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 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
Correspondence between Howard University Art Department's James V. Herring and Mrs. John Hope, thanking Mrs. Hope for her support on behalf of the N.A.A.C.P. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Howard University Art Department and Mrs. John Hope, May 24, 1932
Date Created
1932-05-24
Description
Correspondence between Howard University Art Department's James V. Herring and Mrs. John Hope, thanking Mrs. Hope for her support on behalf of the N.A.A.C.P. 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 educators, African American education, African American universities and colleges, African American arts
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
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County" by Mrs. L. M. Davis, Principal of Blantown School along with data and salaries of Negro schools versus white schools. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County", March 29, 1932
Date Created
1932-03-29
Description
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County" by Mrs. L. M. Davis, Principal of Blantown School along with data and salaries of Negro schools versus white schools. 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, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
L. D. Shivery letter to Mayor and Council on wall construction. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Mayor and Council Build a Wall Around Neighborhood Center as Requested," February 24, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-24
Description
L. D. Shivery letter to Mayor and Council on wall construction. 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, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Neighborhood Union. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Neighborhood Union and Mayor with City Council, February 24, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-24
Description
Draft of letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from 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, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence about G. W. Smith's concerns of Battle Hill Sanatorium development to Mrs. John W. Hope. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Battle Hill Sanatorium and Mrs. John Hope, February 16, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-16
Description
Correspondence about G. W. Smith's concerns of Battle Hill Sanatorium development to Mrs. John W. 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 American churches
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A three months reports on field work from the Neighborhood Union compiled by Mae Clark.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Reports on Field Work at Neighborhood Union, February 4, 1932 - May 14, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-04
Description
A three months reports on field work from the Neighborhood Union compiled by Mae Clark.
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 Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Letter to Mayor Key about Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Mayor Key and City Council, January 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Letter to Mayor Key about 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--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools about West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to Principals of City Schools. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools, January 18, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools about West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to Principals of City Schools. 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, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes of the Neighborhood Union which includes the social activities on Morehouse College's campus and the Unemployment Committee work.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes of the Neighborhood Union, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Minutes of the Neighborhood Union which includes the social activities on Morehouse College's campus and the Unemployment Committee work.
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
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key" report detailing the Union's work to recall Atlanta Mayor Key.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key" 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key" report detailing the Union's work to recall Atlanta Mayor Key.
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 Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection