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
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
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
An elementary class in child care of African American children.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Elementary Class in Child Care, circa 1930
Date Created
1926/1933
Description
An elementary class in child care of African American children.
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--Education, African American children
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Statistical report of the Neighborhood Union for the year 1925 detailing office, dental clinic, health department, Summer Hill District, July 1st through December, and donation for a Christmas tree.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Statistical Report of the Neighborhood Union For the Year, 1925
Date Created
1925
Description
Statistical report of the Neighborhood Union for the year 1925 detailing office, dental clinic, health department, Summer Hill District, July 1st through December, and donation for a Christmas tree.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Supplementary report on pre-school clinic, playground work, and meetings. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Supplementary Report, July 1924
Date Created
1924-07
Description
Supplementary report on pre-school clinic, playground work, and meetings. 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 American children, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Clean-Up and Paint-up Campaign Questionnaire for the School Children of Atlanta reported in office by Principal of Bailor St. School.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Clean-Up and Paint-up Campaign Questionnaire For the School Children of Atlanta, April 14, 1924
Date Created
1924-04-14
Description
Atlanta Clean-Up and Paint-up Campaign Questionnaire for the School Children of Atlanta reported in office by Principal of Bailor St. School.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Welfare Department report on how to care for children by Miss J. L. Stark, Chairman. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Welfare Department Report, January 29, 1924
Date Created
1924-01-29
Description
Child Welfare Department report on how to care for children by Miss J. L. Stark, Chairman. 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 American children, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Public School Survey Report of schools, enrollment, seats, and staff of Colored Atlanta public schools.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Public School Survey Report, January 22, 1924
Date Created
1924-01-22
Description
Public School Survey Report of schools, enrollment, seats, and staff of Colored Atlanta public schools.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Survey of Atlanta Negro Public Schools 1924 detailing enrollment, seats, and staff.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Survey of Atlanta Negro Public Schools", 1924
Date Created
1924
Description
Survey of Atlanta Negro Public Schools 1924 detailing enrollment, seats, and staff.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Public School Survey Report of schools, enrollment, seats, and staff of Colored Atlanta public schools.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Public School Report, 1924
Date Created
1924
Description
Public School Survey Report of schools, enrollment, seats, and staff of Colored Atlanta public schools.
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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection