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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Resolution Presented to Local N.A.A.C.P., June 17, 1933
1933-06-17
"School of Citizenship Holds Graduating Exercises" resolution presented to Local N.A.A.C.P. from the Neighborhood Union.
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 Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"School of Citizenship Holds Graduating Exercises" resolution presented to Local N.A.A.C.P. from the Neighborhood Union.
"Committees Directing the Observance of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union," June 8-11, 19
1933-06-08
The committees directing the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Neighborhood Union report for the organization's anniversary.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The committees directing the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Neighborhood Union report for the organization's anniversary.
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, May 23, 1933
1933-05-23
Correspondence Between Atlanta School of Social Work and Mrs. John Hope, including a thank you and financial report from May Field Day. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union 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.
Field Day Program and Summary, May 20, 1933
1933-05-20
Field day program which includes the summary of activities and needs of the Unemployment Committee.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Field day program which includes the summary of activities and needs of the Unemployment Committee.
Original Copy of Resolutions of the Citizenship Service, May 15, 1933
1933-05-15
Original Copy of "Resolutions of the Citizenship Service" resolution signed by Union Committee.
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 Education
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Original Copy of "Resolutions of the Citizenship Service" resolution signed by Union Committee.
Miss Chadwick's Thirtieth Anniversary. May 27, 1933
1933-05
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.
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
Neighborhood Union 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.
Atlanta Community Chest Schedule 11-F, February 1933
1933-02
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Minutes, January 11, 1932 - November 21, 1933
1933
Minutes of Neighborhood Union and Executive Board.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes of Neighborhood Union and Executive Board.
Neighborhood Union Report, 1933
1933
Report on Neighborhood Union.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Report on Neighborhood Union.
Plan for the 25th Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union, 1933
1933
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union plans by Mrs. L.D. Shivery.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Neighborhood Union plans by Mrs. L.D. Shivery.
Unemployment Relief Committee Report, 1931-1933
1933
The Unemployment Relief Committee Report 1931-1933 listing committees members working.
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--Employment, African American--Economic conditions
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Unemployment Relief Committee Report 1931-1933 listing committees members working.
"Investigation of Negro Moving Picture Shows in Atlanta" 1933
1933
Investigation of Negro moving pictureshows in Atlanta describing Negro theaters in Atlanta.
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 arts
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Investigation of Negro moving pictureshows in Atlanta describing Negro theaters in Atlanta.
"Negro Families in Need" Prepared for the Neighborhood Union, 1933
1933
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.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
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.
Handwritten Document on the Y.W.C.A. Organization, 1933
1933
Handwritten Document on the Y.W.C.A. Organization work with Negro women and Mrs. Hope. 2 pages.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten Document on the Y.W.C.A. Organization work with Negro women and Mrs. Hope. 2 pages.
Chadwick School Pupils, 1933
1933
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside of a rustic shed.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside of a rustic shed.
Pupils of Chadwick School, 1933
1933
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside in a yard.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Orphanages, African American African American children
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
A group of Chadwick School pupils stand outside in a yard.
Miss Amy A. Chadwick, 1933
1933
Portrait of Miss Amy A. Chadwick.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, Orphanages
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Portrait of Miss Amy A. Chadwick.
Correspondence Between Neighborhood Union and Barge -Thompson Company, September 7, 1932
1932-09-07
Correspondence between Neighborhood Union and Barge -Thompson Company, regarding payment to Mr. William B. Thompson for the building of Neighborhood Union community house. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Neighborhood Union and Barge -Thompson Company, regarding payment to Mr. William B. Thompson for the building of Neighborhood Union community house. 1 page.
Atlanta Community Chest Schedule II-F Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic, August 1932
1932-08
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report which includes the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
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
Neighborhood Union 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.
Correspondence Between Howard University Art Department and Mrs. John Hope, May 24, 1932
1932-05-24
Correspondence between Howard University Art Department's James V. Herring and Mrs. John Hope, thanking Mrs. Hope for her support on behalf of the N.A.A.C.P. 1 page.
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American educators, African American education, African American universities and colleges, African American arts
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Howard University Art Department's James V. Herring and Mrs. John Hope, thanking Mrs. Hope for her support on behalf of the N.A.A.C.P. 1 page.