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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A row of slum homes. Written on recto: Row of homes facing Humphrey Street bought by Leonard Street Orphan's Home in 1928 - Torn down to make way for a playground. First slum clearance.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Slum Homes, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
A row of slum homes. Written on recto: Row of homes facing Humphrey Street bought by Leonard Street Orphan's Home in 1928 - Torn down to make way for a playground. First slum clearance.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: The same as above.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Slum Home, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: The same as above.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
African American children sitting on a log during Mississippi Flood of 1927.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mississippi Flood of 1927, 1927
Date Created
1927
Description
African American children sitting on a log during Mississippi Flood of 1927.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
African American babies sitting on log during Mississippi Flood of 1927.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mississippi Flood of 1927, 1927
Date Created
1927
Description
African American babies sitting on log during Mississippi Flood of 1927.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mississippi citizens sitting in flooded street during the Mississippi Flood of 1927.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mississippi Flood of 1927, 1927
Date Created
1927
Description
Mississippi citizens sitting in flooded street during the Mississippi Flood of 1927.
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
Flooded street and houses from the Mississippi Flood of 1927.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mississippi Flood of 1927, 1927
Date Created
1927
Description
Flooded street and houses from the Mississippi Flood of 1927.
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
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dr. Wilmer speaking - picture taken from inside of building.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Building Dedication Crowd, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dr. Wilmer speaking - picture taken from inside of building.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: (Miss) Amy Chadwick speaking - May, 1926
Neighborhood Union Collection
Building Dedication Crowd, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: (Miss) Amy Chadwick speaking - May, 1926
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
Neighborhood Union Collection
Dedication Day, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
Neighborhood Union Collection
Dedication Day, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A large group gathers at a building dedication and listens to a speaker. Written on recto: Dedication Day - May, 1926
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children sing at the building dedication. Written on recto: Children singing the dedication hymn.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children Singing at Dedication Day, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A group of children sing at the building dedication. Written on recto: Children singing the dedication hymn.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children sing at the building dedication.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children Singing at Dedication Day, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A group of children sing at the building dedication.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Dedication Service, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Interior decoration, Events and programs, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Dedication Service, May 1926
Date Created
1926-05
Description
A crowd gathers outside for the dedication service of the Chadwick Home. Written on recto: Dedication services, May 1926. Dr. Wilmer and Miss Chadwick speaking.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Interior decoration, Events and programs, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: Backyards of houses bought.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Slum Home Backyard, 1928
Date Created
1924/1932
Description
Backyard of a slum home. Written on recto: Backyards of houses bought.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
House on Houston Street in Atlanta circa 1925.
Neighborhood Union Collection
House on Houston Street in Atlanta, circa 1925
Date Created
1923/1929
Description
House on Houston Street in Atlanta circa 1925.
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
Houses on Houston Street in Atlanta with automobile in the yard circa 1925.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Houses on Houston Street in Atlanta, circa 1925
Date Created
1923/1929
Description
Houses on Houston Street in Atlanta with automobile in the yard circa 1925.
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
Interior of a Spelman College student room.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Spelman Dorm Room, circa 1925
Date Created
1921/1929
Description
Interior of a Spelman College student room.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A Spelman College dining area with table and chairs.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Spelman Dining Area, circa 1925
Date Created
1921/1929
Description
A Spelman College dining area with table and chairs.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of a Spelman College student room showing entry into the bathroom.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Spelman Dorm Room, circa 1925
Date Created
1921/1929
Description
Interior of a Spelman College student room showing entry into the bathroom.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection