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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  • Subjects = African Americans--Health and hygiene
Atlanta Committee on Women's Interracial Activities notes on activities with summary of health and educational activities along with a financial report. 3 pages.
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.
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report of the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
The schedule for the Neighborhood Union Children's Clinic report which includes the number of cases, visitors, and physician hours. 1 page.
Blank Atlanta Health and Clean-Up Campaign "Burn Bury Beautify" form that captures property and street details of families. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Bulletin of Circle for Negro War Relief Incorporated detailing work for war relief, what the units are doing, officers of the circle and the organization buying an ambulance for the Government. 3 pages.
Letter from Director of Demonstrations to Miss Lugenia B. Hope. 1 page.
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.
Correspondence between National Child Welfare Association and Mrs. John Hope with an edit of letter. 2 pages.
Note from Mrs. John Hope. 1 page.
Correspondence from Pastor A. D. Williams of Ebenezer Baptist Church endorsing Mrs. John Hope. 3 pages.
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.
African Americans participating in the Free Medical Clinic circa 1920. Written on recto: Conducts Free Medical Clinic. Written on verso: Neighborhood house, Summerhill. Activities discontinued for lack of funds.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Minutes of the Called Meeting Woman's Section of Georgia Race Relations Committee detailing committee work, members present, health work, and education. 11 pages.
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
An underdeveloped neighborhood with single and multiple family housing and an unpaved street in Atlanta.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes from National Clean-Up Campaigns which include timeline of activities, and first clinic for Negro children in Atlanta in 1908. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes from Unemployment Committee meeting detailing street carnival, fundraising, district reports, articles, correspondence, and timeline of events. 15 pages.
African American nurses holding babies in front of a Neighborhood House circa 1920.
African American nurses and group in front of the Neighborhood House circa 1920.
Neighborhood Union Collection