- No66
Photographs dating from 1905 to 1971 documenting the life of African American professor, pastor, author, and Morris Brown graduate George Alexander Sewell.
Medium
black-and-white photographs
Date of Original
1905/1971
Subject
Morris Brown College
African American universities and colleges--Georgia--Atlanta
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Location
United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
United States, Mississippi, 32.75041, -89.75036
Type
StillImage
Description
George Alexander Sewell (1910-1983) was a professor, pastor, and author. While a student at Morris Brown College, he became the co-founder and first editor of the Wolverine Observer, the official student newspaper. After graduating from Morris Brown College, Sewell worked as a principal and teacher in the Jackson County Public schools in Jackson County. Outside of his work as an educator, Sewell was a minister of the Eighth Episcopal District and pastored several churches. He was a member of the General Conference from 1956-1980 and chaired the Revisions Committee 1976 quadrennium. Sewell was elected to the General Conference Commission and served as the Secretary on the General Board of Education for the AME Church.
Original Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Rights