"Jet," April 8, 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
08 April 1965
Subject Date
08 April 1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.226.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Vishnu Benkert.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing process
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 4.25 in
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