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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Minutes from meeting from Mrs. Hope.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Minutes, June 18, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
Minutes from meeting from Mrs. Hope.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes from meeting from Mrs. Hope.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Minutes, May 7, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
Minutes from meeting from Mrs. Hope.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. Hope and Mrs. Roosevelt interview details. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. Hope and Mrs. Roosevelt, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
Correspondence Between Mrs. Hope and Mrs. Roosevelt interview details. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The notes from Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93 on the number of troops in Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
The notes from Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93 on the number of troops in Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
An excerpt from the chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta and Recreational Activities planned by the Neighborhood Union from Mrs. Shivery.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"From the Chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta", 1935-1936
Date Created
1935
Description
An excerpt from the chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta and Recreational Activities planned by the Neighborhood Union from Mrs. Shivery.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten document on the Y.W.C.A. activities detailing the history of the organization. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Document On Y.W.C.A. Activities, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
Handwritten document on the Y.W.C.A. activities detailing the history of the organization. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Reginald A Johnson and Mrs. Hope, including copies of letters to the Mayor from Atlanta Urban League about the bond issue question. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Reginald A Johnson and Mrs. Hope, August 13, 1935
Date Created
1934-08-13
Description
Correspondence Between Reginald A Johnson and Mrs. Hope, including copies of letters to the Mayor from Atlanta Urban League about the bond issue question. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union report compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery, Secretary of Executive Board of the Neighborhood Union.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report, June 1934
Date Created
1934-06
Description
Neighborhood Union report compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery, Secretary of Executive Board of the Neighborhood Union.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes for the Neighborhood Union meetings.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Minutes, May 8 - 11, 1934
Date Created
1934-05
Description
Minutes for the Neighborhood Union meetings.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Spelling Eng Literatum", May 1934
Date Created
1934-05
Description
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Request for interview with Mrs. John Hope and First Lady Roosevelt. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Oscar De Priest and Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, April 5, 1934
Date Created
1934-04-05
Description
Request for interview with Mrs. John Hope and First Lady Roosevelt. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report sheet template for National Negro Health Week.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report Sheet - Achievements National Negro Health Week, April 1-8, 1934
Date Created
1934-04
Description
Report sheet template for National Negro Health Week.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Response to meeting request between First Lady Roosevelt and Miss Marion Grace Conover. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt to Miss Marion Grace Conover, March 29, 1934
Date Created
1934-03-29
Description
Response to meeting request between First Lady Roosevelt and Miss Marion Grace Conover. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Directory of free clinic and hospital service in Fulton & DeKalb Counties.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Free Clinic and Hospital Service in Fulton & DeKalb Counties Georgia Directory, March 1934
Date Created
1934-03
Description
Directory of free clinic and hospital service in Fulton & DeKalb Counties.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Enclosed Neighborhood Union membership list for Mr. Harold Allen. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. Ida B. Hill and Mr. Harold Allen, January 22, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-22
Description
Enclosed Neighborhood Union membership list for Mr. Harold Allen. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Dr. Clark Foreman as a thank you letter to the Advisor on Economic Status of Negroes. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Dr. Clark Foreman, January 19, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-19
Description
Correspondence to Dr. Clark Foreman as a thank you letter to the Advisor on Economic Status of Negroes. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Request from Mr. Hope for up-to-date list of Neighborhood Union members. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Harold B. Allen and Mrs. John Hope, January 19, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-19
Description
Request from Mr. Hope for up-to-date list of Neighborhood Union members. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence United States Department of the Interior Office of Education and Mrs. John Hope including a forwarded prospectus on National Conference on Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes from Ambrose Caliver. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence United States Department of the Interior Office of Education and Mrs. John Hope, January 15, 19
Date Created
1934-01-15
Description
Correspondence United States Department of the Interior Office of Education and Mrs. John Hope including a forwarded prospectus on National Conference on Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes from Ambrose Caliver. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Clark Foreman, Adviser on Economic Status of Negroes to Mrs. Hope seeking advisement on programs from Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Clark Foreman and Mrs. Hope, January 4, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-04
Description
Correspondence Between Clark Foreman, Adviser on Economic Status of Negroes to Mrs. Hope seeking advisement on programs from Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Directory of free clinic and hospital service in Fulton & DeKalb Counties open to Colored.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Free Clinic and Hospital Service in Fulton & DeKalb Counties Georgia Open to Colored Directory, January 1934
Date Created
1934-01
Description
Directory of free clinic and hospital service in Fulton & DeKalb Counties open to Colored.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection