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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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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