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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The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Spelling Eng Literatum", May 1934
Date Created
1934-05
Description
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
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
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
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
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill] regarding a draft of letters about "Round Table". 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill], circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill] regarding a draft of letters about "Round Table". 4 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. L. L. Craig about the Cooperation Committee's suggestions.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence From Mrs. L. L. Craig, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Correspondence from Mrs. L. L. Craig about the Cooperation Committee's suggestions.
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 notes on community houses and administration.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Neighborhood Union notes on community houses and administration.
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
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Preamble, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation", circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
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.
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
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 9 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The Colored Woman's Statement," circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note to Mrs. Hope from Whitham and a note to Father from J. H. J. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes to Mrs. Hope and Father, September 20, 1924
Date Created
1924-09-20
Description
Note to Mrs. Hope from Whitham and a note to Father from J. H. J. 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
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 Collection
By-Laws Committee on Woman's Work State Committee on Race Relations, 1924
Date Created
1924
Description
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.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Notes with details on the expenses and playground information.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Notes, circa 1925
Date Created
1922/1928
Description
Neighborhood Union Notes with details on the expenses and playground information.
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
Report on Director Women's Work by Mrs. Luke Johnson detailing the work of the women's continuation committee. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report: Director Women's Work, July 22, 1922
Date Created
1922-07-22
Description
Report on Director Women's Work by Mrs. Luke Johnson detailing the work of the women's continuation 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, Community development, African American neighborhoods
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
A flier on prayer meetings for local clubs with poem entitled "Don't Stop Praying". 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Prayer Meeting Flier, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
A flier on prayer meetings for local clubs with poem entitled "Don't Stop Praying". 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes on Interracial Committee discussing Dr. W. W. Alexander receiving inspiration from the Southern White Women's Convention. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes on Interracial Committee, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Notes on Interracial Committee discussing Dr. W. W. Alexander receiving inspiration from the Southern White Women's Convention. 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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"To the Woman's General Committee of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation", circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
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.
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
Notes on Interracial Origin of Women's detailing location, talks, and organization by Mrs. Hope. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes on Interracial Origin of Women's, July 1920
Date Created
1920-07
Description
Notes on Interracial Origin of Women's detailing location, talks, and organization by Mrs. Hope. 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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Response to Committee on Inter-Racial Relations, 1920
Date Created
1920
Description
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.
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, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection