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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News Release from Morehouse College on the Commencement Convocation which awarded Honorary degrees to Rev. William Holmes Border, Sr., Mr. Maxwell Hahn, Mr. Humphrey, Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and a special award to Fannie Lou Hamer. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
News Release From Morehouse College, June 5, 1969
Date Created
1969-06-05
Description
News Release from Morehouse College on the Commencement Convocation which awarded Honorary degrees to Rev. William Holmes Border, Sr., Mr. Maxwell Hahn, Mr. Humphrey, Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and a special award to Fannie Lou Hamer. 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 clergy, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Days in a New School" article on Mary McLeod Bethune and the opening of The Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First Days in a New School" Article, May 25, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-25
Description
"First Days in a New School" article on Mary McLeod Bethune and the opening of The Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Minneapolis Morning Tribune article on Mrs. Patricia Harris assistant professor of law at Howard University appointed by President Johnson to new commission. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article on Mrs. Patricia Harris, March 31, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-31
Description
Minneapolis Morning Tribune article on Mrs. Patricia Harris assistant professor of law at Howard University appointed by President Johnson to new commission. 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 universities and colleges, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daughter of Slaves, Founder of College" article on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Daughter of Slaves, Founder of College" Article, March 1, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-01
Description
"Daughter of Slaves, Founder of College" 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial announcement of the memorial being built in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial, September 1962
Date Created
1962-09
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial announcement of the memorial being built in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"JFK to Inquire Into Freeway Near DC Bethune Statue" article on President Kennedy speaking on building a freeway near the memorial of Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"JFK to Inquire Into Freeway Near DC Bethune Statue" Article, February 1962
Date Created
1962-02
Description
"JFK to Inquire Into Freeway Near DC Bethune Statue" article on President Kennedy speaking on building a freeway near the memorial 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Daisy Bates stating that Negroes were proud of President Kennedy's firm stand in Cuba at Howard University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Daisy Bates, 1962
Date Created
1962
Description
Press Release on Mrs. Daisy Bates stating that Negroes were proud of President Kennedy's firm stand in Cuba at Howard University. 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, Political participation, African American universities and colleges, School integration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First of Race To Be So Honored....Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy to Launch Drive for Monument Honoring Late Negro Woman Educator" article on Mrs. Kennedy honoring Dr. Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"First of Race To Be So Honored....Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy to Launch Drive for Monument Honoring Late Negro Wo
Date Created
1961-11
Description
"First of Race To Be So Honored....Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy to Launch Drive for Monument Honoring Late Negro Woman Educator" article on Mrs. Kennedy honoring Dr. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Women in Politics Day to be Held at Morgan" detailing three women of national prominence visiting Morgan State College. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women in Politics Day to Be Held at Morgan", March 1, 1961
Date Created
1961-03-01
Description
Press release "Women in Politics Day to be Held at Morgan" detailing three women of national prominence visiting Morgan State College. 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 American universities and colleges, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dianne Nash withdrawing from Fisk to dedicate herself to the student movement for freedom for JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dianne Nash, February 23, 1961
Date Created
1961-02-23
Description
Press Release on Dianne Nash withdrawing from Fisk to dedicate herself to the student movement for freedom for JET. 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, African American press, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"'Isn't It Easy to Be White,' Mrs. Bates Tells Rally" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates address at the second annual NAACP rally at Central State College. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"'Isn't It Easy to Be White,' Mrs. Bates Tells Rally "Article, December 1, 1960
Date Created
1960-12-01
Description
"'Isn't It Easy to Be White,' Mrs. Bates Tells Rally" article on Mrs. Daisy Bates address at the second annual NAACP rally at Central State College. 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, African American press, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Memorial Planned For Negro Leader" article on the National Council of Negro Women raising funds for a memorial Mary McLeod Bethune launched at the 96th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Memorial Planned For Negro Leader" Article, January 2, 1959
Date Created
1959-01-02
Description
"Memorial Planned For Negro Leader" article on the National Council of Negro Women raising funds for a memorial Mary McLeod Bethune launched at the 96th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"No 'Power Behind the Throne' for Today's Woman, She Wants 'In'" article on women in politics published in The Afro-American. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"No 'Power Behind the Throne' for Today's Woman, She Wants 'In'" Article, August 25, 1958
Date Created
1958-08-25
Description
"No 'Power Behind the Throne' for Today's Woman, She Wants 'In'" article on women in politics published in The Afro-American. 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, African American universities and colleges, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press image of Attorney Frank D. Reeves, Candidate John F. Kennedy, and Mrs. Marjorie Lawson at the Human Rights workshop at Howard University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Attorney Frank D. Reeves, Candidate John F. Kennedy, and Mrs. Marjorie Lawson, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Press image of Attorney Frank D. Reeves, Candidate John F. Kennedy, and Mrs. Marjorie Lawson at the Human Rights workshop at Howard University. 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 universities and colleges, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"When Parties Meet" photo of Mrs. Dorothy Proctor, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Dr. Lorraine Williams, Sigma Gamma Rho; Dr. Nancy McGee, Zeta Phi Beta; Mrs. Parker, Alpha Kappa Alpha and National president of the American Council on Human Rights greeting Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy at Howard University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"When Parties Meet", circa 1960
Date Created
1957-1963
Description
"When Parties Meet" photo of Mrs. Dorothy Proctor, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Dr. Lorraine Williams, Sigma Gamma Rho; Dr. Nancy McGee, Zeta Phi Beta; Mrs. Parker, Alpha Kappa Alpha and National president of the American Council on Human Rights greeting Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy at Howard University. 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, Greek letter societies, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Eleanor Roosevelt Plaudits for Mrs. Bethune" editorial from Eleanor Roosevelt on Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Eleanor Roosevelt Plaudits for Mrs. Bethune" Article, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
"Eleanor Roosevelt Plaudits for Mrs. Bethune" editorial from Eleanor Roosevelt on Mrs. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Miracle Years of Mrs. Bethune" article reflecting on the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune published in The Christian Century. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Miracle Years of Mrs. Bethune" Article, February 1, 1956
Date Created
1956-02-01
Description
"The Miracle Years of Mrs. Bethune" article reflecting on the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune published in The Christian Century. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune's "My Last Will and Testament" reprinted from the August 1955 issue of EBONY magazine. 6 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune "My Last Will and Testament", August 1955
Date Created
1955-08
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune's "My Last Will and Testament" reprinted from the August 1955 issue of EBONY magazine. 6 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune as the Founders Day Speaker for Southern University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, August 1955
Date Created
1955-08
Description
Press Release on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune as the Founders Day Speaker for Southern University. 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, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dr. Bethune Triumphed Over Poverty" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's life after the announcement of her death. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dr. Bethune Triumphed Over Poverty" Article, July 9, 1955
Date Created
1955-07-09
Description
"Dr. Bethune Triumphed Over Poverty" article on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's life after the announcement of her death. 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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection