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Burlington Self-Survey on Human Relations: Final report, 1950

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Yes, I think it would be a good idea to employ a Negro teacher. 
(#5081 - Schedule 57- Junior High School)

Among teachers who checked "yes" a few made qualifications which virtually negated the affirmative replies. Nevertheless, these 12 or 13 "yeses" checked and qualified were tabulated as affirmative and are accounted for in tables under a stated willingness to w
ork with a Negro teacher. 

Yes, no need for a Negro teacher at this time. 
(#5081 - Schedule 84 - Senior High School)

Yes, However have the feeling they are needed in school especially for their own race. 
(#5081 - Schedule 85 - School level not given)

Yes, I don't see the need for any in our system, but wouldn't object to one or more. 
(#5081 - Schedule 92 - Junior High School)

Yes, If that teacher were qualified for the job - a requirement of every teacher. 
(#5081 - Schedule 72- Junior College)

Yes, I fear it would not be a wise move to elect a Negro teacher in Burlington. (#5081 - schedule 64- Elementary School)

Yes, If in a city where such a policy is followed because of some need for doing so. 
(#5081 - Schedule 123 - School level not given)

A few teachers, who did not commit themselves on the question of willingness to work with a Negro teacher. commented:

(No answer checked)... I think they would be happier teaching in their own schools 
(#5081 - Schedule 122- Junior High School)

(No answer checked).... It seems to me you want a specific answer to a general question - How do we know a negro would want to work with us. (#5081 - Schedule 174 - Junior High School)

(No answer checked)... Personally, I'd probably be too busy to notice anything for myself, but the situation which could arise would be unhappy as a worker situation. 
(#5081 - Schedule 122 - Junior High School)

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40 Yes, I think it would be a good idea to employ a Negro teacher. (#5081 - Schedule 57- Junior High School) Among teachers who checked "yes" a few made qualifications which virtually negated the affirmative replies. Nevertheless, these 12 or 13 "yeses" checked and qualified were tabulated as affirmative and are accounted for in tables under a stated willingness to w ork with a Negro teacher. Yes, no need for a Negro teacher at this time. (#5081 - Schedule 84 - Senior High School) Yes, However have the feeling they are needed in school especially for their own race. (#5081 - Schedule 85 - School level not given) Yes, I don't see the need for any in our system, but wouldn't object to one or more. (#5081 - Schedule 92 - Junior High School) Yes, If that teacher were qualified for the job - a requirement of every teacher. (#5081 - Schedule 72- Junior College) Yes, I fear it would not be a wise move to elect a Negro teacher in Burlington. (#5081 - schedule 64- Elementary School) Yes, If in a city where such a policy is followed because of some need for doing so. (#5081 - Schedule 123 - School level not given) A few teachers, who did not commit themselves on the question of willingness to work with a Negro teacher. commented: (No answer checked)... I think they would be happier teaching in their own schools (#5081 - Schedule 122- Junior High School) (No answer checked).... It seems to me you want a specific answer to a general question - How do we know a negro would want to work with us. (#5081 - Schedule 174 - Junior High School) (No answer checked)... Personally, I'd probably be too busy to notice anything for myself, but the situation which could arise would be unhappy as a worker situation. (#5081 - Schedule 122 - Junior High School)