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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Financial report and agenda.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Meeting Agenda to Check Checks, circa 1965
Date Created
1963/1968
Description
Financial report and agenda.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Junior Neighborhood Union Group standing on steps holding an award circa 1920.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Junior Neighborhood Union Group, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1955
Description
Junior Neighborhood Union Group standing on steps holding an award circa 1920.
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
University Housing Project Under Construction with Atlanta University in the background, August 15, 1935.
Neighborhood Union Collection
University Housing Project Under Construction, August 15, 1935
Date Created
1935-08-15
Description
University Housing Project Under Construction with Atlanta University in the background, August 15, 1935.
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 universities and colleges, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between A. T. Walden and Mrs. Hope regarding an enclosed payment for damaged silverware from A.U. Alumni Association. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between A. T. Walden and Mrs. Hope, March 2, 1935
Date Created
1935-03-02
Description
Correspondence Between A. T. Walden and Mrs. Hope regarding an enclosed payment for damaged silverware from A.U. Alumni Association. 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 universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
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
Handwritten document on the Y.W.C.A. activities detailing the history of the organization. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Document On Y.W.C.A. Activities, 1935
Date Created
1935
Description
Handwritten document on the Y.W.C.A. activities detailing the history of the organization. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Reginald A Johnson and Mrs. Hope, including copies of letters to the Mayor from Atlanta Urban League about the bond issue question. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Reginald A Johnson and Mrs. Hope, August 13, 1935
Date Created
1934-08-13
Description
Correspondence Between Reginald A Johnson and Mrs. Hope, including copies of letters to the Mayor from Atlanta Urban League about the bond issue question. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union report compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery, Secretary of Executive Board of the Neighborhood Union.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report, June 1934
Date Created
1934-06
Description
Neighborhood Union report compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery, Secretary of Executive Board of the Neighborhood Union.
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
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Spelling Eng Literatum", May 1934
Date Created
1934-05
Description
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
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
Community Chest report, outlining human needs essential social services for the community.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Community Chest Report, 1934
Date Created
1934
Description
Community Chest report, outlining human needs essential social services 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union organization's history, programming, and fundraising information.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union, 1934
Date Created
1934
Description
A report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union organization's history, programming, and fundraising information.
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
An original draft report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union organization's history, programming, and fundraising information.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union Original Draft, 1934
Date Created
1934
Description
An original draft report of the Emergency Committee of Neighborhood Union organization's history, programming, and fundraising information.
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
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope, John Hope, and Class, circa 1935. Written on verso: Neighborhood Union Activity (2nd class), Atlanta University; presently Morris Brown College Campus. First from left - Professor, AU; Fifth from left, Mrs. John Hope; Sixth from left - Dr. John Hope.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope, John Hope, and Class, circa 1935
Date Created
1933/1939
Description
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope, John Hope, and Class, circa 1935. Written on verso: Neighborhood Union Activity (2nd class), Atlanta University; presently Morris Brown College Campus. First from left - Professor, AU; Fifth from left, Mrs. John Hope; Sixth from left - Dr. John Hope.
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 universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Exhibit 1 with "Program Building for Municipal Recreation at Spelman College" which includes the partner organization and survey results.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Program Building for Municipal Recreation", July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Exhibit 1 with "Program Building for Municipal Recreation at Spelman College" which includes the partner organization and survey results.
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 universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Appendix list and draft of guests at the Testimonial Banquet at Morgan Hall, Spelman College, which includes the honoree table guests and other guests.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Appendix Testimonial Banquet at Morgan Hall Spelman College Guests, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Appendix list and draft of guests at the Testimonial Banquet at Morgan Hall, Spelman College, which includes the honoree table guests and other guests.
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 universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Invitation for Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope for twenty-five years of social service thru the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope Invitation, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Invitation for Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope for twenty-five years of social service thru the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College. 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 universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope program with order of service, menu, and poem. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope Program, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
The Testimonial Banquet Honoring Mrs. Lugenia Hope program with order of service, menu, and poem. 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 universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A talk at the Testimonial Dinner tendered Mrs. Lugenia Hope by the Citizens Committee during the 25th Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College describing the work of the Neighborhood Union. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Talk At the Testimonial Dinner", July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
A talk at the Testimonial Dinner tendered Mrs. Lugenia Hope by the Citizens Committee during the 25th Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union at Spelman College describing the work of the Neighborhood Union. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"25 Years Old Today: Women of West Side Have Done Much to Aid Children" article in Atlanta Daily World on the work of the Neighborhood Union and Mrs. Hope on their 25th anniversary. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"25 Years Old Today: Women of West Side Have Done Much to Aid Children", July 8, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-08
Description
"25 Years Old Today: Women of West Side Have Done Much to Aid Children" article in Atlanta Daily World on the work of the Neighborhood Union and Mrs. Hope on their 25th anniversary. 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 newspapers
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection