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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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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope Report, March 31, 1931
Date Created
1931-03-31
Description
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.
Subject
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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Record of Attendance of Unemployment Institute Conducted by Atlanta School of Social Work, February 25-March 1
Date Created
1931-02-25
Description
Record of Attendance of Unemployment Institute Conducted by Atlanta School of Social Work listing names and dates of attendance. 1 page.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Relief Committee Meets" article in Atlanta Daily World on West Side Relief Committee's plans for citizens. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Relief Committee Meets", February 13, 1931
Date Created
1931-02-13
Description
"Relief Committee Meets" article in Atlanta Daily World on West Side Relief Committee's plans for citizens. 1 page.
Subject
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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Template for P. T. A. Council The Shoe Furnishing Club, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Committee Co-Operating with School Attendance Officer for Negro Children correspondence template for P.T.A. Council Shoe Furnishing Club. 1 page.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Urgent Needs of the West Side" Unemployment Relief Committee report. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Urgent Needs of the West Side" Unemployment Relief Committee, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
"Urgent Needs of the West Side" Unemployment Relief Committee report. 1 page.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A partial report of the West Side Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union with neighborhood facts and data.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A Partial Report of the West Side Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union," 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
A partial report of the West Side Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union with neighborhood facts and data.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee issues its annual report which includes "How the Union Handled the Unemployment Crisis."
Neighborhood Union Collection
The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee issues its annual report which includes "How the Union Handled the Unemployment Crisis."
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The report on the Neighborhood Union's response to unemployment which includes the number of families aided.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on the Neighborhood Union's Response to Unemployment, February, 1931-1932
Date Created
1931
Description
The report on the Neighborhood Union's response to unemployment which includes the number of families aided.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Announcement of Chairman of the Westside Unemployment Relief committee of the Neighborhood Union carnival with original handwritten draft. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The W.U.R. Committee", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Announcement of Chairman of the Westside Unemployment Relief committee of the Neighborhood Union carnival with original handwritten draft. 3 pages.
Subject
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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The Unemployment Committee of the Neighborhood Union", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
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.
Subject
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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
"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.
Subject
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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
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.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Blank Report for the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to capture families information, activities, funds, and family aided. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Blank Report for the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Blank Report for the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to capture families information, activities, funds, and family aided. 1 page.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Districts of the Neighborhood Union Working in the Unemployment Relief Campaign" report detailing streets in each district, maps, leadership, and families assisted. 33 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Districts of the Neighborhood Union Working in the Unemployment Relief Campaign", 1931-1932
Date Created
1931
Description
"Districts of the Neighborhood Union Working in the Unemployment Relief Campaign" report detailing streets in each district, maps, leadership, and families assisted. 33 pages.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, regarding notes on needs for more funding. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, regarding notes on needs for more funding. 1 page.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope statements on Mrs. Hill and funding for committee. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Mrs. Hope statements on Mrs. Hill and funding for committee. 4 pages.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report of unemployed families by street and house number. 8 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Unemployment Report, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A report of unemployed families by street and house number. 8 pages.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
An employment conditions report of families in the community which details family members and unemployment. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Employment Conditions, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
An employment conditions report of families in the community which details family members and unemployment. 4 pages.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Reports completed by committee members detailing families, homes visited, and unemployment rates. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Reports, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Reports completed by committee members detailing families, homes visited, and unemployment rates. 5 pages.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Timeline of the Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union from Feb. 5 to Mar. 13 detailing the organization's work with children, schools, social activities, and health compiled by Henrietta I. Smith. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union," circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Timeline of the Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union from Feb. 5 to Mar. 13 detailing the organization's work with children, schools, social activities, and health compiled by Henrietta I. Smith. 2 pages.
Subject
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection