W. Herbert Brewster

Dr. William Herbert Brewster, Sr. (July 2, 1897 – October 15, 1987) was a 20th century Renaissance man born just outside Memphis, Tennessee. He was a Baptist minister by trade as well as a crucial figure in African American history who made a lasting national impact as a poet, playwright, gospel music composer, orator and civil rights leader.

Birth and Death Data: Born (Somerville (city in Texas, United States)), Died October 15, 1987

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh 9966 10-in. November 1926 He'll fix it all Second Baptist Church Trio Mixed vocal trio, with piano composer  
Peacock ACA 3164 10-in. approximately 1955 My Jesus is all Southern Wonders songwriter  
Peacock ACA 3165 10-in. approximately 1955 I was a sinner Southern Wonders ; R. L. Weaver songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brewster, W. Herbert," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105803.

Brewster, W. Herbert. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105803.

"Brewster, W. Herbert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105803

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