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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"A First for Atlanta" article on Shirley Franklin becoming Atlanta's first female mayor.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A First for Atlanta", January 8, 2002
Date Created
2002-01-08
Description
"A First for Atlanta" article on Shirley Franklin becoming Atlanta's first female mayor.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American women
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Daughter of Slavery Makes the Senate Listen" article on Carol Moseley-Braun speaking to the senate about opposing the defense of the American flag.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"A Daughter of Slavery Makes the Senate Listen", July 23, 1993
Date Created
1993-07-23
Description
"A Daughter of Slavery Makes the Senate Listen" article on Carol Moseley-Braun speaking to the senate about opposing the defense of the American flag.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American women
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
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
"SMART: Single Mothers Advance Rapidly Through Training" brochure highlighting the NCNW Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement program. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Single Mothers Advance Rapidly Through Training", circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
"SMART: Single Mothers Advance Rapidly Through Training" brochure highlighting the NCNW Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement program. 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
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women beginning their international program in Africa. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women, January 15, 1976
Date Created
1976-01-15
Description
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women beginning their international program in Africa. 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
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women hosting Ethiopian singer Bezunesh Bekele to JET sent by Western Union. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
Press Release on National Council of Negro Women hosting Ethiopian singer Bezunesh Bekele to JET sent by Western Union. 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
Press Release "Bethune Collection on Black Women's Organizations Opens In Washington" dedicating the home of founder Mary McLeod Bethune to establish a historical collection. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release "Bethune Collection on Black Women's Organizations Opens In Washington", circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
Press Release "Bethune Collection on Black Women's Organizations Opens In Washington" dedicating the home of founder Mary McLeod Bethune to establish a historical collection. 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
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
"Shirley Chisholm, 'I'm not kidding'" article on her announcement as a presidential candidate.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Shirley Chisholm, 'I'm Not Kidding'", January 24, 1972
Date Created
1972-01-24
Description
"Shirley Chisholm, 'I'm not kidding'" article on her announcement as a presidential candidate.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, African American women
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics" booklet dedicated to Black women in politics across the country. 19 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics", July 1971
Date Created
1971-07
Description
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics" booklet dedicated to Black women in politics across the country. 19 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, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"YWCA Works Toward Racial Harmony" article on Dorothy I. Height role at YWCA and NCNW and their work towards racial harmony. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"YWCA Works Toward Racial Harmony" Article, July 7, 1970
Date Created
1970-07-07
Description
"YWCA Works Toward Racial Harmony" article on Dorothy I. Height role at YWCA and NCNW and their work towards racial harmony. 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, Race relations
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
"Woman's Role in Civil Rights Told at Parley" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman's Role in Civil Rights Told at Parley" Article, October 27, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-27
Description
"Woman's Role in Civil Rights Told at Parley" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN" article on American women and their built in prejudices with voting. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN", October 26, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-26
Description
"The Women's Vote? It Favors MEN" article on American women and their built in prejudices with voting. 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
"Dorothy Height To Speak Here Tuesday" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Dorothy Height to Speak Here Tuesday" October 24, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-24
Description
"Dorothy Height To Speak Here Tuesday" article on Dorothy Irene Height speaking at the of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. 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
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party speaking race relations. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, September 11, 1969
Date Created
1969-09-11
Description
Press Release on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party speaking race relations. 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--Segregation, Racial discrimination, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Gains Noted in Mississippi" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer reports on progress at city meeting. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Gains Noted In Mississippi" Article, August 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-08-14
Description
"Negro Gains Noted in Mississippi" article on Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer reports on progress at city 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--Segregation, Racial discrimination, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection