislature, Mrs. Eva L. Bowman, announced her candidacy yesterday. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Negro Woman to Run for a Seat in the Tennessee Legislature" Article, June 17, 1960
Date Created
1960-06-17
Description
Article stating first Negro woman to run for a seat in the Tennessee Legislature, Mrs. Eva L. Bowman, announced her candidacy yesterday. 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, Political campaigns, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"House Hit by Brick, Mrs. Bates Relates" article on a brick being smashed against Mrs. L. C. Bates window at her home during a segregationist demonstration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"House Hit by Brick, Mrs. Bates Relates" Article, September 24, 1958
Date Created
1958-09-24
Description
"House Hit by Brick, Mrs. Bates Relates" article on a brick being smashed against Mrs. L. C. Bates window at her home during a segregationist demonstration. 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
"Negro Women's Council Honors Local Surgeon" article on Dr. Dorothy Brown, professor and assistant chief at Meharry Medical College, being honored by the Nashville Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women's Council Honors Local Surgeon" Article, March 10, 1958
Date Created
1958-03-10
Description
"Negro Women's Council Honors Local Surgeon" article on Dr. Dorothy Brown, professor and assistant chief at Meharry Medical College, being honored by the Nashville Chapter 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
"Mrs. Johnson Wins 'Woman of the Year'" article on the Nashville Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women naming Mrs. Charles Spurgeon Johnson the 1956 "Woman of the Year". 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Johnson Wins 'Woman of the Year'" Article, November 24, 1956
Date Created
1956-11-24
Description
"Mrs. Johnson Wins 'Woman of the Year'" article on the Nashville Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women naming Mrs. Charles Spurgeon Johnson the 1956 "Woman of the Year". 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's Chapter Honors Local Persons" article on the Nashville Chapter honoring several local leaders. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"National Council of Negro Women's Chapter Honors Local Persons", March 16, 1956
Date Created
1956-03-16
Description
"National Council of Negro Women's Chapter Honors Local Persons" article on the Nashville Chapter honoring several local leaders. 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, Community development, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Woman Runs for Magistrate Post in Nashville Election" article on Miss Mabel McKay of the Negro Democratic League of Women and City Improvement League. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Woman Runs for Magistrate Post in Nashville Election", July 22, 1950
Date Created
1950-07-22
Description
"Negro Woman Runs for Magistrate Post in Nashville Election" article on Miss Mabel McKay of the Negro Democratic League of Women and City Improvement 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, Political campaigns, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection