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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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
Collection
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
Exterior of a home on Ashby Street in Atlanta, Georgia.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
House on Ashby Street in Atlanta, Georgia, circa 1945
Date Created
1942/1948
Description
Exterior of a home on Ashby Street in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal (second from left) poses with classmates wearing tuxedos at Morehouse College.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal at Morehouse College, circa 1925
Date Created
1922/1928
Description
Brailsford R. Brazeal (second from left) poses with classmates wearing tuxedos at Morehouse College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American students, Campus life
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal at Atlanta University, circa 1945
Date Created
1942/1948
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
A 40th anniversary plaque at Morehouse College dedicated to Dr. Brailsford Brazeal and his legacy.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal Plaque at Morehouse College, May 16, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-16
Description
A 40th anniversary plaque at Morehouse College dedicated to Dr. Brailsford Brazeal and his legacy.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors
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
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal stand outside the Trevor Atrnett building at Atlanta University.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal at Atlanta University, circa 1945
Date Created
1942/1948
Description
Dr. and Mrs. Brazeal stand outside the Trevor Atrnett building at Atlanta University.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Ernestine Walton Brazeal with Ken Harris and Ray Charles at a UNICEF presentation at the Lincoln Center in New York.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Ernestine Brazeal with Others in New York, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1980
Description
Ernestine Walton Brazeal with Ken Harris and Ray Charles at a UNICEF presentation at the Lincoln Center in New York.
Subject
African American entertainers, African American women
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
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (back, against bookcase), daughter of Dr. Brailsford Brazeal, wraps Christmas gifts at Spelman Nursery School.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal at Spelman Nursery School, circa 1949
Date Created
1946/1953
Description
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (back, against bookcase), daughter of Dr. Brailsford Brazeal, wraps Christmas gifts at Spelman Nursery School.
Subject
African American children, African Americans--Education
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (back, far left), daughter of Dr. Brailsford Brazeal, stands in front of a Christmas tree at Spelman Nursery School.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal at Spelman Nursery School, circa 1949
Date Created
1946/1953
Description
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal (back, far left), daughter of Dr. Brailsford Brazeal, stands in front of a Christmas tree at Spelman Nursery School.
Subject
African American children, African Americans--Education
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal and Dennis Doolin on their wedding day.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal and Dennis Doolin, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal and Dennis Doolin on their wedding day.
Subject
African American women, Manners and customs
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal with her father, Brailsford R. Brazeal, on her wedding day to Dennis Doolin.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal and Brailsford R. Brazeal, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
Aurelia Erskine Brazeal with her father, Brailsford R. Brazeal, on her wedding day to Dennis Doolin.
Subject
African American women, Manners and customs
Collection
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 [?].
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal's Wedding Group, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
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 [?].
Subject
African American women, Manners and customs
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal stands outside of a home holding his daughter, Ernestine Walton Brazeal.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal and Daughter Ernestine, circa 1943
Date Created
1940/1945
Description
Brailsford R. Brazeal stands outside of a home holding his daughter, Ernestine Walton Brazeal.
Subject
African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal's daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal, visit the Easter Bunny at Bunnyland.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal's Daughters, Aurelia and Ernestine, at Bunnyland, circa 1948
Date Created
1945/1951
Description
Brailsford R. Brazeal's daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal, visit the Easter Bunny at Bunnyland.
Subject
African American families, African American children, Manners and customs
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal read to his daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal Reading to His Daughters, circa 1947
Date Created
1945/1951
Description
Brailsford R. Brazeal read to his daughters, Aurelia Erskine and Ernestine Walton Brazeal.
Subject
African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal Family, circa 1941
Date Created
1937/1945
Description
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.
Subject
African American women, African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal sits on campus steps with his daughter, Ernestine Walton Brazeal.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brailsford R. Brazeal and Daughter Ernestine, circa 1943
Date Created
1940/1945
Description
Brailsford R. Brazeal sits on campus steps with his daughter, Ernestine Walton Brazeal.
Subject
African American educators, African American authors, African American families, African American children
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers