| Title | Date Created | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Walter Washington, circa 1980 | 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 |
| Twelfth World Methodist Conference, August 16, 1971 | 1971-08-16 | Group portrait of men and women on a stage. Written on recto: Twelfth World Methodist Conference Denver Colo. Aug. 16- 1971. | African American churches, African Americans--Religion | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| St. Paul A.M.E. Church, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of a church. | African American churches, African Americans--Religion | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Group of Women with George A. Sewell in Front of Bethel AME Church, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | George A. Sewell and women stand in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church. | African American churches, African Americans--Religion | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, circa 1970 | 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 |
| Unidentified Event, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | George A. Sewell speaks on an outdoor stage with people sitting behind him. | Events and programs | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| James Brown, circa 1970 | 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 |
| Milhette Netter, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Milhette Netter crouches at the starting blocks on a race track. | African American women, African American athletes | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Honoree Program with Dr. Robert Threatt, George A. Sewell, and Ossie Davis, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Indoor group portrait of Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Dr. Robert Threatt, and George A. Sewell, other man wearing graduation regalia, holding books. | African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Theater and dance, Events and programs | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Elliot Travis, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Side portrait of Elliot Travis. | African American men, Portraits and people | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| George A. Sewell with Secretary, circa 1970 | 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 |
| Bishop H. H. Brookins, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Portrait of Bishop H. H. Brookins. | African American bishops, Portraits and people | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| George A. Sewell Speaks at Bethel AME Church, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Exterior view of George A Sewell speaking at a podium outside of Bethel AME Church. | African American churches, Events and programs | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| George A. Sewell, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Portrait of George A. Sewell. | Portraits and people | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Pageant Queen, circa 1970 | 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 |
| Unidentified Event, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | George A. Sewell speaks on an outdoor stage with people sitting behind him. | Events and programs | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| James Brown, circa 1970 | 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 |
| John Hunter, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Portrait of John Hunter, circa 1970 | African American men, Portraits and people | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Study Group, circa 1970 | 1967/1973 | Indoor view of men seated at desks. | African American--Education, African Americans--Religion | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
| Centennial Convocation Speaker with Dr. William Gill, February 11, 1962 | 1962-02-11 | 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. | African American universities and colleges, Events and programs, Presidents | George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs |
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.
