"Jet" Magazine, January 28, 1954

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Artifact Overview

John H. Johnson, head of the Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Company, founded Jet magazine in November 1951. Originally billed as "The Weekly Negro News Magazine," the publication printed news, culture, and entertainment articles related to the African American community. Jet also chronicled the civil rights movement from its earliest years, addressing racial violence and inequality in American society.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

28 January 1954

Subject Date

28 January 1954

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2024.215.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 4.25 in

"Jet" Magazine, January 28, 1954