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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Neighborhood Union Report for 1932 by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the clinics and health work in the community.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Report for 1932", 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Neighborhood Union Report for 1932 by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the clinics and health work in the community.
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--Health and hygiene
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
Report submitted by H. R. Watson to the Neighborhood Union Board about the Health Center and churches.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report Submitted by H. R. Watson, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Report submitted by H. R. Watson to the Neighborhood Union Board about the Health Center and churches.
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--Health and hygiene, African American churches
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Health Campaign Report By Helen Foster and Willie Moore which includes reports on Sarlight Social Club and Boys Working Club.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Health Campaign Report By Helen Foster and Willie Moore, February 26, 1930
Date Created
1930-02-26
Description
The Health Campaign Report By Helen Foster and Willie Moore which includes reports on Sarlight Social Club and Boys Working Club.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Harriet E. Shepard to the Neighborhood Union with praises to Atlanta for Negro Health Week. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence From Harriet E. Shepard to Neighborhood Union, May 7, 1926
Date Created
1926-05-07
Description
Correspondence from Harriet E. Shepard to the Neighborhood Union with praises to Atlanta for Negro Health Week. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Mayor Sims with a request for $500.00 for the Health Campaign. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Mayor Sims, 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Correspondence to Mayor Sims with a request for $500.00 for the Health Campaign. 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, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Rev. Russell S. Brown and Citizens of Cleveland congratulating Atlanta for winning the best Clean-Up Campaign during Negro Health Week. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Rev. Russell S. Brown and Citizens of Cleveland, 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Correspondence between Rev. Russell S. Brown and Citizens of Cleveland congratulating Atlanta for winning the best Clean-Up Campaign during Negro Health Week. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926 listing clinics and first aid classes.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Program for 1926", 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926 listing clinics and first aid classes.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926-1927, Health & Recreation describing health information for the community.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Program for 1926-1927 Health & Recreation", 1926-1927
Date Created
1926
Description
Neighborhood Union Program for 1926-1927, Health & Recreation describing health information for the community.
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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Health Program's plan of operation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Health Program, 1926-1927
Date Created
1926
Description
Neighborhood Union Health Program's plan of operation.
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--Health and hygiene
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
Correspondence between the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Director of Nursing Services and Neighborhood Union about sending nurses to clinics. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Neighborhood Union, August 9, 1924
Date Created
1924-08-09
Description
Correspondence between the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Director of Nursing Services and Neighborhood Union about sending nurses to clinics. 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--Health and hygiene, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
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
Correspondence between the Junior Red Cross Atlanta Chapter and Mrs. John Hope with a thank you letter for Neighborhood Union's help with the Health Trail. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Junior Red Cross Atlanta Chapter and Mrs. John Hope, February 20, 1924
Date Created
1924-02-20
Description
Correspondence between the Junior Red Cross Atlanta Chapter and Mrs. John Hope with a thank you letter for Neighborhood Union's help with the Health Trail. 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--Health and hygiene, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
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
Partial report of the work of the Neighborhood Union with Social Service Institute Program. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Partial Report of the Work of the Neighborhood Union, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Partial report of the work of the Neighborhood Union with Social Service Institute Program. 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--Health and hygiene, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Petition to Mayor Key and the Park Commission about community developments. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Petition to Mayor Key and the Park Commission, circa 1922
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Petition to Mayor Key and the Park Commission about community developments. 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, African American--Health and hygiene, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between the Neighborhood Union and the Park Commissioner with a petition to the Park Commission about community developments. 6 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Neighborhood Union and the Park Commissioner, circa 1922
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Correspondence between the Neighborhood Union and the Park Commissioner with a petition to the Park Commission about community developments. 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, African American--Health and hygiene, Community Development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Mr. J. J. Eagan with a petition about community developments. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Mr. J. J. Eagan, circa 1922
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
Correspondence to Mr. J. J. Eagan with a petition about community developments. 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, African American--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, Community
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection