Dr. Brailsford Reese Brazeal was an educator, economist, author, labor and civil rights activist. He dedicated much of his life to education, human relations, labor issues, and racial equality. He received his bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in 1927 and his master's degree in economics at Columbia University in 1928. He also received his Ph.D. from Columbia in economics and political science in 1942. Dr. Brazeal's scholarly interests and research focused extensively on labor equality and worker rights; he is especially noted for his research on the Pullman porters, and he published
Oct 21, 2022

Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers

Dr. Brailsford Reese Brazeal was an educator, economist, author, labor and civil rights activist. He dedicated much of his life to education, human relations, labor issues, and racial equality. He received his bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in 1927 and his master's degree in economics at Columbia University in 1928. He also received his Ph.D. from Columbia in economics and political science in 1942. Dr. Brazeal's scholarly interests and research focused extensively on labor equality and worker rights; he is especially noted for his research on the Pullman porters, and he published "The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters" in 1946. He was also involved in several collegiate and community organizations, including the Sigma Pi Phi (Boule), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Kappa.

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Brazeal Family Home, March 11, 1994
1994-03-11
Outside view of a side of the Brazeal family brick home.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Buildings and grounds
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Outside view of a side of the Brazeal family brick home.
Brazeal Plaque at Morehouse College, May 16, 1981
1981-05-16
A 40th anniversary plaque at Morehouse College dedicated to Dr. Brailsford Brazeal and his legacy.
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
A 40th anniversary plaque at Morehouse College dedicated to Dr. Brailsford Brazeal and his legacy.
Pullman Porter Drawing by Hale Woodruff, October 17, 1979
1979-10-17
Color pencil drawing of a Pullman Porter by Hale Woodruff. Written on recto: To my friend B. R. Brazeal with my appreciation, Hale Woodruff 10-17-79.
African American artists, Pullman porters, Transportation
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Color pencil drawing of a Pullman Porter by Hale Woodruff. Written on recto: To my friend B. R. Brazeal with my appreciation, Hale Woodruff 10-17-79.
Pullman Porter Drawing by Hale Woodruff, October 17, 1979
1979-10-17
Color pencil drawing of a Pullman Porter by Hale Woodruff. Written on recto: To my friend B. R. Brazeal with appreciation, Hale Woodruff 10-17-79.
African American artists, Pullman porters, Transportation
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Color pencil drawing of a Pullman Porter by Hale Woodruff. Written on recto: To my friend B. R. Brazeal with appreciation, Hale Woodruff 10-17-79.
Ernestine Brazeal with Others in New York, circa 1978
1975/1980
Ernestine Walton Brazeal with Ken Harris and Ray Charles at a UNICEF presentation at the Lincoln Center in New York.
African American entertainers, African American women
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Ernestine Walton Brazeal with Ken Harris and Ray Charles at a UNICEF presentation at the Lincoln Center in New York.
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal, circa 1977
1974/1980
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal wearing a suit and tie and a nametag.
African American educators, African American authors
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal wearing a suit and tie and a nametag.
Aurelia E. Brazeal and Dennis Doolin, circa 1975
1972/1978
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal and Dennis Doolin on their wedding day.
African American women, Manners and customs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal and Dennis Doolin on their wedding day.
Aurelia E. Brazeal and Brailsford R. Brazeal, circa 1975
1972/1978
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal with her father, Brailsford R. Brazeal, on her wedding day to Dennis Doolin.
African American women, Manners and customs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal with her father, Brailsford R. Brazeal, on her wedding day to Dennis Doolin.
Aurelia E. Brazeal's Wedding Group, circa 1975
1972/1978
Group celebrating the wedding of Aurelia E. Brazeal and Dennis Doolin. Extraneous note: L to R: Ernestine Walton Brazeal (bridesmaid), William Guy, Benjamin E. Mays, Dennis Doolin (groom), Robert [?].
African American women, Manners and customs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Group celebrating the wedding of Aurelia E. Brazeal and Dennis Doolin. Extraneous note: L to R: Ernestine Walton Brazeal (bridesmaid), William Guy, Benjamin E. Mays, Dennis Doolin (groom), Robert [?].
Aurelia E. Brazeal's Wedding Party, circa 1975
1972/1978
Party celebrating Aurelia Erskine Brazeal's marriage to Dennis Doolin. Extraneous note: L to R Dennie McClendon, F. Earl McClendon, Wynelle Hannon, [?] Wilson, Ernestine Erskine Brazeal. R to L: Raline [Hanson] (father's sister).
African American women, Manners and customs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Party celebrating Aurelia Erskine Brazeal's marriage to Dennis Doolin. Extraneous note: L to R Dennie McClendon, F. Earl McClendon, Wynelle Hannon, [?] Wilson, Ernestine Erskine Brazeal. R to L: Raline [Hanson] (father's sister).
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal, 1966
1966
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal and wife Ernestine E. Brazeal dressed in coctail attire at an event. Written on verso: Mr. and Mrs. Brailsford Brazeal at party in Nashville, Tenn[essee] given by the Boule.
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American women, Events and programs, Greek letter societies
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal and wife Ernestine E. Brazeal dressed in coctail attire at an event. Written on verso: Mr. and Mrs. Brailsford Brazeal at party in Nashville, Tenn[essee] given by the Boule.
Morehouse Centennial Commemorative Coaster, circa 1967
1965/1969
This coaster commemorates the centennial of Morehouse College in 1967. The first showcases a banner that states: �100 Years, �A Record and a Challenge.�
African American universities and colleges
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
This coaster commemorates the centennial of Morehouse College in 1967. The first showcases a banner that states: �100 Years, �A Record and a Challenge.�
Morehouse Centennial Commemorative Coaster, circa 1967
1965/1969
This coaster commemorates Graves Hall, Morehouse�s first and oldest building in Atlanta, erected in 1889. The hall is named in honor of Samuel T. Graves, the second president of the college.
African American universities and colleges
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
This coaster commemorates Graves Hall, Morehouse�s first and oldest building in Atlanta, erected in 1889. The hall is named in honor of Samuel T. Graves, the second president of the college.
The Brazeals at Link Family Picnic, July 1961
1961-07
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal dine around a table with others. Written on verso: July 1961 - Link Family Picnic at the country home of connecting Link and Link Richard Hackney. Extraneous note: L to R: Dr. Brazeal, Mrs. Brazeal, Mrs. Sadie Harris.
African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal dine around a table with others. Written on verso: July 1961 - Link Family Picnic at the country home of connecting Link and Link Richard Hackney. Extraneous note: L to R: Dr. Brazeal, Mrs. Brazeal, Mrs. Sadie Harris.
Morehouse College Alumni Association, circa 1963
1960/1965
Brailsford R. Brazeal shakes hands with Charles H. Haynes in a group presentation from the Morehouse College Alumni Association.
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, Events and programs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal shakes hands with Charles H. Haynes in a group presentation from the Morehouse College Alumni Association.
Morehouse College Alumni Association, circa 1963
1960/1965
Brailsford R. Brazeal stands with John W. Davis, Charles H. Haynes, and Walter W. Scott in a group presentation from the Morehouse College Alumni Association.
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, Events and programs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal stands with John W. Davis, Charles H. Haynes, and Walter W. Scott in a group presentation from the Morehouse College Alumni Association.
Kappa Boule Ladies' Night, 1958
1958
A group portrait of men and women at a Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity event. Written on verso: Atlanta's Kappa Boule Observed Annual Ladies Night for 1958. Extraneous note: Dr. Manley (2nd row left), Dr. Rufus Clement (2nd row second from left), Mr. and Mrs Brazeal (back row center), Whitney Young (2nd row fourth from right), Dr. Clarence Bacote (back row behind Rufus Clement).
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American women, Events and programs, Greek letter societies
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
A group portrait of men and women at a Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity event. Written on verso: Atlanta's Kappa Boule Observed Annual Ladies Night for 1958. Extraneous note: Dr. Manley (2nd row left), Dr. Rufus Clement (2nd row second from left), Mr. and Mrs Brazeal (back row center), Whitney Young (2nd row fourth from right), Dr. Clarence Bacote (back row behind Rufus Clement).
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, 1958
1958
A group portrait of members of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Extraneous note: Dr. Rufus Clement (seated 1st from right), [?] Hackney (standing 3rd from left), Whitney Young (standing 5th from left), J. B. Blayton (standing 3rd from right), [?] Milton (standing 1st from right), A. T. Walden (seated 3rd from right), B. R. Brazeal (seated 3rd from left), Clarence Baycote (standing 4th from left), Albert Manley (standing 5th from right), Benjamin E. Mays (standing 4th from right), James Brawley (seated 4th from right).
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, Events and programs, Greek letter societies
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
A group portrait of members of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Extraneous note: Dr. Rufus Clement (seated 1st from right), [?] Hackney (standing 3rd from left), Whitney Young (standing 5th from left), J. B. Blayton (standing 3rd from right), [?] Milton (standing 1st from right), A. T. Walden (seated 3rd from right), B. R. Brazeal (seated 3rd from left), Clarence Baycote (standing 4th from left), Albert Manley (standing 5th from right), Benjamin E. Mays (standing 4th from right), James Brawley (seated 4th from right).
Ernestine Brazeal with Benjamin Mays and Others, circa 1960
1957/1963
Ernestine Walton Brazeal (facing front, first from right) stands in a reception greeting line with Dr. Benjamin Mays (facing front, center) and Mrs. Sable Mays (facing front, second from right) and others.
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American women, Events and programs
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Ernestine Walton Brazeal (facing front, first from right) stands in a reception greeting line with Dr. Benjamin Mays (facing front, center) and Mrs. Sable Mays (facing front, second from right) and others.
Charles E. Merrill and Others, circa 1958
1955/1961
Charles E. Merrill stand with a group on the steps of a building. Written on recto: Morehouse trustee, friend, and benefactor Charles E. Merrill (front row) surrounded by faculty families who had received Merrill European Summer Travel Grants in 1958.
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, African American women, Travel
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Charles E. Merrill stand with a group on the steps of a building. Written on recto: Morehouse trustee, friend, and benefactor Charles E. Merrill (front row) surrounded by faculty families who had received Merrill European Summer Travel Grants in 1958.