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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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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American women, Events and programs, Greek letter societies
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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.�
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Morehouse Centennial Commemorative Coaster, circa 1967
Date Created
1965/1969
Description
This coaster commemorates the centennial of Morehouse College in 1967. The first showcases a banner that states: �100 Years, �A Record and a Challenge.�
Subject
African American universities and colleges
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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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Morehouse Centennial Commemorative Coaster, circa 1967
Date Created
1965/1969
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges
Collection
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
The Brazeals at Link Family Picnic, July 1961
Date Created
1961-07
Description
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.
Subject
African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal shakes hands with Charles H. Haynes in a group presentation from the Morehouse College Alumni Association.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Morehouse College Alumni Association, circa 1963
Date Created
1960/1965
Description
Brailsford R. Brazeal shakes hands with Charles H. Haynes in a group presentation from the Morehouse College Alumni Association.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, Events and programs
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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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Morehouse College Alumni Association, circa 1963
Date Created
1960/1965
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, Events and programs
Collection
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Ernestine Brazeal with Benjamin Mays and Others, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American women, Events and programs
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers