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.

For:
  • Subjects = African Americans--Education
  • Subjects = African Americans--Civil rights
1932-03-29
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County" by Mrs. L. M. Davis, Principal of Blantown School along with data and salaries of Negro schools versus white schools. 2 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
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County" by Mrs. L. M. Davis, Principal of Blantown School along with data and salaries of Negro schools versus white schools. 2 pages.
1932
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools about West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to Principals of City Schools. 3 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, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools about West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to Principals of City Schools. 3 pages.
1931-12-09
Correspondence between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Booker T. Washington High School including a thank you letter from Mrs. L. B. Hope to the students at Booker T. Washington High School for the street carnival. 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, African American women, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Booker T. Washington High School including a thank you letter from Mrs. L. B. Hope to the students at Booker T. Washington High School for the street carnival. 1 page.
1931-11-25
Correspondence between Mrs. B. Usher & Family and Students at B. T. W. High School including a hank you letter from the students at Booker T. Washington High School to [Bazoline E. Usher]. 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, African American women, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. B. Usher & Family and Students at B. T. W. High School including a hank you letter from the students at Booker T. Washington High School to [Bazoline E. Usher]. 1 page.
1931-11
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities report which includes a summary of newly elected officers, committee, program committee, finance information, health and educational activities. 4 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--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities report which includes a summary of newly elected officers, committee, program committee, finance information, health and educational activities. 4 pages.
1931-10-07
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School invitation. 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 Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School invitation. 1 page.
1931-10-06
Correspondence between H. Reid Hunter and Mrs. John Hope regarding the Superintendent In Charge High Schools receiving "Partial Report of the West Side Employment Committee of 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, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between H. Reid Hunter and Mrs. John Hope regarding the Superintendent In Charge High Schools receiving "Partial Report of the West Side Employment Committee of the Neighborhood Union". 1 page.
1931-10-05
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 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 Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 1 page.
1931-10-05
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 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 Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 1 page.
1931-07-01
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee supporting families, schools, and fundraising. 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--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee supporting families, schools, and fundraising. 1 page.
1931-07-01
"Relief Centered Around the Child: The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" detailing the program, work with schools, and health clinics. 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--Health and hygiene
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Relief Centered Around the Child: The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" detailing the program, work with schools, and health clinics. 3 pages.
1931-06-30
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities notes on activities with summary of health and educational activities along with a financial report. 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--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities notes on activities with summary of health and educational activities along with a financial report. 3 pages.
1931-03-10
Correspondence between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery regarding an invitation to meet at Health Center. 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, African American women, African Americans--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery regarding an invitation to meet at Health Center. 1 page.
1931-02-01
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the program, work with local schools, and health clinics. 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--Health and hygiene
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the program, work with local schools, and health clinics. 3 pages.
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
"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.
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
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.
1930/1936
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Neighborhood Union Collection
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 pages.
1930/1936
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 9 pages.
1930/1936
School Survey results from South Atlanta school compiled by Principal Mrs. Fannie White detailing enrollment, staff, and curriculum. 2 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
Neighborhood Union Collection
School Survey results from South Atlanta school compiled by Principal Mrs. Fannie White detailing enrollment, staff, and curriculum. 2 pages.
1930/1936
School Survey results from Macedonia school compiled by Miss Nellie Wright detailing enrollment, staff, and curriculum. 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--Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
School Survey results from Macedonia school compiled by Miss Nellie Wright detailing enrollment, staff, and curriculum. 1 page.