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George A. Sewell papers, photographs

Photographs dating from 1905 to 1971 documenting the life of African American professor, pastor, author, and Morris Brown graduate George Alexander Sewell.

More About This Collection

Date of Original
1905/1971

Subject
Morris Brown College
African American universities and colleges--Georgia--Atlanta
African Methodist Episcopal Church

People
Sewell, George Alexander

Location
United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
United States, Mississippi, 32.75041, -89.75036

Medium
black-and-white photographs

Type
Still Image

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.

Metadata URL
https://radar.auctr.edu/islandora/object/auc.103%3A9999

Language
eng

Rights Holder
Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center

Original Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia

Holding Institution
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Rights

1. Annita Pearl Sewell, circa 1940

Date of Original:: 1937/1943
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

2. Award Acceptance with George A. Sewell, November 1, 1957

Date of Original:: 1957-11-01
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

3. Bethel AME Church, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

4. Bethel AME Church Event, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

5. Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

6. Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

7. Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

8. Bethel AME Church Sign, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

9. Bethel AME Church Sign, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

10. Bethel AME Church Sign Unveiling, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

11. Bethel AME Church Sign with Churchgoers, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

12. Beulah Singleton, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

13. Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

14. Bishop H. H. Brookins, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

15. Centennial Convocation Speaker with Dr. William Gill, February 11, 1962

Date of Original:: 1962-02-11
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

16. Charles L. Harper, circa 1940

Date of Original:: 1937/1943
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

17. Churchgoers at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

18. Churchgoers at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

19. COCU, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

20. COCU, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

21. COCU, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

22. Commencement Photo, April 12, 1929

Date of Original:: 1929-04-12
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

23. Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

24. Dr. Walter Washington, circa 1980

Date of Original:: 1977/1983
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

25. Elliot Travis, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

26. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

27. George A. Sewell, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

28. George A. Sewell, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

29. George A. Sewell, May 31, 1957

Date of Original:: 1957-05-31
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

30. George A. Sewell Speaks at Bethel AME Church, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

31. George A. Sewell with Secretary, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

32. Great Woman of the Bible Play Photo, September 16, 1937

Date of Original:: 1937-09-16
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

33. Group of Women with George A. Sewell in Front of Bethel AME Church, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

34. Harriet E. Giles and Sophia B. Packard, circa 1905

Date of Original:: 1902/1908
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

35. Honoree Program with Dr. Robert Threatt, George A. Sewell, and Ossie Davis, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

36. James Brown, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

37. James Brown, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

38. John Hunter, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

39. Loretta E. Laine Polk, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

40. Man at Podium, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

41. Men with George A. Sewell, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1960
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

42. Milhette Netter, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

43. Miss Fountaine, circa 1930

Date of Original:: 1934/1938
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

44. Miss Senior Youth Congress, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

45. Miss Senior Youth Congress, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

46. Morris Brown College Campus Entrance Marker, circa 1940

Date of Original:: 1937/1943
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

47. Oakland Memorial Chapel, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

48. Pageant Queen, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

49. People at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960

Date of Original:: 1957/1963
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

50. President's Cottage, circa 1930

Date of Original:: 1927/1933
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

51. Sewell Family, circa 1950

Date of Original:: 1947/1953
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

52. Sewell Family, circa 1950

Date of Original:: 1947/1953
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

53. Sewell Family, circa 1950

Date of Original:: 1947/1953
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

54. Sewell with Unidentified Men, circa 1930

Date of Original:: 1930
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

55. Sister's Chapel at Spelman College, circa 1950

Date of Original:: 1947/1953
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

56. St. Paul A.M.E. Church, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

57. St. Paul AME Church, November 19, 1944

Date of Original:: 1944-11-19
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

58. Study Group, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

59. Twelfth World Methodist Conference, August 16, 1971

Date of Original:: 1971-08-16
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

60. Unidentified Event, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

61. Unidentified Event, circa 1970

Date of Original:: 1967/1973
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

62. Washington High Singing Group, 1930

Date of Original:: 1930
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

63. Wesley John Gaines, circa 1905

Date of Original:: 1902/1908
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

64. Women's Day with Speaker Mary McLeod Bethune 1954

Date of Original:: 1954
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

65. Youth Congress, circa 1950

Date of Original:: 1947/1953
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

66. Youth Congress Schools, circa 1950

Date of Original:: 1947/1953
Collection:: George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Holding Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library