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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  • Decade = 1950-1959
1957-11-01
George A. Sewell receives a plaque from a woman.
African American universities and colleges, events and programs
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell receives a plaque from a woman.
1957-05-31
Portrait of George A. Sewell in graduation regalia; written on verso: Sewell A. George.
Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell in graduation regalia; written on verso: Sewell A. George.
1954
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.
Portraits and people, African American women, Events and programs, African American churches
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.
1947/1953
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife. Written on verso: George A. Sewell inc. Mrs. Sewell.
Portraits and people, African American families
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife. Written on verso: George A. Sewell inc. Mrs. Sewell.
1947/1953
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.
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
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.
1947/1953
Group portrait of a man and three women.
Portraits and people
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group portrait of a man and three women.
1947/1953
Group portrait of men and young boys in scout uniforms.
Portraits and people, Children
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Group portrait of men and young boys in scout uniforms.