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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Two nurses wearing white uniforms. Written on recto: Three of our trained nurses.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two Nurses, circa 1910
Date Created
1906/1914
Description
Two nurses wearing white uniforms. Written on recto: Three of our trained nurses.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American women, Nursing
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A nurse wearing a white uniform and cape stands on a porch. Written on recto: Three of our trained nurses.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Nurse Standing on a Porch, circa 1910
Date Created
1906/1914
Description
A nurse wearing a white uniform and cape stands on a porch. Written on recto: Three of our trained nurses.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American women, Nursing
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report for April from Ida B. Hil. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report for April from Ida B. Hill, circa 1925
Date Created
1921/1929
Description
Neighborhood Union Report for April from Ida B. Hil. 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, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Four women cook in the orphanage kitchen with a cat sitting under a table.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Women Cooking, circa 1925
Date Created
1921/1929
Description
Four women cook in the orphanage kitchen with a cat sitting under a table.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American women, Interior design
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A working draft with hanwritten edits on the history of the Carrie Steele Logan Home. Carrie Steele was born a slave and became an orphan at an early age and dedicated much of her life to bettering the lives of orphans in Atlanta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
History of the Carrie Steele Logan Home, circa 1928
Date Created
1925/1930
Description
A working draft with hanwritten edits on the history of the Carrie Steele Logan Home. Carrie Steele was born a slave and became an orphan at an early age and dedicated much of her life to bettering the lives of orphans in Atlanta.
Subject
Orphanages, African American women, African American children, African American civic leaders
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
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
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
Two girls stand in the snow with a woman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls and Woman in Snow, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Two girls stand in the snow with a woman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American women, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note from Mrs. L. Anderson and I.B. Hill. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Child Health Demonstration Committee to Lugenia B. Hope, January 7, 1928
Date Created
1928-01-07
Description
Note from Mrs. L. Anderson and I.B. Hill. 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, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Letter from S.W. Walker to President John Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between S.W. Walker, I.B. Hill and President John Hope, May 11, 1928
Date Created
1928-05-11
Description
Letter from S.W. Walker to President John Hope. 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, African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A news article announcing the opening of the new orphanage in the Pittsburgh neighborhood in Atlanta, inviting the public to come visit the new facility.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Carrie Steele Orphanage Will Open New Home", May 17, 1928
Date Created
1928-05-17
Description
A news article announcing the opening of the new orphanage in the Pittsburgh neighborhood in Atlanta, inviting the public to come visit the new facility.
Subject
Orphanages, African American women, African American children, African American civic leaders
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Four women work in the kitchen with a cat under the table.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Kitchen Workers, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Four women work in the kitchen with a cat under the table.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American women, Pets, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand outside with a woman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls with Woman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls stand outside with a woman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American women, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes on Neighborhood Union Committee. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Document for Mrs. Frank Miller, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Notes on Neighborhood Union Committee. 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 American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Organizer and Founder of the Neighborhood Union draft of biography for article. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Biography, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Organizer and Founder of the Neighborhood Union draft of biography for article. 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, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten notes on women, men, and the home. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Handwritten notes on women, men, and the home. 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, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Committee Co-Operating with School Attendance Officer for Negro Children correspondence template for P.T.A. Council Shoe Furnishing Club. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Template for P. T. A. Council The Shoe Furnishing Club, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Committee Co-Operating with School Attendance Officer for Negro Children correspondence template for P.T.A. Council Shoe Furnishing Club. 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 American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery regarding an invitation to meet at Health Center. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery, March 10, 1931
Date Created
1931-03-10
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery regarding an invitation to meet at Health Center. 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, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Orthea B. Brown's stenographic service expense for the month of July. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Memorandum Between Oretha B. Brown and Neighborhood Union, November 5, 1931
Date Created
1931-11-05
Description
Orthea B. Brown's stenographic service expense for the month of July. 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, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Mrs. L .D. Shivery regarding holiday greetings and a special meeting. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Mrs. L .D. Shivery, November 25, 1931
Date Created
1931-11-25
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Mrs. L .D. Shivery regarding holiday greetings and a special meeting. 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, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection