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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Neighborhood Union Program for 1926 listing clinics and first aid classes.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Program for 1926", 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926 listing clinics and first aid classes.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926-1927, Health & Recreation describing health information for the community.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Program for 1926-1927 Health & Recreation", 1926-1927
Date Created
1926
Description
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926-1927, Health & Recreation describing health information for the community.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Health Program's plan of operation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Health Program, 1926-1927
Date Created
1926
Description
Neighborhood Union Health Program's plan of operation.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Blank Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign "Burn Bury Beautify" form that captures property and street details of families. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign Form, 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Blank Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign "Burn Bury Beautify" form that captures property and street details of families. 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--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A working draft with hanwritten edits on the history of the Carrie Steele Logan Home. Carrie Steele was born a slave and became an orphan at an early age and dedicated much of her life to bettering the lives of orphans in Atlanta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
History of the Carrie Steele Logan Home, circa 1928
Date Created
1925/1930
Description
A working draft with hanwritten edits on the history of the Carrie Steele Logan Home. Carrie Steele was born a slave and became an orphan at an early age and dedicated much of her life to bettering the lives of orphans in Atlanta.
Subject
Orphanages, African American women, African American children, African American civic leaders
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Summer program activities for elementary junior and senior high school pupils. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Summer Program of Activities for Students, circa 1928
Date Created
1925/1929
Description
Summer program activities for elementary junior and senior high school pupils. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Corrections by committee of Constitution of the Neighborhood Union.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Constitution of the Neighborhood Union Correction Draft, December 31, 1925
Date Created
1925-12-31
Description
Corrections by committee of Constitution of the Neighborhood Union.
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
Neighborhood Union Campaign brochure describing organizations activities, neighborhood contributions, and leadership. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Campaign Booklet, November 2-16, 1925
Date Created
1925-11-16
Description
Neighborhood Union Campaign brochure describing organizations activities, neighborhood contributions, and leadership. 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 from Mrs. John Hope about fundraising. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence From Mrs. John Hope, November 11, 1925
Date Created
1925-11-11
Description
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope about fundraising. 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
"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
Correspondences between Mrs. L. B. Hope, Dr. Wallace Buttrick, and Walter R. Chivers about the Community Chest and Neighborhood Union Constitution. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondences Between Mrs. L. B. Hope, Dr. Wallace Buttrick, and Walter R. Chivers, September 21-October 10,
Date Created
1925-09-21
Description
Correspondences between Mrs. L. B. Hope, Dr. Wallace Buttrick, and Walter R. Chivers about the Community Chest and Neighborhood Union Constitution. 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 Walter Chivers and Mrs. John Hope with enclosed notes on visiting teacher's work. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Walter Chivers and Mrs. John Hope, circa 1925
Date Created
1925-07-18
Description
Correspondence between Walter Chivers and Mrs. John Hope with enclosed notes on visiting teacher's work. 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 W. R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope with an enclosed budget and suggestions for the Neighborhood Union. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between W. R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope, June 19, 1925
Date Created
1925-06-19
Description
Correspondence between W. R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope with an enclosed budget and suggestions for the Neighborhood Union. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Better Homes in America and Mrs. John Hope with a thank you letter from Secretary Better Homes. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Better Homes in America and Mrs. John Hope, May 27, 1925
Date Created
1925-05-27
Description
Correspondence between Better Homes in America and Mrs. John Hope with a thank you letter from Secretary Better Homes. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A booket providing a demonstration on how families with moderate budgets can still sucessfully furnish a proper house. The booklet outlines three examples in Atlanta, including Home Number 3, a "Negro" home at 248 Currier Street.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Better Homes in America," May 10-17, 1925
Date Created
1925-05-10
Description
A booket providing a demonstration on how families with moderate budgets can still sucessfully furnish a proper house. The booklet outlines three examples in Atlanta, including Home Number 3, a "Negro" home at 248 Currier Street.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Newspaper clipping with articles from April 16, 1925 articles on the Klan's decline and Neighborhood Union issues monthly report. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Newspaper Clippings, April 16, 1925
Date Created
1925-04-16
Description
Newspaper clipping with articles from April 16, 1925 articles on the Klan's decline and Neighborhood Union issues monthly report. 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
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
Correspondence between Ernest T. Attwell and Mr. Chivers with a request for recreational activities for Colored people from Community Service. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Ernest T. Attwell and Mr. Chivers, January 31, 1925
Date Created
1925-01-31
Description
Correspondence between Ernest T. Attwell and Mr. Chivers with a request for recreational activities for Colored people from Community Service. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Sanitary survey for Ward 1 by Investigator Hill which includes details about property and sanitary evaluations.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Sanitary Survey, January 22, 1925
Date Created
1925-01-22
Description
Sanitary survey for Ward 1 by Investigator Hill which includes details about property and sanitary evaluations.
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 from meetings between February 12 - June 23, 1925.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Minutes, February 12 - June 23, 1925
Date Created
1925
Description
Minutes from meetings between February 12 - June 23, 1925.
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