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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Milhette Netter crouches at the starting blocks on a race track.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Milhette Netter, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Milhette Netter crouches at the starting blocks on a race track.
Subject
African American women, African American athletes
Collection
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.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Pageant Queen, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
A pagent queen stands with a cape and bouquet, on sign: The Accent on Youth, District AME Church Educational Congress.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister speaks at a podium.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister speaks at a podium.
Subject
African American women, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Beulah Singleton. Written on recto: Mrs. Beulah Singleton, District President Laymen's Organization.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Beulah Singleton, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Beulah Singleton. Written on recto: Mrs. Beulah Singleton, District President Laymen's Organization.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, African American women
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of Loretta E. Laine Polk. Written on verso: When you are in the East drop by to see me. Good luck and don't lose your style. May God bless and keep you and yours, Missfit Loretta Eloine Polk.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Loretta E. Laine Polk, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Loretta E. Laine Polk. Written on verso: When you are in the East drop by to see me. Good luck and don't lose your style. May God bless and keep you and yours, Missfit Loretta Eloine Polk.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people
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
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 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