George Alexander Sewell (1910-1983) was a professor, pastor, and author. While a student at Morris Brown College, he became the co-founder and first editor of the Wolverine Observer, the official student newspaper. After graduating from Morris Brown College, Sewell worked as a principal and teacher in the Jackson County Public schools in Jackson County. Outside of his work as an educator, Sewell was a minister of the Eighth Episcopal District and pastored several churches. He was a member of the General Conference from 1956-1980 and chaired the Revisions Committee 1976 quadrenium. Sewell was elected to the General Conference Commission and served as the Secretary on the General Board of Education for the AME Church. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 27, 2019

George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs

George Alexander Sewell (1910-1983) was a professor, pastor, and author. While a student at Morris Brown College, he became the co-founder and first editor of the Wolverine Observer, the official student newspaper. After graduating from Morris Brown College, Sewell worked as a principal and teacher in the Jackson County Public schools in Jackson County. Outside of his work as an educator, Sewell was a minister of the Eighth Episcopal District and pastored several churches. He was a member of the General Conference from 1956-1980 and chaired the Revisions Committee 1976 quadrenium. Sewell was elected to the General Conference Commission and served as the Secretary on the General Board of Education for the AME Church.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
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Portrait of Dr. Walter Washington. Written on recto: Dr. Walter Washington, recently inaugurated as Alcorn's 15th president.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Dr. Walter Washington, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
Portrait of Dr. Walter Washington. Written on recto: Dr. Walter Washington, recently inaugurated as Alcorn's 15th president.
Subject
Portraits and people, Presidents
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group portrait of men and women on a stage. Written on recto: Twelfth World Methodist Conference Denver Colo. Aug. 16- 1971.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Twelfth World Methodist Conference, August 16, 1971
Date Created
1971-08-16
Description
Group portrait of men and women on a stage. Written on recto: Twelfth World Methodist Conference Denver Colo. Aug. 16- 1971.
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of a church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
St. Paul A.M.E. Church, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of a church.
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell and women stand in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group of Women with George A. Sewell in Front of Bethel AME Church, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
George A. Sewell and women stand in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Bishop Frederick D. Jordan wearing a clerical collar. Written on verso: Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, 1st Vice President of the National Council of Churches, 1970-1972.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Portrait of Bishop Frederick D. Jordan wearing a clerical collar. Written on verso: Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, 1st Vice President of the National Council of Churches, 1970-1972.
Subject
African American men, African American bishops, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell speaks on an outdoor stage with people sitting behind him.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Unidentified Event, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
George A. Sewell speaks on an outdoor stage with people sitting behind him.
Subject
Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of James Brown. Written on recto: Godfather, legend for the people.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
James Brown, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Portrait of James Brown. Written on recto: Godfather, legend for the people.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Milhette Netter crouches at the starting blocks on a race track.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Milhette Netter, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Milhette Netter crouches at the starting blocks on a race track.
Subject
African American women, African American athletes
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Dr. Robert Threatt, and George A. Sewell, other man wearing graduation regalia, holding books.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Honoree Program with Dr. Robert Threatt, George A. Sewell, and Ossie Davis, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Indoor group portrait of Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Dr. Robert Threatt, and George A. Sewell, other man wearing graduation regalia, holding books.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Theater and dance, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Side portrait of Elliot Travis.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Elliot Travis, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Side portrait of Elliot Travis.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Interior view of George A. Sewell sitting at a desk with his secretary standing beside him.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell with Secretary, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Interior view of George A. Sewell sitting at a desk with his secretary standing beside him.
Subject
Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Bishop H. H. Brookins.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bishop H. H. Brookins, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Portrait of Bishop H. H. Brookins.
Subject
African American bishops, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of George A Sewell speaking at a podium outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell Speaks at Bethel AME Church, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Exterior view of George A Sewell speaking at a podium outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A pagent queen stands with a cape and bouquet, on sign: The Accent on Youth, District AME Church Educational Congress.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Pageant Queen, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
A pagent queen stands with a cape and bouquet, on sign: The Accent on Youth, District AME Church Educational Congress.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell speaks on an outdoor stage with people sitting behind him.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Unidentified Event, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
George A. Sewell speaks on an outdoor stage with people sitting behind him.
Subject
Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Collage of images of James Brown, Lyn Collins, and the J. B.'s band.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
James Brown, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Collage of images of James Brown, Lyn Collins, and the J. B.'s band.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, Musicians
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of John Hunter, circa 1970
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
John Hunter, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Portrait of John Hunter, circa 1970
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor view of men seated at desks.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Study Group, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Indoor view of men seated at desks.
Subject
African American--Education, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Dr. William Gill speaks at a podium with men and women on stage. Written on verso: Dr. William Gill, Vice President, Mississippi State University, Centennial Convocation Speaker, February 11, 1962, female: Alcon oldest grad.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Centennial Convocation Speaker with Dr. William Gill, February 11, 1962
Date Created
1962-02-11
Description
Dr. William Gill speaks at a podium with men and women on stage. Written on verso: Dr. William Gill, Vice President, Mississippi State University, Centennial Convocation Speaker, February 11, 1962, female: Alcon oldest grad.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Men shake hands men in front of a stone wall carving.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Men with George A. Sewell, circa 1960
Date Created
1960
Description
Men shake hands men in front of a stone wall carving.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of Oakland Memorial Chapel. Written on recto: Oakland Memorial Chapel-- originally constructed in 1830, was restored in 1959. The first Mississippi male to receive a college degree was here in the mid 1830s, while the first black to receive a college degree was here in the mid 1870s. --Alcorn A&M College George Sewell.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Oakland Memorial Chapel, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of Oakland Memorial Chapel. Written on recto: Oakland Memorial Chapel-- originally constructed in 1830, was restored in 1959. The first Mississippi male to receive a college degree was here in the mid 1830s, while the first black to receive a college degree was here in the mid 1870s. --Alcorn A&M College George Sewell.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
An unidentified man at podium at Bethel AME Church
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Man at Podium, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
An unidentified man at podium at Bethel AME Church
Subject
African American churches, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Interior view of men seated at table. Written on recto: Bishop F.D. Jordan (AME) reads section of Plan of Union. Seated at table are: (L to R) The Rev. W. Clyde Williams, Associate General Secretary; Dr. C.S. Spivey Jr., Secretary; Dr. George G. Beasley, Vice Chairman; Bishop James K. Mathews, Chairman; and the Rev. Paul A. Crow, Jr., General Secretary.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
COCU, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Interior view of men seated at table. Written on recto: Bishop F.D. Jordan (AME) reads section of Plan of Union. Seated at table are: (L to R) The Rev. W. Clyde Williams, Associate General Secretary; Dr. C.S. Spivey Jr., Secretary; Dr. George G. Beasley, Vice Chairman; Bishop James K. Mathews, Chairman; and the Rev. Paul A. Crow, Jr., General Secretary.
Subject
Events and programs, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the veranda outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
People at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the veranda outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of men and women on stage; written on verso: The Queens and Their Courts.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Miss Senior Youth Congress, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Indoor group portrait of men and women on stage; written on verso: The Queens and Their Courts.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A man unveils a historic site sign at Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign Unveiling, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A man unveils a historic site sign at Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Churchgoers at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
View of historic site sign at Bethel AME Church; on sign: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Site of first African Methodist Episcopal Church (1864), and first Negro Masonic Lodge in Mississippi organized here (1875). Campbell College was organized here in 1890. Present church was built in 1912.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
View of historic site sign at Bethel AME Church; on sign: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Site of first African Methodist Episcopal Church (1864), and first Negro Masonic Lodge in Mississippi organized here (1875). Campbell College was organized here in 1890. Present church was built in 1912.
Subject
African American churches, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of man unveiling historic site sign at Bethel AME Church with a man standing at a podium.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of man unveiling historic site sign at Bethel AME Church with a man standing at a podium.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux. Written on recto: Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, Director of Evangelism and Worship.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux. Written on recto: Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, Director of Evangelism and Worship.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of the Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of the Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Buildings and grounds
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Churchgoers at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of pagent women standing on a stage.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Miss Senior Youth Congress, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Indoor group portrait of pagent women standing on a stage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister speaks at a podium.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister speaks at a podium.
Subject
African American women, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Interior view of people seated at tables in a ballroom. Written on verso: The Rev. Othal Lakey (at mike), Minister, Cedar Crest CME Church, Dallas, Texas, astounds delegates with his acrid criticism of the proposal requiring the first presiding bishop to be a black.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
COCU, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Interior view of people seated at tables in a ballroom. Written on verso: The Rev. Othal Lakey (at mike), Minister, Cedar Crest CME Church, Dallas, Texas, astounds delegates with his acrid criticism of the proposal requiring the first presiding bishop to be a black.
Subject
Events and programs, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Beulah Singleton. Written on recto: Mrs. Beulah Singleton, District President Laymen's Organization.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Beulah Singleton, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Beulah Singleton. Written on recto: Mrs. Beulah Singleton, District President Laymen's Organization.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, African American women
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of men and women stand in front of the historic site sign at Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign with Churchgoers, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Outdoor group portrait of men and women stand in front of the historic site sign at Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of three men and one woman. Written on recto: New officers of COCU--(reading from left to right) The Rev. Charles S. Spivey Jr. (AME), first vice chairman; Mrs. Ralph Stair (UPUSA), second vice chairman; The Rev. Dr. George G. Beazley (Christian-Disciples), chairman; Mr. George M. Miller (AMEZ), secretary.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
COCU, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Indoor group portrait of three men and one woman. Written on recto: New officers of COCU--(reading from left to right) The Rev. Charles S. Spivey Jr. (AME), first vice chairman; Mrs. Ralph Stair (UPUSA), second vice chairman; The Rev. Dr. George G. Beazley (Christian-Disciples), chairman; Mr. George M. Miller (AMEZ), secretary.
Subject
Events and programs, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of men and women on steps of Bethel AME Church with a young boyy holding a flag.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Event, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of men and women on steps of Bethel AME Church with a young boyy holding a flag.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Loretta E. Laine Polk. Written on verso: When you are in the East drop by to see me. Good luck and don't lose your style. May God bless and keep you and yours, Missfit Loretta Eloine Polk.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Loretta E. Laine Polk, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Loretta E. Laine Polk. Written on verso: When you are in the East drop by to see me. Good luck and don't lose your style. May God bless and keep you and yours, Missfit Loretta Eloine Polk.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sewell Family, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American families, Children
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sewell Family, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American families, Children
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell receives a plaque from a woman.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Award Acceptance with George A. Sewell, November 1, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-01
Description
George A. Sewell receives a plaque from a woman.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell in graduation regalia; written on verso: Sewell A. George.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell, May 31, 1957
Date Created
1957-05-31
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell in graduation regalia; written on verso: Sewell A. George.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of men and women in a church. Written on verso: Dr Mary M. Bethune, Women's Day Speaker 1954, Mrs B's last public appearance in State.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Women's Day with Speaker Mary McLeod Bethune 1954
Date Created
1954
Description
Indoor group portrait of men and women in a church. Written on verso: Dr Mary M. Bethune, Women's Day Speaker 1954, Mrs B's last public appearance in State.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women, Events and programs, African American churches
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs