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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University Housing Project Under Construction with Atlanta University in the background, August 15, 1935.
Neighborhood Union Collection
University Housing Project Under Construction, August 15, 1935
Date Created
1935-08-15
Description
University Housing Project Under Construction with Atlanta University in the background, August 15, 1935.
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--Housing
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope, John Hope, and Class, circa 1935. Written on verso: Neighborhood Union Activity (2nd class), Atlanta University; presently Morris Brown College Campus. First from left - Professor, AU; Fifth from left, Mrs. John Hope; Sixth from left - Dr. John Hope.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope, John Hope, and Class, circa 1935
Date Created
1933/1939
Description
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope, John Hope, and Class, circa 1935. Written on verso: Neighborhood Union Activity (2nd class), Atlanta University; presently Morris Brown College Campus. First from left - Professor, AU; Fifth from left, Mrs. John Hope; Sixth from left - Dr. John Hope.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Exhibit 1 with "Program Building for Municipal Recreation at Spelman College" which includes the partner organization and survey results.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Program Building for Municipal Recreation", July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Exhibit 1 with "Program Building for Municipal Recreation at Spelman College" which includes the partner organization and survey results.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Appendix list and draft of guests at the Testimonial Banquet at Morgan Hall, Spelman College, which includes the honoree table guests and other guests.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Appendix Testimonial Banquet at Morgan Hall Spelman College Guests, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Appendix list and draft of guests at the Testimonial Banquet at Morgan Hall, Spelman College, which includes the honoree table guests and other guests.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Invitation for Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope for twenty-five years of social service thru the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope Invitation, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Invitation for Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope for twenty-five years of social service thru the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope program with order of service, menu, and poem. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope Program, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
The Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope program with order of service, menu, and poem. 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 American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report entitled, "Negro Families in Need" prepared for the Neighborhood Union by the students of the Atlanta School of Social Work directed by Sarah Ginsberg on the economic conditions, health, and structure of Negro families in Atlanta. 86 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Negro Families in Need" Prepared for the Neighborhood Union, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
A report entitled, "Negro Families in Need" prepared for the Neighborhood Union by the students of the Atlanta School of Social Work directed by Sarah Ginsberg on the economic conditions, health, and structure of Negro families in Atlanta. 86 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 American universities and colleges, African American families, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee 1932" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery, Secretary.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee," 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee 1932" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery, Secretary.
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 American--Healthy and hygiene, African American universities and colleges
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
A Composite Picture of Lynching and Lyncher's report which include the organization's leadership, map, history or organization, and records of lynching with alleged crimes. 9 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching "Composite Picture of Lynching and Lynchers" Repo
Date Created
1931-01-07
Description
A Composite Picture of Lynching and Lyncher's report which include the organization's leadership, map, history or organization, and records of lynching with alleged crimes. 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, Lynching, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report of the survey results by Sociological Department, Morehouse College, by Professor Watson and his Class in Sociology class.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Survey by Sociological Department Morehouse College, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
Report of the survey results by Sociological Department, Morehouse College, by Professor Watson and his Class in Sociology class.
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 children, African American--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Atlanta Thanks College Women for Community Service Center" article on Neighborhood Union work under Mrs. John Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Atlanta Thanks College Women for Community Service Center", October 31, 1925
Date Created
1925-10-31
Description
"Atlanta Thanks College Women for Community Service Center" article on Neighborhood Union work under Mrs. John Hope. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Colored Women's Division, Commission on Interracial Cooperation meeting at Mrs. John Hope's residence discussing different committees' reports. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Colored Women's Division Commission on Interracial Cooperation Notes, April 1925
Date Created
1925-04
Description
Colored Women's Division, Commission on Interracial Cooperation meeting at Mrs. John Hope's residence discussing different committees' reports. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Graduating class of Atlanta School of Social Work with Mrs. Hill circa 1920. Written on verso: Mrs. Hill.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Graduating Class of Atlanta School of Social Work, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Graduating class of Atlanta School of Social Work with Mrs. Hill circa 1920. Written on verso: Mrs. Hill.
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--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Houses in "Beaver Slide" Atlanta neighborhood with Graves Hall in the background, circa 1920.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Houses in "Beaver Slide" Atlanta Neighborhood, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Houses in "Beaver Slide" Atlanta neighborhood with Graves Hall in the background, circa 1920.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
An African American slum area near Atlanta University showing two houses. Written on verso: Two houses in "Beaver Slide", circa 1920.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two houses in "Beaver Slide", circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
An African American slum area near Atlanta University showing two houses. Written on verso: Two houses in "Beaver Slide", circa 1920.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
What the Colored Women are asking of the National Board of the Y.W.C.A. in terms of representation, organization, and by-laws on Atlanta School of Social Work Morehouse College letterhead. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"What the Colored Women Are Asking of Y.W.C.A.", 1920
Date Created
1920
Description
What the Colored Women are asking of the National Board of the Y.W.C.A. in terms of representation, organization, and by-laws on Atlanta School of Social Work Morehouse College letterhead. 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 American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Enrollment list for Social Services Institute during Sept. 23-26, 1919 at Morehouse College.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Enrollment For Social Services Institute, September 23-26, 1919
Date Created
1919-09-23
Description
Enrollment list for Social Services Institute during Sept. 23-26, 1919 at Morehouse College.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
National Association notes from the Tuskegee Institute publication with various articles on health, women, thrifting, and alumni contacts. 20 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"National Association Notes", January 1917
Date Created
1917-01
Description
National Association notes from the Tuskegee Institute publication with various articles on health, women, thrifting, and alumni contacts. 20 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 American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
School Teachers Association at Hampton Institute, circa 1915. Written on verso: 1st and 2nd from left - Dr. and Mrs. John Hope; 5th from left - Mrs. Mary M. Bethune. Identified by Dr. Edward Hope, 1986.
Neighborhood Union Collection
School Teachers Association at Hampton, circa 1915
Date Created
1913/1919
Description
School Teachers Association at Hampton Institute, circa 1915. Written on verso: 1st and 2nd from left - Dr. and Mrs. John Hope; 5th from left - Mrs. Mary M. Bethune. Identified by Dr. Edward Hope, 1986.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection