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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