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 schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Community Chest Schedule 11-F, February 1933
Date Created
1933-02
Description
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report which includes the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Community Chest Schedule II-F Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic, August 1932
Date Created
1932-08
Description
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report which includes the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A report on the diets of Negro families which includes a list meals on interview day, cost of food, and summary of data. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on the Diets of Families, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
A report on the diets of Negro families which includes a list meals on interview day, cost of food, and summary of data. 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, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American families
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The reports on housing condition, types of insurance, amounts of debts, types of sickness, and treatment of families with a summary of the data. 22 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Reports on Housing and Health Conditions of Families, circa 1933
Date Created
1931/1937
Description
The reports on housing condition, types of insurance, amounts of debts, types of sickness, and treatment of families with a summary of the data. 22 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 Americans--Health and hygiene
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
Notes from Unemployment Committee meeting detailing street carnival, fundraising, district reports, articles, correspondence, and timeline of events. 15 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes From Unemployment Committee Meeting, August 26, 1931
Date Created
1931-08-26
Description
Notes from Unemployment Committee meeting detailing street carnival, fundraising, district reports, articles, correspondence, and timeline of events. 15 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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
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
"West Side Unemployment Relief Committee of the Neighborhood Union Report of Relief Work" district report detailing clinics, meetings, and homes served. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"West Side Unemployment Relief Committee of the Neighborhood Union Report of Relief Work", July 1, 1931
Date Created
1931-07-01
Description
"West Side Unemployment Relief Committee of the Neighborhood Union Report of Relief Work" district report detailing clinics, meetings, and homes served. 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--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
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
"West Side Starts Health Campaign" article on the Neighborhood Union's extensive health program. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"West Side Starts Health Campaign", May 10, 1931
Date Created
1931-05-10
Description
"West Side Starts Health Campaign" article on the Neighborhood Union's extensive health program. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Quarterly Report of the Pre-School-Age Clinic of the Neighborhood which includes the summary of work, aid given, and number of families assisted. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Quarterly Report of the Pre-School-Age Clinic of the Neighborhood, April-June 1931
Date Created
1931-04
Description
Quarterly Report of the Pre-School-Age Clinic of the Neighborhood which includes the summary of work, aid given, and number of families assisted. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope's handwritten report on chair of the relief committee of the Neighborhood Union including organization's questionnaire, correspondence, report of relief work, and summary of work. 18 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Hope Report, March 31, 1931
Date Created
1931-03-31
Description
Mrs. Hope's handwritten report on chair of the relief committee of the Neighborhood Union including organization's questionnaire, correspondence, report of relief work, and summary of work. 18 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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
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
Handwritten draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" which includes notes on detailing work with schools, families, and health clinics. 9 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report", 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Handwritten draft of "The West Side Unemployment Relief Committee Issues Its Annual Report" which includes notes on detailing work with schools, families, and health clinics. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Program with order of performance detailing Red Cross, Neighborhood Union House, and Spirit of Expansion. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Overture, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Program with order of performance detailing Red Cross, Neighborhood Union House, and Spirit of Expansion. 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--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Timeline of the Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union from Feb. 5 to Mar. 13 detailing the organization's work with children, schools, social activities, and health compiled by Henrietta I. Smith. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union," circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Timeline of the Community Organization Work at the Neighborhood Union from Feb. 5 to Mar. 13 detailing the organization's work with children, schools, social activities, and health compiled by Henrietta I. Smith. 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--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Woman's State Committee on the Negro Home Guide for Study for capturing of data of Negro women's demographics which includes the house, family, property, family culture, health, and employment. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Woman's State Committee on the Negro Home Guide for Study", circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Woman's State Committee on the Negro Home Guide for Study for capturing of data of Negro women's demographics which includes the house, family, property, family culture, health, and employment. 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, African American families, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note from Mrs. John Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. John Hope and Mrs Lydia Andrews, May 11, 1927
Date Created
1927-05-11
Description
Note from 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 Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Letter from Director of Demonstrations to Miss Lugenia B. Hope. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Health Demonstration Committee Correspondence, January 15, 1927
Date Created
1927-01-15
Description
Letter from Director of Demonstrations to Miss Lugenia B. Hope. 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 Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Blank Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign "Burn Bury Beautify" form that captures property and street details of families. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign Form, 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Blank Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign "Burn Bury Beautify" form that captures property and street details of families. 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--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection