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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"Women Run for House Seats" article about Willie Stevenson Glanton and Mrs. Virginia G. Hamilton. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Run for House Seats", September 1967
Date Created
1967-09
Description
"Women Run for House Seats" article about Willie Stevenson Glanton and Mrs. Virginia G. Hamilton. 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 campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Hundreds of Women Take the Political Plunge" article on women across the country running for political office. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Hundreds of Women Take the Political Plunge", November 2, 1966
Date Created
1966-11-02
Description
"Hundreds of Women Take the Political Plunge" article on women across the country running for political office. 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 campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"4 Women's Hope - Votes By Women" article on four women campaigning for City Council in Detroit. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"4 Women's Hope - Votes By Women", September 5, 1965
Date Created
1965-09-05
Description
"4 Women's Hope - Votes By Women" article on four women campaigning for City Council in Detroit. 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, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships" article detailing the candidates running for judgeships in Wayne County. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships", circa 1966
Date Created
1964/1970
Description
"8 Women Running Hard to Win Judgeships" article detailing the candidates running for judgeships in Wayne County. 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 campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman" articles on Mrs. Vel Phillips and Mrs. Janet Lee. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman", June
Date Created
1964-06-14
Description
"Women Spark Wisconsin Political Clash" and "Nelson's Sister May Enter Race for National Committeewoman" articles on Mrs. Vel Phillips and Mrs. Janet Lee. 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, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rep. Young Gets Hint She Should Quit" article on Governor Swainson dropping a strong hint that Democratic Rep. Maxine Young should resign from Legislature. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Rep. Young Gets Hint She Should Quit", July 25, 1961
Date Created
1961-07-25
Description
"Rep. Young Gets Hint She Should Quit" article on Governor Swainson dropping a strong hint that Democratic Rep. Maxine Young should resign from Legislature. 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
Press release from N. Y. Democratic State Committee on Mrs. Joyce Phillips Austin being named Chairman of New York State "Operation Support". 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release From N. Y. Democratic State Committee, June 14, 1961
Date Created
1961-06-14
Description
Press release from N. Y. Democratic State Committee on Mrs. Joyce Phillips Austin being named Chairman of New York State "Operation Support". 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, Political campaigns
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
Articles "Assembly's First Negro Woman Denies Political Ambitions" and "Legislature May Seat 1st Negro Woman" as well as press releases on Mrs. Floyd Clements with handwritten notes. 4 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Articles and Press Releases on Mrs. Floy Clements, November 20, 1958
Date Created
1958-11-20
Description
Articles "Assembly's First Negro Woman Denies Political Ambitions" and "Legislature May Seat 1st Negro Woman" as well as press releases on Mrs. Floyd Clements with handwritten notes. 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, Political campaigns, African American press
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"All-Negro Coalition Ticket Is Opposed by Mrs. Dixon" article discussing Mrs. Irma G. Dixon's opposition of an all-Negro "coalition" ticket in The Sun. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"All-Negro Coalition Ticket Is Opposed by Mrs. Dixon", September 28, 1958
Date Created
1958-09-28
Description
"All-Negro Coalition Ticket Is Opposed by Mrs. Dixon" article discussing Mrs. Irma G. Dixon's opposition of an all-Negro "coalition" ticket in The Sun. 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