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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Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Association Report of Educational Department, Colored department report from June 12 to July 17, 1919 from Mrs. John Hope. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Association Report of Educational Department, June 17, 1919
Date Created
1919-06-17
Description
Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Association Report of Educational Department, Colored department report from June 12 to July 17, 1919 from Mrs. John Hope. 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 American--Health and hygiene, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Colored Women's War Work Council Organization outline. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Colored Women's War Work Council Organization, circa 1915
Date Created
1912/1918
Description
Atlanta Colored Women's War Work Council Organization outline. 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, World War (1914-1918)
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Negro Public Schools report by the Atlanta Women's Social Improvement Committee. 13 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Atlanta Negro Public Schools Report, March 1915
Date Created
1915-03
Description
Atlanta Negro Public Schools report by the Atlanta Women's Social Improvement Committee. 13 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--Education, African American children
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Chairmen Who Have Signed Up" report by zones. 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Chairmen Who Have Signed Up" Report, circa 1920
Date Created
1920/1926
Description
"Chairmen Who Have Signed Up" report by zones. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Welfare Department report on how to care for children by Miss J. L. Stark, Chairman. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Welfare Department Report, January 29, 1924
Date Created
1924-01-29
Description
Child Welfare Department report on how to care for children by Miss J. L. Stark, Chairman. 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 American children, African American--Health and hygiene
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Welfare For Negro Communities report for National Child Welfare Association. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Child Welfare For Negro Communities Report, 1920
Date Created
1920
Description
Child Welfare For Negro Communities report for National Child Welfare Association. 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 American children
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Citizens Committee report and petition to Mayor Walter A. Sims, W. W. Gaines, and W. A. Sutton. 16 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Citizens Committee Report and Petition, September 29, 1923
Date Created
1923-09-29
Description
Citizens Committee report and petition to Mayor Walter A. Sims, W. W. Gaines, and W. A. Sutton. 16 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--Education
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Community Organization report on the Neighborhood Boys Clubs. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Community Organization Report, circa 1925
Date Created
1923/1929
Description
Community Organization report on the Neighborhood Boys Clubs. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Conference Committee Report on the creation of a sub-committee. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Conference Committee Report, October 27, 1920
Date Created
1920
Description
Conference Committee Report on the creation of a sub-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, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African American universities and colleges, Atlanta Urban League, African American--Education, African American--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Angie E. Kendall from Spelman Seminary and Mrs. Hope about property. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Angie E. Kendall and Mrs. Hope, February 18, 1916
Date Created
1916-02-18
Description
Correspondence between Angie E. Kendall from Spelman Seminary and Mrs. Hope about property. 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 Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Community Development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Bazoline E. Usher and Mrs. John Hope with an itemized statement of the Junior Red Cross. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Bazoline E. Usher and Mrs. John Hope, November 10, 1920
Date Created
1920-11-10
Description
Correspondence between Bazoline E. Usher and Mrs. John Hope with an itemized statement of the Junior Red Cross. 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 Americans--Education, African American children, Community Development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Beatrice D. Walker and Mrs. John Hope about Miss Ruffin. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Beatrice D. Walker and Mrs. John Hope, 1920
Date Created
1920
Description
Correspondence between Beatrice D. Walker and Mrs. John Hope about Miss Ruffin. 5 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Better Homes in America and Mrs. John Hope with a thank you letter from Secretary Better Homes. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Better Homes in America and Mrs. John Hope, May 27, 1925
Date Created
1925-05-27
Description
Correspondence between Better Homes in America and Mrs. John Hope with a thank you letter from Secretary Better Homes. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Clara G. Sale and Mrs. Hope with enclosed copy of Mr. Bush's reference letter for Miss Williams. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Clara G. Sale and Mrs. Hope, February 10, 1916
Date Created
1916-02-10
Description
Correspondence between Clara G. Sale and Mrs. Hope with enclosed copy of Mr. Bush's reference letter for Miss Williams. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Clara Gable Sale and Mrs. Hope about finances. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Clara Gable Sale and Mrs. Hope, circa 1915
Date Created
1913/1919
Description
Correspondence between Clara Gable Sale and Mrs. Hope about finances. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Clara Gable Sale and Mrs. Hope about Ruggles Street Neighborhood House. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Clara Gable Sale and Mrs. Hope, December 1, 1915
Date Created
1915-12-01
Description
Correspondence between Clara Gable Sale and Mrs. Hope about Ruggles Street Neighborhood House. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Dr. Jones and Mrs. John Hope about the Community Chest. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Dr. Jones and Mrs. John Hope, 1926
Date Created
1926
Description
Correspondence between Dr. Jones and Mrs. John Hope about the Community Chest. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between E. K. Jones and Mrs. John Hope, including a list of organizations affiliated with the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. 2 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between E. K. Jones and Mrs. John Hope, May 12, 1917
Date Created
1917-05-12
Description
Correspondence between E. K. Jones and Mrs. John Hope, including a list of organizations affiliated with the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Community Development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Civil rights, Atlanta Urban League, Community Development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Edna E. Lawson and Mrs. John Hope about the Social Service Institute outline for a course of lectures from Spelman Seminary. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Edna E. Lawson and Mrs. John Hope, January 19, 1922
Date Created
1922-01-19
Description
Correspondence between Edna E. Lawson and Mrs. John Hope about the Social Service Institute outline for a course of lectures from Spelman Seminary. 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 Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Community Development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence between Ernest T. Attwell and Mr. Chivers with a request for recreational activities for Colored people from Community Service. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence Between Ernest T. Attwell and Mr. Chivers, January 31, 1925
Date Created
1925-01-31
Description
Correspondence between Ernest T. Attwell and Mr. Chivers with a request for recreational activities for Colored people from Community Service. 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
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection