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
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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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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
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
Aurelia E. Brazeal at Spelman Nursery School, circa 1949 1946/1953 Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (back, against bookcase), daughter of Dr. Brailsford Brazeal, wraps Christmas gifts at Spelman Nursery School. African American children, African Americans--Education Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal at Spelman Nursery School, circa 1949 1946/1953 Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (back, far left), daughter of Dr. Brailsford Brazeal, stands in front of a Christmas tree at Spelman Nursery School. African American children, African Americans--Education Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
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
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
[Book Cover] "The Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters", circa 1946 1945/1947 Cover of "The Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters" written by Brailsford R. Brazeal. African American educators, African American authors, Pullman porters, Transportation Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal and Daughter Ernestine, circa 1943 1940/1945 Brailsford R. Brazeal stands outside of a home holding his daughter, Ernestine Walton Brazeal. African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal and Daughter Ernestine, circa 1943 1940/1945 Brailsford R. Brazeal sits on campus steps with his daughter, Ernestine Walton Brazeal. African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal at Atlanta University, circa 1945 1942/1948 Brailsford R. Brazeal (front row, second from right) with a group of professors in front of the Trevor Arnett building on the campus of Atlanta University. African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal at Morehouse College, circa 1925 1922/1928 Brailsford R. Brazeal (second from left) poses with classmates wearing tuxedos at Morehouse College. African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American students, Campus life Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Reading to His Daughters, circa 1947 1945/1951 Brailsford R. Brazeal read to his daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal. African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal Family, circa 1941 1937/1945 Brailsford R. Brazeal and family sit on the steps of a home porch. Left to right: Brailsford R. Brazeal, (wife) Ernestine E. Brazeal, (daughter) Ernestine Walton Brazeal, (mother/grandmother) Aurelia Howard Frazier. African American women, African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal Family, circa 1947 1945/1951 Brailsford R. Brazeal and family sit on a couch. Left to right: (daughter) Ernestine Walton Brazeal, (wife) Ernestine E. Brazeal, Brailsford R. Brazeal, and (daughter) Aurelia Erskine Brazeal. African American women, African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
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
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
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
Brazeal's Daughters, Aurelia and Ernestine, at Bunnyland, circa 1948 1945/1951 Brailsford R. Brazeal's daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal, visit the Easter Bunny at Bunnyland. African American families, African American children, Manners and customs Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal's Daughters, Aurelia and Ernestine, circa 1948 1945/1951 Brailsford R. Brazeal's daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal, sit on a fence outside of a house. African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal's Daughters, Aurelia and Ernestine, circa 1948 1945/1951 Brailsford R. Brazeal's daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal, sit on the steps of a house. African American families, African American children Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers