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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A talk at the Testimonial Dinner tendered Mrs. Lugenia Hope by the Citizens Committee during the 25th Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College describing the work of the Neighborhood Union. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Talk At the Testimonial Dinner", July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
A talk at the Testimonial Dinner tendered Mrs. Lugenia Hope by the Citizens Committee during the 25th Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College describing the work of the Neighborhood Union. 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
"25 Years Old Today: Women of West Side Have Done Much to Aid Children" article in Atlanta Daily World on the work of the Neighborhood Union and Mrs. Hope on their 25th anniversary. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"25 Years Old Today: Women of West Side Have Done Much to Aid Children", July 8, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-08
Description
"25 Years Old Today: Women of West Side Have Done Much to Aid Children" article in Atlanta Daily World on the work of the Neighborhood Union and Mrs. Hope on their 25th anniversary. 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 newspapers
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Anderson's banquet speech along with notes and drafts of the speech discussing the 25th anniversary and work of the Neighborhood Union. 7 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Anderson Banquet Speech, July 8, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-08
Description
Mrs. Anderson's banquet speech along with notes and drafts of the speech discussing the 25th anniversary and work of the Neighborhood Union. 7 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
A brochure of the Neighborhood Union which also gives a brief outline of the organization. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Brochure of the Neighborhood Union, July 1933
Date Created
1933-07
Description
A brochure of the Neighborhood Union which also gives a brief outline 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
"School of Citizenship Holds Graduating Exercises" resolution presented to Local N.A.A.C.P. from the Neighborhood Union.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Resolution Presented to Local N.A.A.C.P., June 17, 1933
Date Created
1933-06-17
Description
"School of Citizenship Holds Graduating Exercises" resolution presented to Local N.A.A.C.P. from 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, African American Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The committees directing the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Neighborhood Union report for the organization's anniversary.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Committees Directing the Observance of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union," June 8-11, 19
Date Created
1933-06-08
Description
The committees directing the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Neighborhood Union report for the organization's anniversary.
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 Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, including a thank you and financial report from May Field Day. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, May 23, 1933
Date Created
1933-05-23
Description
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, including a thank you and financial report from May Field Day. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American neighborhoods, Community development
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Field day program which includes the summary of activities and needs of the Unemployment Committee.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Field Day Program and Summary, May 20, 1933
Date Created
1933-05-20
Description
Field day program which includes the summary of activities and needs of the Unemployment Committee.
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
Original Copy of "Resolutions of the Citizenship Service" resolution signed by Union Committee.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Original Copy of Resolutions of the Citizenship Service, May 15, 1933
Date Created
1933-05-15
Description
Original Copy of "Resolutions of the Citizenship Service" resolution signed by Union Committee.
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 Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Community Chest Schedule 11-F, February 1933
Date Created
1933-02
Description
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes of Neighborhood Union and Executive Board.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Minutes, January 11, 1932 - November 21, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Minutes of Neighborhood Union and Executive Board.
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
Report on Neighborhood Union.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Report on 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
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union plans by Mrs. L.D. Shivery.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Plan for the 25th Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union plans by Mrs. L.D. Shivery.
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 Unemployment Relief Committee Report 1931-1933 listing committees members working.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Unemployment Relief Committee Report, 1931-1933
Date Created
1933
Description
The Unemployment Relief Committee Report 1931-1933 listing committees members working.
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--Employment, African American--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Investigation of Negro moving pictureshows in Atlanta describing Negro theaters in Atlanta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Investigation of Negro Moving Picture Shows in Atlanta" 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Investigation of Negro moving pictureshows in Atlanta describing Negro theaters in Atlanta.
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 arts
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
Handwritten Document on the Y.W.C.A. Organization work with Negro women and Mrs. Hope. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten Document on the Y.W.C.A. Organization, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Handwritten Document on the Y.W.C.A. Organization work with Negro women and Mrs. Hope. 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 Neighborhood Union and Barge -Thompson Company, regarding payment to Mr. William B. Thompson for the building of Neighborhood Union community house. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Neighborhood Union and Barge -Thompson Company, September 7, 1932
Date Created
1932-09-07
Description
Correspondence between Neighborhood Union and Barge -Thompson Company, regarding payment to Mr. William B. Thompson for the building of Neighborhood Union community house. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report which includes the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Community Chest Schedule II-F Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic, August 1932
Date Created
1932-08
Description
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report which includes the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Mrs. John Hope. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Petition from Neighborhood Union to Mayor and General Council of City of Atlanta, May 23, 1932
Date Created
1932-05-23
Description
Letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Mrs. John Hope. 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, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection