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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Outside view of a side of the Brazeal family brick home.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Brazeal Family Home, March 11, 1994
Date Created
1994-03-11
Description
Outside view of a side of the Brazeal family brick home.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Buildings and grounds
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
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Pullman Porter Drawing by Hale Woodruff, October 17, 1979
Date Created
1979-10-17
Description
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.
Subject
African American artists, Pullman porters, Transportation
Collection
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Pullman Porter Drawing by Hale Woodruff, October 17, 1979
Date Created
1979-10-17
Description
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.
Subject
African American artists, Pullman porters, Transportation
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
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal wearing a suit and tie and a nametag.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal, circa 1977
Date Created
1974/1980
Description
Dr. Brailsford R. Brazeal wearing a suit and tie and a nametag.
Subject
African American educators, African American authors
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
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).
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Aurelia E. Brazeal's Wedding Party, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
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).
Subject
African American women, Manners and customs
Collection
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.
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
Collection
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
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
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
Collection
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
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).
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Kappa Boule Ladies' Night, 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
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).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American women, Events and programs, Greek letter societies
Collection
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).
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
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).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, Events and programs, Greek letter societies
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
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.
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers
Charles E. Merrill and Others, circa 1958
Date Created
1955/1961
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American authors, African American men, African American women, Travel
Collection
Brailsford R. Brazeal Papers