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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Three young women pose for a portrait. Written on recto: High school graduates.
Neighborhood Union Collection
High School Graduates, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Three young women pose for a portrait. Written on recto: High school graduates.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American women, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A pile of bricks sit on the sidewalk with the new Chadwick home under construction in the foreground. The old home is in the background. Written on recto: The old and the new.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Home Construction, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A pile of bricks sit on the sidewalk with the new Chadwick home under construction in the foreground. The old home is in the background. Written on recto: The old and the new.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Men offload a work truck during home construction. Written on recto: Doors and windows given by Mrs. A. F. Schauffer of New York City.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Construction Delivery Truck, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Men offload a work truck during home construction. Written on recto: Doors and windows given by Mrs. A. F. Schauffer of New York City.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, African American men, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of girls stand outside the Chadwick school. Written on recto: Eighth grade graduates.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Eighth Grade Graduates, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of girls stand outside the Chadwick school. Written on recto: Eighth grade graduates.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American students, African American teenagers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of girls stand outside the Chadwick school. Written on recto: Eighth grade graduates.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Eighth Grade Graduates, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of girls stand outside the Chadwick school. Written on recto: Eighth grade graduates.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American teenagers, African American students, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Two girls play in the snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of girls climb a slide on the playground.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Climb a Slide, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of girls climb a slide on the playground.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl rides in a wheelbarrow pushed by a man.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler in Wheelbarrow, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A young girl rides in a wheelbarrow pushed by a man.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American men, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls pose on a bench.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Three girls pose on a bench.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of young girls stand outside of the home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of young girls stand outside of the home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American teenagers, African American students, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of young girls stand outside of the home.Written on recto: Chadwick School graduates.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Graduates, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of young girls stand outside of the home.Written on recto: Chadwick School graduates.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American teenagers, African American students, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of young girls stand outside of the home. Written on recto: Chadwick School graduates.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Graduates, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of young girls stand outside of the home. Written on recto: Chadwick School graduates.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American teenagers, African American students, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group of children play in the playground.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Playground, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A large group of children play in the playground.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children gather outside in a formation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Home Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of children gather outside in a formation.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American teenagers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a slide and doll and buggy.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a slide and doll and buggy.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl stands holding a ball.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Young Girl, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A young girl stands holding a ball.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a ball and cart.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler and Toy, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a ball and cart.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a doll and buggy.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler and Buggy, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a doll and buggy.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two young girls stand and hug.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Two young girls stand and hug.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a doll and buggy.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler and Buggy, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a doll and buggy.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection