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

For:
  • Subjects = Portraits and people
1977/1983
Portrait of Dr. Walter Washington. Written on recto: Dr. Walter Washington, recently inaugurated as Alcorn's 15th president.
Portraits and people, Presidents
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Dr. Walter Washington. Written on recto: Dr. Walter Washington, recently inaugurated as Alcorn's 15th president.
1967/1973
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.
African American men, African American bishops, Portraits and people
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.
1967/1973
Portrait of James Brown. Written on recto: Godfather, legend for the people.
Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, Musicians
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of James Brown. Written on recto: Godfather, legend for the people.
1967/1973
Side portrait of Elliot Travis.
African American men, Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Side portrait of Elliot Travis.
1967/1973
Interior view of George A. Sewell sitting at a desk with his secretary standing beside him.
Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Interior view of George A. Sewell sitting at a desk with his secretary standing beside him.
1967/1973
Portrait of Bishop H. H. Brookins.
African American bishops, Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Bishop H. H. Brookins.
1967/1973
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
1967/1973
A pagent queen stands with a cape and bouquet, on sign: The Accent on Youth, District AME Church Educational Congress.
African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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.
1967/1973
Collage of images of James Brown, Lyn Collins, and the J. B.'s band.
Portraits and people, African Americans--Music, Musicians
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Collage of images of James Brown, Lyn Collins, and the J. B.'s band.
1967/1973
Portrait of John Hunter, circa 1970
African American men, Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of John Hunter, circa 1970
1960
Men shake hands men in front of a stone wall carving.
Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Men shake hands men in front of a stone wall carving.
1957/1963
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
1957/1963
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the veranda outside of Bethel AME Church.
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the veranda outside of Bethel AME Church.
1957/1963
Indoor group portrait of men and women on stage; written on verso: The Queens and Their Courts.
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of men and women on stage; written on verso: The Queens and Their Courts.
1957/1963
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
1957/1963
Exterior view of man unveiling historic site sign at Bethel AME Church with a man standing at a podium.
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of man unveiling historic site sign at Bethel AME Church with a man standing at a podium.
1957/1963
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
1957/1963
Portrait of Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux. Written on recto: Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, Director of Evangelism and Worship.
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion
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.
1957/1963
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
1957/1963
Indoor group portrait of pagent women standing on a stage.
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Indoor group portrait of pagent women standing on a stage.