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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Press Release on Mary McCleod Bethune House becoming a National Historic Shrine. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mary McCleod Bethune National Historic Shrine, June 14, 1982
Date Created
1982-06-14
Description
Press Release on Mary McCleod Bethune House becoming a National Historic Shrine. 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
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization and benefits of individual membership. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"You're One in a Million", circa 1984
Date Created
1981/1988
Description
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization and benefits of individual membership. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "National Council of Negro Women's National President Among Ten American Women Leaders Invited to Israel" from the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on President Dorothy I. Height invitation to Israel. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "National Council of Negro Women's National President Among Ten American Women Leaders Invited t
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
Press Release "National Council of Negro Women's National President Among Ten American Women Leaders Invited to Israel" from the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on President Dorothy I. Height invitation to Israel. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters in the South.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters in the South.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights" article on the 10th anniversary on the voting rights act and expansion of it's coverage.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights", August 7, 1975
Date Created
1975-08-07
Description
"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights" article on the 10th anniversary on the voting rights act and expansion of it's coverage.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
An article on the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. urging monitoring to keep them from being victim to the energy crisis. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Act On Energy Crisis" Article, December 27, 1973
Date Created
1973-12-27
Description
An article on the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. urging monitoring to keep them from being victim to the energy crisis. 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
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Helping People", NCNW Brochure, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
The National Council Of Negro Women brochure about membership registration, highlighting the achievements of the organization. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi" report on the increase of Black voters in Mississippi and the impact it is having on the state toward civil rights.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi", June 28, 1971
Date Created
1971-06-28
Description
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi" report on the increase of Black voters in Mississippi and the impact it is having on the state toward civil rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Calls for Black Women's Day" article on several Women's organizations' leaders meeting to discuss the call. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Calls for Black Women's Day", May 4, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-04
Description
"NCNW Calls for Black Women's Day" article on several Women's organizations' leaders meeting to discuss the call. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence from Lena Horne and the National Council of Negro Women petitioning funds on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women Life Membership Campaign. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence From Lena Horne and the National Council of Negro Women, July 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-07-14
Description
Correspondence from Lena Horne and the National Council of Negro Women petitioning funds on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women Life Membership Campaign. 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
"Black Women on Capitol Hill" article on Black women working on Capitol Hill. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Women on Capitol Hill", January 28, 1969
Date Created
1969-01-28
Description
"Black Women on Capitol Hill" article on Black women working on Capitol Hill. 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, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "Seventy Organizations Co-Sponsor Bethune Memorial" on the Mary McLeod Bethune memorial in Washington, D.C. sponsored by National Council of Negro Women. 5 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Seventy Organizations Co-Sponsor Bethune Memorial", circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
News release "Seventy Organizations Co-Sponsor Bethune Memorial" on the Mary McLeod Bethune memorial in Washington, D.C. sponsored by National Council of Negro Women. 5 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bridges Women Have Built" booklet highlighting community leadership and global charity. 9 pages..
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bridges Women Have Built", circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
"Bridges Women Have Built" booklet highlighting community leadership and global charity. 9 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Feminine Mystique at the State Dept." article on women, Ambassador Patricia Harris and Mrs. Charlotte Moton Hubbard, working at The State Department. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Feminine Mystique at the State Dept.", June 6, 1967
Date Created
1967-06-06
Description
"Feminine Mystique at the State Dept." article on women, Ambassador Patricia Harris and Mrs. Charlotte Moton Hubbard, working at The State Department. 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, Greek letter societies
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Negro Women Group Celebrates Tax-Free Status" on National Council of Negro Women celebrate their new tax-free status at their 31st annual meeting. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Group Celebrates Tax-Free Status", December 8, 1966
Date Created
1966-12-08
Description
Press release "Negro Women Group Celebrates Tax-Free Status" on National Council of Negro Women celebrate their new tax-free status at their 31st annual meeting. 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 Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News release "Washington Correspondent and President of National Council of Negro Women To Be Honored at Breakfast - Panel Discussion" honoring Miss Fannie Granton and Miss Dorothy I. Height. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Washington Correspondent and President of National Council of Negro Women to Be Honored at Breakfast - Panel
Date Created
1966-10-21
Description
News release "Washington Correspondent and President of National Council of Negro Women To Be Honored at Breakfast - Panel Discussion" honoring Miss Fannie Granton and Miss Dorothy I. Height. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release for JET on Georgetta Childress Blasingame's case with AEC. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Georgetta Childress Blasingame, January 6, 1966
Date Created
1966-01-06
Description
Press Release for JET on Georgetta Childress Blasingame's case with AEC. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rockefeller to Address Negro Women's Council" article on Nelson A. Rockefeller speaking at the program of the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rockefeller to Address Negro Women's Council" Article, November 11, 1965
Date Created
1965-11-11
Description
"Rockefeller to Address Negro Women's Council" article on Nelson A. Rockefeller speaking at the program 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
News release "Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed" on New York Mayor declaring Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Month as presented to the National Council of Negro Women. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed", 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
News release "Bethune Commemoration Month Proclaimed" on New York Mayor declaring Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Month as presented to the National Council of Negro Women. 4 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, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on financial conditions of National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell becoming First Vice President. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell, December 3, 1964
Date Created
1964-12-03
Description
Press release on financial conditions of National Council of Negro Women and Mrs. Ossie Ware Mitchell becoming First Vice President. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection