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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"West Side Unemployment Relief Committee of the Neighborhood Union Report of Relief Work", July 1, 1931
1931-07-01
"West Side Unemployment Relief Committee of the Neighborhood Union Report of Relief Work" district report detailing clinics, meetings, and homes served. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"West Side Unemployment Relief Committee of the Neighborhood Union Report of Relief Work" district report detailing clinics, meetings, and homes served. 1 page.
Families Who Will Aid Dependent Families List, April 23, 1931
1931-04-23
List of families who will aid dependent families. 6 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
List of families who will aid dependent families. 6 pages.
Correspondence Between Walter R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope, April 23, 1931
1931-04-23
Walter Chivers enclosed questionnaire data entitled "Not Offering Nor Asking for Aid". 5 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Walter Chivers enclosed questionnaire data entitled "Not Offering Nor Asking for Aid". 5 pages.
Notes on Money Raised for West Side Unemployment Relief Committee, April 1, 1932
1931-04-01
Financial notes for West Side Unemployment Relief Committee. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Financial notes for West Side Unemployment Relief Committee. 1 page.
Mrs. Hope Report, March 31, 1931
1931-03-31
Mrs. Hope's handwritten report on chair of the relief committee of the Neighborhood Union including organization's questionnaire, correspondence, report of relief work, and summary of work. 18 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope's handwritten report on chair of the relief committee of the Neighborhood Union including organization's questionnaire, correspondence, report of relief work, and summary of work. 18 pages.
Record of Attendance of Unemployment Institute Conducted by Atlanta School of Social Work, February 25-March 1
1931-02-25
Record of Attendance of Unemployment Institute Conducted by Atlanta School of Social Work listing names and dates of attendance. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Record of Attendance of Unemployment Institute Conducted by Atlanta School of Social Work listing names and dates of attendance. 1 page.
Newspaper Clipping, Tuesday, February 17, 1931
1931-02-17
Newspaper clipping with article entitled "Bethlehem Church Will Give Free Food to Needy" detailing food drive from the Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African American churches, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Newspaper clipping with article entitled "Bethlehem Church Will Give Free Food to Needy" detailing food drive from the Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
"Relief Committee Meets", February 13, 1931
1931-02-13
"Relief Committee Meets" article in Atlanta Daily World on West Side Relief Committee's plans for citizens. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, African American newspapers
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Relief Committee Meets" article in Atlanta Daily World on West Side Relief Committee's plans for citizens. 1 page.
Correspondence from W. M. West, 1931
1931
Note on a family in need of food from W. M. West. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note on a family in need of food from W. M. West. 1 page.
Correspondence Template for P. T. A. Council The Shoe Furnishing Club, 1931
1931
Committee Co-Operating with School Attendance Officer for Negro Children correspondence template for P.T.A. Council Shoe Furnishing Club. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Committee Co-Operating with School Attendance Officer for Negro Children correspondence template for P.T.A. Council Shoe Furnishing Club. 1 page.
"Urgent Needs of the West Side" Unemployment Relief Committee, 1931
1931
"Urgent Needs of the West Side" Unemployment Relief Committee report. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Urgent Needs of the West Side" Unemployment Relief Committee report. 1 page.
"A Partial Report of the West Side Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union," 1931
1931
A partial report of the West Side Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union with neighborhood facts and data.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A partial report of the West Side Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union with neighborhood facts and data.
Report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union, 1931-1932
1931
A report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union which includes the organization's history, programming, and fundraising information.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union which includes the organization's history, programming, and fundraising information.
The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report, 1931
1931
The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee issues its annual report which includes "How the Union Handled the Unemployment Crisis."
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee issues its annual report which includes "How the Union Handled the Unemployment Crisis."
Report on the Neighborhood Union's Response to Unemployment, February, 1931-1932
1931
The report on the Neighborhood Union's response to unemployment which includes the number of families aided.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The report on the Neighborhood Union's response to unemployment which includes the number of families aided.
"The W.U.R. Committee", 1931
1931
Announcement of Chairman of the Westside Unemployment Relief committee of the Neighborhood Union carnival with original handwritten draft. 3 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Announcement of Chairman of the Westside Unemployment Relief committee of the Neighborhood Union carnival with original handwritten draft. 3 pages.
"The Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union", 1931
1931
Publicity notes on the Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union sponsoring and planning a carnival October 15, 16, and 17 by Mrs. L. D. Shivery. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Publicity notes on the Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union sponsoring and planning a carnival October 15, 16, and 17 by Mrs. L. D. Shivery. 1 page.
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
1931
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee with the Street Carnival, schools, and families. 3 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee with the Street Carnival, schools, and families. 3 pages.
Draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
1931
Handwritten draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" which includes notes on detailing work with schools, families, and health clinics. 9 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" which includes notes on detailing work with schools, families, and health clinics. 9 pages.
Blank Report for the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee, 1931
1931
Blank Report for the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to capture families information, activities, funds, and family aided. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Blank Report for the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to capture families information, activities, funds, and family aided. 1 page.