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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A report entitled, "Negro Families in Need" prepared for the Neighborhood Union by the students of the Atlanta School of Social Work directed by Sarah Ginsberg on the economic conditions, health, and structure of Negro families in Atlanta. 86 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Negro Families in Need" Prepared for the Neighborhood Union, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
A report entitled, "Negro Families in Need" prepared for the Neighborhood Union by the students of the Atlanta School of Social Work directed by Sarah Ginsberg on the economic conditions, health, and structure of Negro families in Atlanta. 86 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, African American families, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Mrs. John Hope. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Petition from Neighborhood Union to Mayor and General Council of City of Atlanta, May 23, 1932
Date Created
1932-05-23
Description
Letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Mrs. John Hope. 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, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
L. D. Shivery letter to Mayor and Council on wall construction. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Mayor and Council Build a Wall Around Neighborhood Center as Requested," February 24, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-24
Description
L. D. Shivery letter to Mayor and Council on wall construction. 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--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Neighborhood Union. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Neighborhood Union and Mayor with City Council, February 24, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-24
Description
Draft of letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Neighborhood Union. 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 neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A three months reports on field work from the Neighborhood Union compiled by Mae Clark.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Reports on Field Work at Neighborhood Union, February 4, 1932 - May 14, 1932
Date Created
1932-02-04
Description
A three months reports on field work from the Neighborhood Union compiled by Mae Clark.
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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Letter to Mayor Key about Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Mayor Key and City Council, January 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Letter to Mayor Key about 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--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
District and Clinic Report, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 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--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key" report detailing the Union's work to recall Atlanta Mayor Key.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key" 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key" report detailing the Union's work to recall Atlanta Mayor Key.
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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Memo on Mayor Key's activities for the Neighborhood Union that revolve around the health center and concrete wall.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Memo on Mayor Key Activities for the Neighborhood Union, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Memo on Mayor Key's activities for the Neighborhood Union that revolve around the health center and concrete wall.
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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, African American--Healthy and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note on "Recall of Mayor Key" Neighborhood Union's role in getting Negroes registered at the time of election.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Recall of Mayor Key" Note, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Note on "Recall of Mayor Key" Neighborhood Union's role in getting Negroes registered at the time of election.
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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union works to prevent the attempted recall Mayor Key includes letter to the mayor and requests from union compiled by Mrs. L. D. Shivery.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Neighborhood Union Works to Prevent the Attempted Recall Mayor Key", 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Neighborhood Union works to prevent the attempted recall Mayor Key includes letter to the mayor and requests from union compiled by Mrs. L. D. 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 Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee 1932" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery, Secretary.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee," 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
"A Brief Summary of the High Points of Achievement of the Unemployment Committee 1932" compiled by Mrs. L.D. Shivery, Secretary.
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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American--Healthy and hygiene, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report which includes history of organization and activities of 1932.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Report, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
Neighborhood Union Report which includes history of organization and activities of 1932.
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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report on the sources of income, other than the earnings from relief organizations, for families with a summary of the data. 10 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on Relief and Other Sources of Income", circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on the sources of income, other than the earnings from relief organizations, for families with a summary of the data. 10 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--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report on the number of employed persons in the family which includes the occupation of male and female members, length of unemployment, and wages. 12 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on the Number of Employed Persons in a Family, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on the number of employed persons in the family which includes the occupation of male and female members, length of unemployment, and wages. 12 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--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, African American families
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Thank you letters from Unemployment Relief Committee to Randall Brothers Incorporated, Beck & Gregg Hardware Company, Southern Electric Supply Company, and Campbell Coal Company. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Unemployment Relief Committee, Randall Brothers Incorporated, Beck & Gregg Hardware Com
Date Created
1931-12-17
Description
Thank you letters from Unemployment Relief Committee to Randall Brothers Incorporated, Beck & Gregg Hardware Company, Southern Electric Supply Company, and Campbell Coal Company. 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, African American neighborhoods, Community development, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Thanksgiving greetings from West Side Unemployment Relief Committee. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from West Side Unemployment Relief Committee, November 25, 1932
Date Created
1931-11-25
Description
Thanksgiving greetings from West Side Unemployment Relief Committee. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Street Carnival detailing organizational and business partnerships, plans, committees, churches, and activities. 7 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Street Carnival Report, November 1931
Date Created
1931-11
Description
Report on the West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Street Carnival detailing organizational and business partnerships, plans, committees, churches, and activities. 7 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 churches, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. John Hope and Walter R. Chivers soliciting funds for the Community Chest and Unemployment Relief. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. John Hope, Walter R. Chivers, and Atlanta Community Chest, October 17, 1931
Date Created
1931-10-17
Description
Mrs. John Hope and Walter R. Chivers soliciting funds for the Community Chest and Unemployment Relief. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. John Hope and Walter R. Chivers soliciting funds for the Community Chest and Unemployment Relief. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Mrs. John Hope, Walter R. Chivers, and Atlanta Community Chest, October 17, 1931
Date Created
1931-10-17
Description
Mrs. John Hope and Walter R. Chivers soliciting funds for the Community Chest and Unemployment Relief. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection