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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"Districts of the Neighborhood Union Working in the Unemployment Relief Campaign" report detailing streets in each district, maps, leadership, and families assisted. 33 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Districts of the Neighborhood Union Working in the Unemployment Relief Campaign", 1931-1932
Date Created
1931
Description
"Districts of the Neighborhood Union Working in the Unemployment Relief Campaign" report detailing streets in each district, maps, leadership, and families assisted. 33 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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, regarding notes on needs for more funding. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, regarding notes on needs for more funding. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope statements on Mrs. Hill and funding for committee. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Mrs. Hope statements on Mrs. Hill and funding for committee. 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, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report of unemployed families by street and house number. 8 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Unemployment Report, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A report of unemployed families by street and house number. 8 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--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
An employment conditions report of families in the community which details family members and unemployment. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Employment Conditions, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
An employment conditions report of families in the community which details family members and unemployment. 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, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Reports completed by committee members detailing families, homes visited, and unemployment rates. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Reports, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Reports completed by committee members detailing families, homes visited, and unemployment rates. 5 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--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Timeline of the Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union from Feb. 5 to Mar. 13 detailing the organization's work with children, schools, social activities, and health compiled by Henrietta I. Smith. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union," circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Timeline of the Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union from Feb. 5 to Mar. 13 detailing the organization's work with children, schools, social activities, and health compiled by Henrietta I. Smith. 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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Guide to Education Project Kit and Study of the Negro Community blank reports to collect data on negro communities including the schools, welfare agencies, employment, health, city schools, religion, and negro women in the community. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Guide to Education Project Kit", circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Guide to Education Project Kit and Study of the Negro Community blank reports to collect data on negro communities including the schools, welfare agencies, employment, health, city schools, religion, and negro women in the community. 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, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Employment
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 partial case report describing families and their economic conditions. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Partial Case Report, circa 1925
Date Created
1922/1928
Description
A partial case report describing families and their economic conditions. 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--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Southern Negro Women and Rare Cooperation published by the Southeastern Federation of Negro Women's Clubs detailing issues of concern such as lynching, education, suffrage, and press. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Southern Negro Women and Rare Cooperation", June 1921
Date Created
1921-06
Description
Southern Negro Women and Rare Cooperation published by the Southeastern Federation of Negro Women's Clubs detailing issues of concern such as lynching, education, suffrage, and press. 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, African Americans--Economic conditions, Lynching, African Americans--Education, Suffrage
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Y.W.C.A. monthly publication, "The Association Monthly" October 1918 issue which includes leaders of the organization, New York city business ads, and articles on the work of the local chapters and leadership. 64 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Y.W.C.A. "The Association Monthly", October 1918
Date Created
1918-10
Description
Y.W.C.A. monthly publication, "The Association Monthly" October 1918 issue which includes leaders of the organization, New York city business ads, and articles on the work of the local chapters and leadership. 64 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, World War (1914-1918), African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Bulletin of Circle for Negro War Relief Incorporated detailing work for war relief, what the units are doing, officers of the circle and the organization buying an ambulance for the Government. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Bulletin of Circle for Negro War Relief Incorporated, July 1, 1918
Date Created
1918-07-01
Description
Bulletin of Circle for Negro War Relief Incorporated detailing work for war relief, what the units are doing, officers of the circle and the organization buying an ambulance for the Government. 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, World War (1914-1918), African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Y.W.C.A. Colored American Women in War Work newsletter detailing the hostess houses, women in industry, and war time activities. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Y.W.C.A. "Colored American Women in War Work", July 1918
Date Created
1918-07
Description
Y.W.C.A. Colored American Women in War Work newsletter detailing the hostess houses, women in industry, and war time activities. 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, World War (1914-1918), African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes from National Clean-Up Campaigns which include timeline of activities, and first clinic for Negro children in Atlanta in 1908. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes From National Clean-Up Campaigns, 1914
Date Created
1914
Description
Notes from National Clean-Up Campaigns which include timeline of activities, and first clinic for Negro children in Atlanta in 1908. 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, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
1908-1918 Minute Book of the Neighborhood Union. 149 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Minute Book, 1908-1918
Date Created
1908-1918
Description
1908-1918 Minute Book of the Neighborhood Union. 149 pages.
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 Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection