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
"The Voting Rights Act, What It Means How To Make It Work For You" booklet explaining the history and sections of the Voting Rights Act and their importance.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Voting Rights Act, What It Means How To Make It Work For You", 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
"The Voting Rights Act, What It Means How To Make It Work For You" booklet explaining the history and sections of the Voting Rights Act and their importance.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Civil rights movements
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Senate Unit Backs Voting Rights Bill" article on the approving on a compromise version of the voting rights act.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Senate Unit Backs Voting Rights Bill", May 5, 1982
Date Created
1982-05-05
Description
"Senate Unit Backs Voting Rights Bill" article on the approving on a compromise version of the voting rights act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Civil rights movements
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Jesse Jackson Launches Drive for Voting Act" article on Jackson campaigning to launch a movement to prevent Congress from undermining the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Jesse Jackson Launches Drive for Voting Act", April 5, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-05
Description
"Jesse Jackson Launches Drive for Voting Act" article on Jackson campaigning to launch a movement to prevent Congress from undermining the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Seven newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Atlanta Child Murders Newspaper Clippings, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1985
Description
Seven newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Crime
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Two newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Atlanta Child Murders Newspaper Clippings, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1985
Description
Two newspaper clippings on the Atlanta child murders.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Crime
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights Sent Out to the Nation" press release on the 160 mile long march organized by the SCLC and the National Coalition to Save the Voting Rights Act.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights Sent Out to the Nation", 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
"The Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights Sent Out to the Nation" press release on the 160 mile long march organized by the SCLC and the National Coalition to Save the Voting Rights Act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Voters Prove Their Clout" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Voters Prove Their Clout", November 7, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-07
Description
"Black Voters Prove Their Clout" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote May Have Put Ohio in Carter Country" article noting the voting turnout in Ohio may be flipped toward Jimmy Carter in the presidential race.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Vote May Have Put Ohio in Carter Country", November 4, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-04
Description
"Black Vote May Have Put Ohio in Carter Country" article noting the voting turnout in Ohio may be flipped toward Jimmy Carter in the presidential race.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
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
"The Theme at Ebenezer, Extend Voting Rights Act" article on looking ahead in the success of the voting rights act and extending the act to other civil rights and underrepresented communities.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"The Theme at Ebenezer, Extend Voting Rights Act", January 14, 1975
Date Created
1975-01-14
Description
"The Theme at Ebenezer, Extend Voting Rights Act" article on looking ahead in the success of the voting rights act and extending the act to other civil rights and underrepresented communities.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Handbook of production information from Paramount Pictures film, "Mahogany", including cast and crew list and outline of the story.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Film "Mahogany" Production Information, circa 1975
Date Created
1974/1976
Description
Handbook of production information from Paramount Pictures film, "Mahogany", including cast and crew list and outline of the story.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black on Black" article on U. S. expatriates in Africa.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black on Black", September 16, 1973
Date Created
1973-09-16
Description
"Black on Black" article on U. S. expatriates in Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release announcing the first ever Black financed and Black produced motion pictures to be filmed in Georgia.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release, Black Film in Georgia, April 5, 1973
Date Created
1973-04-05
Description
Press release announcing the first ever Black financed and Black produced motion pictures to be filmed in Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Blacks Hold 87 Offices As Executives of Cities" article on The Society of Black Office Holders and the increase of Black mayors and other executive city workers.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Blacks Hold 87 Offices As Executives of Cities", September 24, 1972
Date Created
1972-09-24
Description
"Blacks Hold 87 Offices As Executives of Cities" article on The Society of Black Office Holders and the increase of Black mayors and other executive city workers.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
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
Copies of Black candidate information cards listing office terms, opponents and other statistical data.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Black Candidate Information Cards, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Copies of Black candidate information cards listing office terms, opponents and other statistical data.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"U. S. Negroes Getting Cool Reception in 'Mother Africa'" article on Americans looking to Africa for support, and Africans not having enough resources for them.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"U. S. Negroes Getting Cool Reception in 'Mother Africa'", October 21, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-21
Description
"U. S. Negroes Getting Cool Reception in 'Mother Africa'" article on Americans looking to Africa for support, and Africans not having enough resources for them.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection