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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  • Subjects = Portraits and people
  • Decade = 1960-1969
Men shake hands men in front of a stone wall carving.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Men with George A. Sewell, circa 1960
Date Created
1960
Description
Men shake hands men in front of a stone wall carving.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
George A. Sewell, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the veranda outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
People at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the veranda outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Churchgoers at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of man unveiling historic site sign at Bethel AME Church with a man standing at a podium.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of man unveiling historic site sign at Bethel AME Church with a man standing at a podium.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
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.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux. Written on recto: Dr. Gaius H. J. Thibodeaux, Director of Evangelism and Worship.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Churchgoers at Bethel AME Church, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A group of churchgoers and a bishop stand on the stairs outside of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, 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
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
Outdoor group portrait of men and women stand in front of the historic site sign at Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign with Churchgoers, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Outdoor group portrait of men and women stand in front of the historic site sign at Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of men and women on steps of Bethel AME Church with a young boyy holding a flag.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Event, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of men and women on steps of Bethel AME Church with a young boyy holding a flag.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Exterior view of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Bethel AME Church Sign and Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Exterior view of women in front of the historic site sign of Bethel AME Church.
Subject
African American churches, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sewell Family, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American families, Children
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs
Sewell Family, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of George A. Sewell and his wife and grandchildren, Terrance Oliver and Darryl Oliver.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American families, Children
Collection
George A. Sewell Papers, Photographs