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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Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93, 1935
1935
The notes from Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93 on the number of troops in Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The notes from Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93 on the number of troops in Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
"From the Chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta", 1935-1936
1935
An excerpt from the chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta and Recreational Activities planned by the Neighborhood Union from Mrs. Shivery.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
An excerpt from the chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta and Recreational Activities planned by the Neighborhood Union from Mrs. Shivery.
Report on Children In These Families, circa 1933
1931/1937
A report on the children in these families which includes their ages, grade levels, who is living in the home, and occupations. 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, African American families, African American children
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report on the children in these families which includes their ages, grade levels, who is living in the home, and occupations. 9 pages.
"1931 Effort to Relieve Needy School Children by Furnishing Lunches", 1931
1931
Directory of "1931 Effort to Relieve Needy School Children by Furnishing Lunches" listing children and family names with addresses.
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 American--Health and hygiene, African American churches, African American--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Directory of "1931 Effort to Relieve Needy School Children by Furnishing Lunches" listing children and family names with addresses.
Partial Report, circa 1930
1930/1936
A partial report describing children's health, churches, and number of children in college.
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 American--Health and hygiene, African American churches
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A partial report describing children's health, churches, and number of children in college.
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.
"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.
"Leonard Street Orphan's Home", circa 1930
1930/1936
Leonard Street Orphan's Home brochure describing the Board of Trustees, history, and information about the home. 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 American children
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Leonard Street Orphan's Home brochure describing the Board of Trustees, history, and information about the home. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Children, circa 1930
1930/1936
African American neighborhood children and family on porch and in the yard circa 1930. Written on recto: When grownups got too inquisitive as to why I was taking pictures, I asked this gang if any of them wanted a picture. They all stood still except one, who rushed down the street like a fire engine shouting: "Come get your pitcher took, Lady taking pitchers don't cost nothing!".
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
African American neighborhood children and family on porch and in the yard circa 1930. Written on recto: When grownups got too inquisitive as to why I was taking pictures, I asked this gang if any of them wanted a picture. They all stood still except one, who rushed down the street like a fire engine shouting: "Come get your pitcher took, Lady taking pitchers don't cost nothing!".
Girl on Bike, circa 1933
1930/1936
A young girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Pets, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Girl and Snowman, circa 1933
1930/1936
A girl stands with a snowman.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A girl stands with a snowman.
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
1930/1936
Two girls play in the snow.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
1930/1936
Two girls play in the snow.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Girls with Snowman, circa 1933
1930/1936
Two girls stand with a snowman.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Girls with Snowman, circa 1933
1930/1936
Two girls stand with a snowman.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
1930/1936
Two girls build a snowman.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls build a snowman.
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
1930/1936
Three girls stand behind a bird feeder filled with snow.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls stand behind a bird feeder filled with snow.
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
1930/1936
Three girls build a snowman.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls build a snowman.
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
1930/1936
Six girls build a snowman.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Six girls build a snowman.
Children's Library, circa 1933
1930/1936
Children read and play in the library.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children read and play in the library.