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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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
Portrait of Miss Amy A. Chadwick.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Miss Amy A. Chadwick, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
Portrait of Miss Amy A. Chadwick.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, Orphanages
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
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
A group of women gather at a table filled with cakes and flowers. Written on recto: May 27, 1933. Anniversary celebrating Miss Chadwick's thirtieth year of service in the Leonard Street Orphan Home.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Miss Chadwick's Thirtieth Anniversary. May 27, 1933
Date Created
1933-05
Description
A group of women gather at a table filled with cakes and flowers. Written on recto: May 27, 1933. Anniversary celebrating Miss Chadwick's thirtieth year of service in the Leonard Street Orphan Home.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Events and programs, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside of a rustic shed.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Pupils, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside of a rustic shed.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside in a yard.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Pupils of Chadwick School, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside in a yard.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Portrait of Miss Amy A. Chadwick.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Miss Amy A. Chadwick, 1933
Date Created
1933
Description
Portrait of Miss Amy A. Chadwick.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mary McDowell standing in yard. Written on verso: Miss Mary Mc Dowell at Chicago U. settlement house at stack yards. Written on recto: Just a friendly reminder 1931.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mary McDowell, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Mary McDowell standing in yard. Written on verso: Miss Mary Mc Dowell at Chicago U. settlement house at stack yards. Written on recto: Just a friendly reminder 1931.
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 and Interracial Women's Group on steps of a porch, International Council of Women of Darker Races, circa 1930. Written on verso: Back row: second left, Mrs. Moton, third left, Mrs. Hope. Mrs. Bethune, first row, first from right.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope and Interracial Women's Group, International Council of Women of Darker Races, circa 1
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope and Interracial Women's Group on steps of a porch, International Council of Women of Darker Races, circa 1930. Written on verso: Back row: second left, Mrs. Moton, third left, Mrs. Hope. Mrs. Bethune, first row, first from right.
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
African American neighborhood children and family on porch and in the yard circa 1930. Written on recto: When grownups got too inquisitive as to why I was taking pictures, I asked this gang if any of them wanted a picture. They all stood still except one, who rushed down the street like a fire engine shouting: "Come get your pitcher took, Lady taking pitchers don't cost nothing!".
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Children, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
African American neighborhood children and family on porch and in the yard circa 1930. Written on recto: When grownups got too inquisitive as to why I was taking pictures, I asked this gang if any of them wanted a picture. They all stood still except one, who rushed down the street like a fire engine shouting: "Come get your pitcher took, Lady taking pitchers don't cost nothing!".
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
A group of Chadwick School pupils and a teacher sit on the steps of the school.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Pupils, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of Chadwick School pupils and a teacher sit on the steps of the school.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School children climb the steps of a playground slide.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Playground, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of Chadwick School children climb the steps of a playground slide.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School children climb the steps of a playground slide.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Playground, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of Chadwick School children climb the steps of a playground slide.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School pupils sit on the steps of the school.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Pupils, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of Chadwick School pupils sit on the steps of the school.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Exterior of Chadwick school with a car parked outside. Written on recto: Roof donated by Mr. S. Mueller, founder of the Mueller Macaroni Company, Newark, New Jersey.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Home Exterior, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Exterior of Chadwick school with a car parked outside. Written on recto: Roof donated by Mr. S. Mueller, founder of the Mueller Macaroni Company, Newark, New Jersey.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Four women work in the kitchen with a cat under the table.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Kitchen Workers, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Four women work in the kitchen with a cat under the table.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American women, Pets, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Young girls sit and eat in the dining room.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Dining Room, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Young girls sit and eat in the dining room.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Exterior of Chadwick Home with School in background. Written on recto: Chadwick Home and School.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Home and School Exterior, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Exterior of Chadwick Home with School in background. Written on recto: Chadwick Home and School.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Exterior of Chadwick School. Written on recto: Chadwick School
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick School Exterior, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Exterior of Chadwick School. Written on recto: Chadwick School
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of girls pose with trophies.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Fitness Class, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of girls pose with trophies.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American teenagers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Four girls crouch at a track starting line.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Track and Field, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Four girls crouch at a track starting line.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American teenagers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls form a cheer pyramid.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Cheer Pyramid, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Girls form a cheer pyramid.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American teenagers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick home under construction.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Chadwick Home, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Chadwick home under construction.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Portrait of Amy Chadwick. Written on recto: (Miss) Amy A. Chadwick.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Miss Amy A. Chadwick, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Portrait of Amy Chadwick. Written on recto: (Miss) Amy A. Chadwick.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of children and teenagers gather in a yard. Written on recto: Last pupils of Chadwick School.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Last Pupils of Chadwick School, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of children and teenagers gather in a yard. Written on recto: Last pupils of Chadwick School.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American students, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A young girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl on Bike, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A young girl rides a tricycle with a cat on her lap.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Pets, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of girls stand on the steps wearing sashes and exercise outfits.
Neighborhood Union Collection
High School Students, circa 1932
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A group of girls stand on the steps wearing sashes and exercise outfits.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls wear exercise outfits and perform headstands and balance formations.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Fitness Class, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Girls wear exercise outfits and perform headstands and balance formations.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls wear exercise outfits and perform headstands and balance formations.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Fitness Class, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Girls wear exercise outfits and perform headstands and balance formations.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls wear exercise outfits and perform a pyramid formation.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Cheer Pyramid, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Girls wear exercise outfits and perform a pyramid formation.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Physical education and training, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A girl stands with a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girl and Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A girl stands with a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls play in the snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls play in the snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls play in the snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls with Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls with Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls stand with a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Two girls build a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Two girls build a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls stand behind a bird feeder filled with snow.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls in Snow, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Three girls stand behind a bird feeder filled with snow.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Three girls build a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Three girls build a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of the children's library. Written on recto: Children's library given by the Misses Young of Newtown Center, Massachusetts.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Interior of the children's library. Written on recto: Children's library given by the Misses Young of Newtown Center, Massachusetts.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of the children's library. Written on recto: Children's library given by the Misses Young of Newtown Center, Massachusetts.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Interior of the children's library. Written on recto: Children's library given by the Misses Young of Newtown Center, Massachusetts.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of children'1 dormitory bedroom. Written on recto: Children's dormitory.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Dormitory, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Interior of children'1 dormitory bedroom. Written on recto: Children's dormitory.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Buildings and grounds, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Six girls build a snowman.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Girls Building Snowman, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Six girls build a snowman.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A fireplace and mantle in the Chadwick home. Written on recto: Picture over mantle and fireplace equipment given by Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Fireplace, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A fireplace and mantle in the Chadwick home. Written on recto: Picture over mantle and fireplace equipment given by Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A Christmas tree with dolls and toys laid out underneath.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Christmas Tree and Presents, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A Christmas tree with dolls and toys laid out underneath.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children read and play in the library.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Children read and play in the library.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of the office with a woman and tree girls. Written on recto: Office in the old home. Girl standing is now (1933) teaching music in Chicago. Children on couch - one is a trained nurse, the other one is a teacher.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Office in the Old Home, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Interior of the office with a woman and tree girls. Written on recto: Office in the old home. Girl standing is now (1933) teaching music in Chicago. Children on couch - one is a trained nurse, the other one is a teacher.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, African American children, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A woman holds a young child. Written on recto: Motherhood.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mother and Child, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A woman holds a young child. Written on recto: Motherhood.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A woman stands in front of a door holding a diploma. Written on recto: College graduate.
Neighborhood Union Collection
College Graduate, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
A woman stands in front of a door holding a diploma. Written on recto: College graduate.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Interior of the children's library.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Children's Library, circa 1933
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Interior of the children's library.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Interior decoration, Orphanages
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection