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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"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
"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
"Negro Leader Cited by Elks" article on Grand Lodge of the Elks honoring Dorothy Height. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Leader Cited by Elks" Article, August 27, 1968
Date Created
1968-08-27
Description
"Negro Leader Cited by Elks" article on Grand Lodge of the Elks honoring Dorothy Height. 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
National Council of Negro Women "Hunger USA: The Voices of the Poor" brochure on childhood hunger facts. 3 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
National Council of Negro Women "Hunger USA: The Voices of the Poor", 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
National Council of Negro Women "Hunger USA: The Voices of the Poor" brochure on childhood hunger facts. 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 press, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Economic Conditions
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
National Council of Negro Women "Whose Time Has Come" booklet which includes information about the organization, programming, and leadership roles. 32 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Whose Time Has Come", 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
National Council of Negro Women "Whose Time Has Come" booklet which includes information about the organization, programming, and leadership roles. 32 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 "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
"Three to be Honored by Negro Group at Plaza Dinner" article on National Council of Negro Women honoring Lena Horne and Mrs. Samuel Zales at Plaza dinner in the New York Times. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Three to Be Honored by Negro Group at Plaza Dinner", December 4, 1966
Date Created
1966-12-04
Description
"Three to be Honored by Negro Group at Plaza Dinner" article on National Council of Negro Women honoring Lena Horne and Mrs. Samuel Zales at Plaza dinner in the New York Times. 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
Negro Women's Chief Raps 'Black Power'" article on Dorothy Height commenting on the "Black Power" slogan. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Negro Women's Chief Raps 'Black Power'" Article, October 24, 1969
Date Created
1966-10-24
Description
Negro Women's Chief Raps 'Black Power'" article on Dorothy Height commenting on the "Black Power" slogan. 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
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
"Negro Women Start Pilot Study: More Help for Disadvantaged Girls" article on the National Council of Negro Women programming on job development. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Start Pilot Study: More Help for Disadvantaged Girls", October 6, 1966
Date Created
1966-10-06
Description
"Negro Women Start Pilot Study: More Help for Disadvantaged Girls" article on the National Council of Negro Women programming on job development. 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
"'No Problem' Problems Facing Integrationists" article on Dorothy Height speaking on integration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"'No Problem' Problems Facing Integrationists" Article, May 21, 1966
Date Created
1966-05-21
Description
"'No Problem' Problems Facing Integrationists" article on Dorothy Height speaking on integration. 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
"There Were Scholars to Earn Fair Dollars" article on the National Council of Negro Women's Brotherhood Food Festival. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"There Were Scholars to Earn Fair Dollars", February 23, 1966
Date Created
1966-02-23
Description
"There Were Scholars to Earn Fair Dollars" article on the National Council of Negro Women's Brotherhood Food Festival. 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
Press Release on Dorothy Height commenting on the "Black Power" slogan as civil rights lexicon for JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Dorothy Height, January 5, 1966
Date Created
1966-01-05
Description
Press Release on Dorothy Height commenting on the "Black Power" slogan as civil rights lexicon 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, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release on New York City Deb Ball by the National Council of Negro Women and the "Cocktail Chit Chat", and "White, Negro Philly Churches Join In Exchange" for JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on New York City Deb Ball and Cocktail Chit Chat, January 14, 1965
Date Created
1965-01-14
Description
Press release on New York City Deb Ball by the National Council of Negro Women and the "Cocktail Chit Chat", and "White, Negro Philly Churches Join In Exchange" 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 press, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development
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 "Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City" from National Council of Women of the United States on details of their annual meeting. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City", 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Press release "Annual Meeting of National Council of Women of U.S. Set for New York City" from National Council of Women of the United States on details of their annual meeting. 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 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