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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Group portrait of women; written on recto: L to R, Harriet E. Giles, Sophia B. Packard, Founders of Spelman College
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Harriet E. Giles and Sophia B. Packard, circa 1905
Date Created
1902/1908
Description
Group portrait of women; written on recto: L to R, Harriet E. Giles, Sophia B. Packard, Founders of Spelman College
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Wesley John Gaines. Written on recto: The Reverend Wesley John Gaines, Atlanta area minister 1881. Acknowledged founder of Morris Brown College. Elected bishop 1880.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Wesley John Gaines, circa 1905
Date Created
1902/1908
Description
Portrait of Wesley John Gaines. Written on recto: The Reverend Wesley John Gaines, Atlanta area minister 1881. Acknowledged founder of Morris Brown College. Elected bishop 1880.
Subject
African American bishops, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of President's Cottage, Written on recto: The President's Cottage--Built in 1830, except for periods of renovation, this has been in continuous use.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
President's Cottage, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Exterior view of President's Cottage, Written on recto: The President's Cottage--Built in 1830, except for periods of renovation, this has been in continuous use.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of brick building. Written on verso: Mr. W. Hubert, 1) Commencement photo, 2) 31 Graduation Class; written on recto: Univ. Extension Group Athens GA 1929.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Commencement Photo, April 12, 1929
Date Created
1929-04-12
Description
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of brick building. Written on verso: Mr. W. Hubert, 1) Commencement photo, 2) 31 Graduation Class; written on recto: Univ. Extension Group Athens GA 1929.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Commecement and ceremonies
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portraits of George A. Sewell and three other men. Written on recto: Mathews, Sewel, Philips, Brown, 1930.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Washington High Singing Group, 1930
Date Created
1930
Description
Portraits of George A. Sewell and three other men. Written on recto: Mathews, Sewel, Philips, Brown, 1930.
Subject
Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group portrait of 12 men.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sewell with Unidentified Men, circa 1930
Date Created
1930
Description
Group portrait of 12 men.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Miss Fountaine. Written on verso: To Ella from Miss Fountaine, 5/28/31.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Miss Fountaine, circa 1930
Date Created
1934/1938
Description
Portrait of Miss Fountaine. Written on verso: To Ella from Miss Fountaine, 5/28/31.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Men and women in costume for a play. Written on recto: Great Women of the Bible & Play Presented by M.Z.A.M.E. Church, Sept 16th 1937.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Great Woman of the Bible Play Photo, September 16, 1937
Date Created
1937-09-16
Description
Men and women in costume for a play. Written on recto: Great Women of the Bible & Play Presented by M.Z.A.M.E. Church, Sept 16th 1937.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, African American women, Theatre and dance
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Charles L. Harper.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Charles L. Harper, circa 1940
Date Created
1937/1943
Description
Portrait of Charles L. Harper.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of infant Annita Pearl Sewell. Written on recto: Annita Pearl Sewell, 9 weeks old.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Annita Pearl Sewell, circa 1940
Date Created
1937/1943
Description
Portrait of infant Annita Pearl Sewell. Written on recto: Annita Pearl Sewell, 9 weeks old.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of Morris Brown College entrance marker. Written on recto: Entrance Morris Brown College campus. Left background Fountain Hall (Atlanta University's undergraduate Stone Hall), Georgia's 25th National Landmark.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Morris Brown College Campus Entrance Marker, circa 1940
Date Created
1937/1943
Description
Exterior view of Morris Brown College entrance marker. Written on recto: Entrance Morris Brown College campus. Left background Fountain Hall (Atlanta University's undergraduate Stone Hall), Georgia's 25th National Landmark.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of church. Written on recto: St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, Madison, Wis Nov 19, 1944.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
St. Paul AME Church, November 19, 1944
Date Created
1944-11-19
Description
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of church. Written on recto: St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, Madison, Wis Nov 19, 1944.
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife. Written on verso: George A. Sewell inc. Mrs. Sewell.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sewell Family, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife. Written on verso: George A. Sewell inc. Mrs. Sewell.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American families
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of Sister's Chapel at Spelman College. Written on verso: Spelman's, Sisters Chapel--named in honor of Laura and Lucy Spelman--was dedicated by John D. Rockefeller Jr., May 1925.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sister's Chapel at Spelman College, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Exterior view of Sister's Chapel at Spelman College. Written on verso: Spelman's, Sisters Chapel--named in honor of Laura and Lucy Spelman--was dedicated by John D. Rockefeller Jr., May 1925.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group portrait of a man and three women.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Youth Congress, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Group portrait of a man and three women.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group portrait of men and young boys in scout uniforms.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Youth Congress Schools, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
Group portrait of men and young boys in scout uniforms.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children
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
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
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
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