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 notes from Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93 on the number of troops in Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
The notes from Presented Testimony of Scoutmaster Troop No. 93 on the number of troops in Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
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
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.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"From the Chapter of the Thesis on Organize Work Among Negroes in Atlanta", 1935-1936
Date Created
1935
Description
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.
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
A report on the children in these families which includes their ages, grade levels, who is living in the home, and occupations. 9 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on Children In These Families, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on the children in these families which includes their ages, grade levels, who is living in the home, and occupations. 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 American families, African American children
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Directory of "1931 Effort to Relieve Needy School Children by Furnishing Lunches" listing children and family names with addresses.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"1931 Effort to Relieve Needy School Children by Furnishing Lunches", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Directory of "1931 Effort to Relieve Needy School Children by Furnishing Lunches" listing children and family names with addresses.
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 American--Health and hygiene, African American churches, African American--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A partial report describing children's health, churches, and number of children in college.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Partial Report, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A partial report describing children's health, churches, and number of children in college.
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 American--Health and hygiene, African American churches
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
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
Leonard Street Orphan's Home brochure describing the Board of Trustees, history, and information about the home. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Leonard Street Orphan's Home", circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Leonard Street Orphan's Home brochure describing the Board of Trustees, history, and information about the home. 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 American children
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!".
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Children, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
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!".
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
A young girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl on Bike, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A young girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Pets, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A girl stands with a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl and Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A girl stands with a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls play in the snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls play in the snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls with Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls with Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls build a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls build a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls stand behind a bird feeder filled with snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Three girls stand behind a bird feeder filled with snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls build a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Three girls build a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Six girls build a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Six girls build a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children read and play in the library.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Children read and play in the library.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of the office with a woman and tree girls. Written on recto: Office in the old home. Girl standing is now (1933) teaching music in Chicago. Children on couch - one is a trained nurse, the other one is a teacher.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Office in the Old Home, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Interior of the office with a woman and tree girls. Written on recto: Office in the old home. Girl standing is now (1933) teaching music in Chicago. Children on couch - one is a trained nurse, the other one is a teacher.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children read and play piano in the library.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Children read and play piano in the library.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls sit on a bench outside of the home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two Girls, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls sit on a bench outside of the home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A family stands outside the home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
A Family, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A family stands outside the home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American families, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl stands in a yard with tulips.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl with Tulips, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A young girl stands in a yard with tulips.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl sits on a bench.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl on Bench, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A young girl sits on a bench.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand outside with a woman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls with Woman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls stand outside with a woman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American women, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children read and play the piano in the library.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Children read and play the piano in the library.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of students with their teacher.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children and Teacher, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of students with their teacher.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl on Bike, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Pets, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A news article announcing the opening of the new orphanage in the Pittsburgh neighborhood in Atlanta, inviting the public to come visit the new facility.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Carrie Steele Orphanage Will Open New Home", May 17, 1928
Date Created
1928-05-17
Description
A news article announcing the opening of the new orphanage in the Pittsburgh neighborhood in Atlanta, inviting the public to come visit the new facility.
Subject
Orphanages, African American women, African American children, African American civic leaders
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report of the survey results by Sociological Department, Morehouse College, by Professor Watson and his Class in Sociology class.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Survey by Sociological Department Morehouse College, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
Report of the survey results by Sociological Department, Morehouse College, by Professor Watson and his Class in Sociology class.
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 American--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of young children stand outside a small timber outbuilding.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Young Students, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of young children stand outside a small timber outbuilding.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group of children gather outside.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Students, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A large group of children gather outside.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group of children gather outside in a formation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Students, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A large group of children gather outside in a formation.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group of children gather outside in a formation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Students, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A large group of children gather outside in a formation.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl stands with a toddler and hold hands outside the home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Young Girl and Toddler, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A young girl stands with a toddler and hold hands outside the home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three young girls stand outside the home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Young Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Three young girls stand outside the home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Two girls play in the snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of girls climb a slide on the playground.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Climb a Slide, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of girls climb a slide on the playground.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl rides in a wheelbarrow pushed by a man.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler in Wheelbarrow, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A young girl rides in a wheelbarrow pushed by a man.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American men, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls pose on a bench.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Three girls pose on a bench.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of young girls stand outside of the home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of young girls stand outside of the home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, African American teenagers, African American students, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A large group of children play in the playground.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Playground, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A large group of children play in the playground.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children gather outside in a formation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Home Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A group of children gather outside in a formation.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American teenagers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a slide and doll and buggy.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a slide and doll and buggy.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl stands holding a ball.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Young Girl, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A young girl stands holding a ball.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a ball and cart.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler and Toy, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a ball and cart.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A toddler plays in the playground with a doll and buggy.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Toddler and Buggy, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
A toddler plays in the playground with a doll and buggy.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two young girls stand and hug.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two Girls, circa 1930
Date Created
1927/1933
Description
Two young girls stand and hug.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection