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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Correspondence Between J. H. Ewing and Mrs. John Hope regarding details about the school bonds from Citizens Campaign Committee for Bonds 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between J. H. Ewing and Mrs. John Hope, August 23, 1935
Date Created
1935-08-23
Description
Correspondence Between J. H. Ewing and Mrs. John Hope regarding details about the school bonds from Citizens Campaign Committee for Bonds 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Telegram Between Florence M. Read and Mrs. Ludie Andrews about Mrs. Hope and the Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Telegram Between Florence M. Read and Mrs. Ludie Andrews, July 11, 1933
Date Created
1933-07-11
Description
Telegram Between Florence M. Read and Mrs. Ludie Andrews about Mrs. Hope and the Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American neighborhoods, Community development
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, including a thank you and financial report from May Field Day. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, May 23, 1933
Date Created
1933-05-23
Description
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, including a thank you and financial report from May Field Day. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American neighborhoods, Community development
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County" by Mrs. L. M. Davis, Principal of Blantown School along with data and salaries of Negro schools versus white schools. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County", March 29, 1932
Date Created
1932-03-29
Description
"A True Story of Women and Schools in Fulton County" by Mrs. L. M. Davis, Principal of Blantown School along with data and salaries of Negro schools versus white schools. 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, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools about West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to Principals of City Schools. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools, January 18, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and Principals of City Public Schools about West Side Unemployment Relief Committee to Principals of City Schools. 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, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Booker T. Washington High School including a thank you letter from Mrs. L. B. Hope to the students at Booker T. Washington High School for the street carnival. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Booker T. Washington High School, December 9, 1931
Date Created
1931-12-09
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. L. B. Hope and Booker T. Washington High School including a thank you letter from Mrs. L. B. Hope to the students at Booker T. Washington High School for the street carnival. 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 neighborhoods, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. B. Usher & Family and Students at B. T. W. High School including a hank you letter from the students at Booker T. Washington High School to [Bazoline E. Usher]. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. B. Usher & Family and Students at B. T. W. High School, 1931
Date Created
1931-11-25
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. B. Usher & Family and Students at B. T. W. High School including a hank you letter from the students at Booker T. Washington High School to [Bazoline E. Usher]. 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 neighborhoods, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities report which includes a summary of newly elected officers, committee, program committee, finance information, health and educational activities. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities", November 1931
Date Created
1931-11
Description
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities report which includes a summary of newly elected officers, committee, program committee, finance information, health and educational activities. 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 Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School invitation. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Invitation for West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School, Oc
Date Created
1931-10-07
Description
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School invitation. 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 neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between H. Reid Hunter and Mrs. John Hope regarding the Superintendent In Charge High Schools receiving "Partial Report of the West Side Employment Committee of the Neighborhood Union". 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between H. Reid Hunter and Mrs. John Hope, October 6, 1931
Date Created
1931-10-06
Description
Correspondence between H. Reid Hunter and Mrs. John Hope regarding the Superintendent In Charge High Schools receiving "Partial Report of the West Side Employment Committee of the Neighborhood Union". 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 neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co., October 5, 1931
Date Created
1931-10-05
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 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 neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. John Hope and Keely Company, October 5, 1931
Date Created
1931-10-05
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. John Hope and J. M. High Co. regarding West Side Unemployment Relief Committee street carnival at Booker T. Washington High School. 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 neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee supporting families, schools, and fundraising. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report", July 1,1931
Date Created
1931-07-01
Description
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee supporting families, schools, and fundraising. 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 Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Relief Centered Around the Child: The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" detailing the program, work with schools, and health clinics. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Relief Centered Around the Child" Report, July 1, 1931
Date Created
1931-07-01
Description
"Relief Centered Around the Child: The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" detailing the program, work with schools, and health clinics. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities notes on activities with summary of health and educational activities along with a financial report. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities", June 30, 1931
Date Created
1931-06-30
Description
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities notes on activities with summary of health and educational activities along with a financial report. 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 Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery regarding an invitation to meet at Health Center. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery, March 10, 1931
Date Created
1931-03-10
Description
Correspondence between Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Shivery regarding an invitation to meet at Health Center. 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 neighborhoods, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Walter R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope including information about final report. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Walter R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope, March 9, 1931
Date Created
1931-03-09
Description
Correspondence between Walter R. Chivers and Mrs. John Hope including information about final report. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the program, work with local schools, and health clinics. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report", February 1,1931
Date Created
1931-02-01
Description
"The West Side Unemployment Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery detailing the program, work with local schools, and health clinics. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Frank Miller of Atlanta Community Chest and Mrs. John Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Frank Miller and Mrs. John Hope, January 30, 1931
Date Created
1931-01-30
Description
Correspondence between Frank Miller of Atlanta Community Chest and Mrs. John Hope. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee with the Street Carnival, schools, and families. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
"The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery detailing the work of the committee with the Street Carnival, schools, and families. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection