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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"Spelling Eng Literatum", May 1934
1934-05
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
District and Clinic Report, 1932
1932
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 1 page.
Draft of Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Biography, 1931
1931
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Organizer and Founder of the Neighborhood Union draft of biography for article. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Organizer and Founder of the Neighborhood Union draft of biography for article. 1 page.
Note, 1931
1931
Handwritten notes on women, men, and the home. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten notes on women, men, and the home. 1 page.
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill], circa 1930
1930/1936
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill] regarding a draft of letters about "Round Table". 4 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill] regarding a draft of letters about "Round Table". 4 pages.
Correspondence From Mrs. L. L. Craig, circa 1930
1930/1936
Correspondence from Mrs. L. L. Craig about the Cooperation Committee's suggestions.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. L. L. Craig about the Cooperation Committee's suggestions.
Notes, circa 1930
1930/1936
Neighborhood Union notes on community houses and administration.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union notes on community houses and administration.
Preamble, circa 1930
1930/1936
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 pages.
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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 pages.
"Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation", circa 1930
1930/1936
Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation summary detailing areas of concern which include law and order, protection of women, and standard of morals. 3 pages.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation summary detailing areas of concern which include law and order, protection of women, and standard of morals. 3 pages.
"The Colored Woman's Statement," circa 1930
1930/1936
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 9 pages.
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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 9 pages.
Notes to Mrs. Hope and Father, September 20, 1924
1924-09-20
Note to Mrs. Hope from Whitham and a note to Father from J. H. J. 2 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note to Mrs. Hope from Whitham and a note to Father from J. H. J. 2 pages.
By-Laws Committee on Woman's Work State Committee on Race Relations, 1924
1924
The by-Laws Committee on Woman's Work State Committee on Race Relations areas of focus which includes composition, purpose, meetings, officers, elections, executive committee, and membership. 3 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The by-Laws Committee on Woman's Work State Committee on Race Relations areas of focus which includes composition, purpose, meetings, officers, elections, executive committee, and membership. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Notes, circa 1925
1922/1928
Neighborhood Union Notes with details on the expenses and playground information.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Notes with details on the expenses and playground information.
Report: Director Women's Work, July 22, 1922
1922-07-22
Report on Director Women's Work by Mrs. Luke Johnson detailing the work of the women's continuation committee. 3 pages.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on Director Women's Work by Mrs. Luke Johnson detailing the work of the women's continuation committee. 3 pages.
"Southern Negro Women and Rare Cooperation", June 1921
1921-06
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.
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
Neighborhood Union 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.
Prayer Meeting Flier, circa 1920
1920/1926
A flier on prayer meetings for local clubs with poem entitled "Don't Stop Praying". 2 pages.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A flier on prayer meetings for local clubs with poem entitled "Don't Stop Praying". 2 pages.
Notes on Interracial Committee, circa 1920
1920/1926
Notes on Interracial Committee discussing Dr. W. W. Alexander receiving inspiration from the Southern White Women's Convention. 4 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes on Interracial Committee discussing Dr. W. W. Alexander receiving inspiration from the Southern White Women's Convention. 4 pages.
"To the Woman's General Committee of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation", circa 1920
1920/1926
Correspondence to the Woman's General Committee of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation describing the work of national chapters to improve race relations. 2 pages.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to the Woman's General Committee of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation describing the work of national chapters to improve race relations. 2 pages.
Notes on Interracial Origin of Women's, July 1920
1920-07
Notes on Interracial Origin of Women's detailing location, talks, and organization by Mrs. Hope. 5 pages.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes on Interracial Origin of Women's detailing location, talks, and organization by Mrs. Hope. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Response to Committee on Inter-Racial Relations, 1920
1920
Neighborhood Union Response to Committee on Inter-racial Relations of the Women's Missionary Council of the M. E. Church South concerning conditions in domestic service, child welfare, conditions of travel, education, lynching, public press, and suffrage. 6 pages.
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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Response to Committee on Inter-racial Relations of the Women's Missionary Council of the M. E. Church South concerning conditions in domestic service, child welfare, conditions of travel, education, lynching, public press, and suffrage. 6 pages.