"Jet" Magazine, February 25, 1965

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THF722698 / "Jet" Magazine, February 25, 1965
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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

25 February 1965

Subject Date

25 February 1965

Creators

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2024.218.1

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

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