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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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
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
District and Clinic Report, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 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--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
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
Neighborhood Union Report for 1932 by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the clinics and health work in the community.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Report for 1932", 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Neighborhood Union Report for 1932 by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the clinics and health work in 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
Memo on Mayor Key's activities for the Neighborhood Union that revolve around the health center and concrete wall.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Memo on Mayor Key Activities for the Neighborhood Union, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Memo on Mayor Key's activities for the Neighborhood Union that revolve around the health center and concrete wall.
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, African American--Healthy and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note on "Recall of Mayor Key" Neighborhood Union's role in getting Negroes registered at the time of election.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Recall of Mayor Key" Note, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Note on "Recall of Mayor Key" Neighborhood Union's role in getting Negroes registered at the time of election.
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
Neighborhood Union works to prevent the attempted recall Mayor Key includes letter to the mayor and requests from union compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery.
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 includes letter to the mayor and requests from union compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery.
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
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee 1932" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery, Secretary.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee," 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee 1932" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery, Secretary.
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 American--Healthy and hygiene, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report which includes history of organization and activities of 1932.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Neighborhood Union Report which includes history of organization and activities of 1932.
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
A report on the diets of Negro families which includes a list meals on interview day, cost of food, and summary of data. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on the Diets of Families, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on the diets of Negro families which includes a list meals on interview day, cost of food, and summary of data. 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--Health and hygiene, African American families
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report on families by their birth place and length of residence in Atlanta with summary of data. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on Birthplace and Residence in Atlanta, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on families by their birth place and length of residence in Atlanta with summary of data. 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 American families
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report on families by their religious denominations, churches, and social affiliations with summary of the data. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on Religious and Social Affiliations, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on families by their religious denominations, churches, and social affiliations with summary of the data. 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 American churches
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection