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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An underdeveloped neighborhood with single and multiple family housing and an unpaved street in Atlanta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Housing, circa 1915
Date Created
1910/1920
Description
An underdeveloped neighborhood with single and multiple family housing and an unpaved street in Atlanta.
Subject
African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Buildings and grounds
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
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
Correspondence from Pastor A. D. Williams of Ebenezer Baptist Church endorsing Mrs. John Hope. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence From Pastor A. D. Williams, October 1, 1919
Date Created
1919-10-01
Description
Correspondence from Pastor A. D. Williams of Ebenezer Baptist Church endorsing Mrs. John Hope. 3 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--Civil rights, African American churches, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between National Child Welfare Association and Mrs. John Hope with an edit of letter. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between National Child Welfare Association and Mrs. John Hope, August 24, 1920
Date Created
1920-08-24
Description
Correspondence between National Child Welfare Association and Mrs. John Hope with an edit of letter. 2 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--Civil rights, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
African Americans participating in the Free Medical Clinic circa 1920. Written on recto: Conducts Free Medical Clinic. Written on verso: Neighborhood house, Summerhill. Activities discontinued for lack of funds.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Free Medical Clinic circa 1920, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
African Americans participating in the Free Medical Clinic circa 1920. Written on recto: Conducts Free Medical Clinic. Written on verso: Neighborhood house, Summerhill. Activities discontinued for lack of funds.
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 children, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
African American nurses holding babies in front of a Neighborhood House circa 1920.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Nurses and Babies in Front of a Neighborhood House, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
African American nurses holding babies in front of a Neighborhood House circa 1920.
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 children, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
African American nurses and group in front of the Neighborhood House circa 1920.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Nurses at a Neighborhood House, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
African American nurses and group in front of the Neighborhood House circa 1920.
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 children, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes of the Called Meeting Woman's Section of Georgia Race Relations Committee detailing committee work, members present, health work, and education. 11 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes-Called Meeting Woman's Section of Georgia Race Relations Committee, July 7, 1922
Date Created
1922-07-07
Description
Minutes of the Called Meeting Woman's Section of Georgia Race Relations Committee detailing committee work, members present, health work, and education. 11 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--Health and hygiene
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
Letter from Director of Demonstrations to Miss Lugenia B. Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Health Demonstration Committee Correspondence, January 15, 1927
Date Created
1927-01-15
Description
Letter from Director of Demonstrations to Miss Lugenia B. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note from Mrs. John Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope and Mrs Lydia Andrews, May 11, 1927
Date Created
1927-05-11
Description
Note from Mrs. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Program with order of performance detailing Red Cross, Neighborhood Union House, and Spirit of Expansion. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Overture, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Program with order of performance detailing Red Cross, Neighborhood Union House, and Spirit of Expansion. 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--Health and hygiene
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
Woman's State Committee on the Negro Home Guide for Study for capturing of data of Negro women's demographics which includes the house, family, property, family culture, health, and employment. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Woman's State Committee on the Negro Home Guide for Study", circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Woman's State Committee on the Negro Home Guide for Study for capturing of data of Negro women's demographics which includes the house, family, property, family culture, health, and employment. 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 families, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" which includes notes on detailing work with schools, families, and health clinics. 9 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Handwritten draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" which includes notes on detailing work with schools, families, and health clinics. 9 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--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the program, work with local schools, and health clinics. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report", February 1,1931
Date Created
1931-02-01
Description
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the program, work with local schools, and health clinics. 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--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope's handwritten report on chair of the relief committee of the Neighborhood Union including organization's questionnaire, correspondence, report of relief work, and summary of work. 18 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope Report, March 31, 1931
Date Created
1931-03-31
Description
Mrs. Hope's handwritten report on chair of the relief committee of the Neighborhood Union including organization's questionnaire, correspondence, report of relief work, and summary of work. 18 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
Quarterly Report of the Pre-School-Age Clinic of the Neighborhood which includes the summary of work, aid given, and number of families assisted. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Quarterly Report of the Pre-School-Age Clinic of the Neighborhood, April-June 1931
Date Created
1931-04
Description
Quarterly Report of the Pre-School-Age Clinic of the Neighborhood which includes the summary of work, aid given, and number of families assisted. 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
"West Side Starts Health Campaign" article on the Neighborhood Union's extensive health program. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"West Side Starts Health Campaign", May 10, 1931
Date Created
1931-05-10
Description
"West Side Starts Health Campaign" article on the Neighborhood Union's extensive health program. 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