The records of the Neighborhood Union Collection include correspondence, speeches, financial reports, minutes, committee reports, news clippings, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and additional memorabilia preserving a rich legacy and history of one of the earliest private social welfare organizations founded by African American women in Atlanta. The Union received its charter in 1911. The Neighborhood Union's plan of organization was based on a division of neighborhoods into districts with members conducting surveys in their districts and reporting conditions which needed aid and improvement. Some aid focused on improving domestic skills, handicrafts and home nursing arts of African American women. They were also taught facts about tuberculosis and other prevalent diseases and provided supervised recreation for children. 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.
Sep 17, 2020

Neighborhood Union Collection

The records of the Neighborhood Union Collection include correspondence, speeches, financial reports, minutes, committee reports, news clippings, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and additional memorabilia preserving a rich legacy and history of one of the earliest private social welfare organizations founded by African American women in Atlanta. The Union received its charter in 1911. The Neighborhood Union's plan of organization was based on a division of neighborhoods into districts with members conducting surveys in their districts and reporting conditions which needed aid and improvement. Some aid focused on improving domestic skills, handicrafts and home nursing arts of African American women. They were also taught facts about tuberculosis and other prevalent diseases and provided supervised recreation for children.

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 = 1920-1929
  • Geographic Location = Atlanta--Georgia
Slum Homes, 1928
1928
A row of slum homes. Written on recto: Row of homes facing Humphrey Street bought by Leonard Street Orphan's Home in 1928 - Torn down to make way for a playground. First slum clearance.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A row of slum homes. Written on recto: Row of homes facing Humphrey Street bought by Leonard Street Orphan's Home in 1928 - Torn down to make way for a playground. First slum clearance.
Slum Home, 1928
1928
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: The same as above.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: The same as above.
Building Dedication Crowd, May 1926
1926-05
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dr. Wilmer speaking - picture taken from inside of building.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dr. Wilmer speaking - picture taken from inside of building.
Building Dedication Crowd, May 1926
1926-05
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: (Miss) Amy Chadwick speaking - May, 1926
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: (Miss) Amy Chadwick speaking - May, 1926
Dedication Day, May 1926
1926-05
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
Dedication Day, May 1926
1926-05
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
Children Singing at Dedication Day, May 1926
1926-05
A group of children sing at the building dedication. Written on recto: Children singing the dedication hymn.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children sing at the building dedication. Written on recto: Children singing the dedication hymn.
Children Singing at Dedication Day, May 1926
1926-05
A group of children sing at the building dedication.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children sing at the building dedication.
Dedication Service, May 1926
1926-05
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Interior decoration, Events and programs, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
Dedication Service, May 1926
1926-05
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Interior decoration, Events and programs, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
Slum Home Backyard, 1928
1924/1932
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: Backyards of houses bought.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: Backyards of houses bought.
Spelman Dorm Room, circa 1925
1921/1929
Interior of a Spelman College student room.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of a Spelman College student room.
Spelman Dining Area, circa 1925
1921/1929
A Spelman College dining area with table and chairs.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A Spelman College dining area with table and chairs.
Spelman Dorm Room, circa 1925
1921/1929
Interior of a Spelman College student room showing entry into the bathroom.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of a Spelman College student room showing entry into the bathroom.
Spelman Dorm Room, circa 1925
1921/1929
Interior of a Spelman College student room showing sleeping area.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of a Spelman College student room showing sleeping area.
Spelman Dining Area, circa 1925
1921/1929
A Spelman College dining area with table and chairs.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A Spelman College dining area with table and chairs.
Girl at the Open Gate, circa 1925
1921/1929
A girl carries a large basket on her head and walks through a garden gate. Written on recto: Girl at the open gate.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A girl carries a large basket on her head and walks through a garden gate. Written on recto: Girl at the open gate.
Building Construction, circa 1926
1921/1929
An almost completed Chadwick home with roof being built. Written on recto: Man on chimney graduate of Tuskegee - in charge of brick laying.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
An almost completed Chadwick home with roof being built. Written on recto: Man on chimney graduate of Tuskegee - in charge of brick laying.
Building Framework, circa 1926
1921/1929
A man stands amid home construction. Written on recto: Just the framework.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A man stands amid home construction. Written on recto: Just the framework.
Dr. Grose and Baby, circa 1925
1921/1929
A man stands outside holding a baby. Written on recto: Dr. Grose with baby Miriam, Miriam Josephine Patterson.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A man stands outside holding a baby. Written on recto: Dr. Grose with baby Miriam, Miriam Josephine Patterson.