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University of Iowa Committee on Human Rights policies, 1958-1986

1964-08-11 Dean Ted McCarrel to Professor Richard Lloyd-Jones Page 3

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I. 95 Positive 

Most householders were receptive to discussing renting to Negroes -- they showed no hidden, expressed, or implied hostility or  prejudice toward the Negro. (The only persons who qualified their remarks were seven who stated that any new boy was introduced to the boys already living there and they decided if he would "fit in" two others were not renting presently to students and didn't particularly want to talk.)

Of the positive group, most had never been approached for a room by a Negro; some had held rooms for Negro students "who never came back"

It is felt that this group would rent to a Negro student unless he did not measure up personally to their requirements as a renter. 

II. 19 Questionable

This group was willing to discuss the possibility of renting to Negro students (except one lady, who, because of age and illness...didn't respond well to the interview)

Eight of this group indicated that they would sign an agreement and they would rent an an equal basis but they later indicated a bias (e.;g., "I would take all Negroes if I took one" or "I would be afraid if he were too black, but I would take a light, clean cut boy, etc." or "He would have to fit in socially, disposition wise, etc." Also, "My neighbors asked me what I would do and were not happy when I told them."

The other eight of this group probably would not sign an agreement and it is doubtful that they would rent to a Negro, in the opinion of this interviewer. Some of their statements were, that socially it would be an imposition upon the white students to rent to a Negro; or "I probably wouldn't when it came right down to it" or " The use of the bathroom would be the only thing; if I took all Negro boys that would be no problem." "Too much sex play between Negro and white students that always ends up in a mess." "Once they get in you can't get them out !" 

Three individuals were moved from the "negative" to "questionable" category on the basis of Mr. Rhatigan's visits. Two have previously rented to foreign students and seemed satisfied with the experience. The third case was moved to the "questionable" category after a long conversation with Mr. Rhatigan. This householder would not openly admit that Negroes would not be considered. On the basis of "reasonable doubt" she was placed in the questionable category. 

(contd., p.3)

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2. I. 95 Positive Most householders were receptive to discussing renting to Negroes -- they showed no hidden, expressed, or implied hostility or prejudice toward the Negro. (The only persons who qualified their remarks were seven who stated that any new boy was introduced to the boys already living there and they decided if he would "fit in" two others were not renting presently to students and didn't particularly want to talk.) Of the positive group, most had never been approached for a room by a Negro; some had held rooms for Negro students "who never came back" It is felt that this group would rent to a Negro student unless he did not measure up personally to their requirements as a renter. II. 19 Questionable This group was willing to discuss the possibility of renting to Negro students (except one lady, who, because of age and illness...didn't respond well to the interview) Eight of this group indicated that they would sign an agreement and they would rent an an equal basis but they later indicated a bias (e.;g., "I would take all Negroes if I took one" or "I would be afraid if he were too black, but I would take a light, clean cut boy, etc." or "He would have to fit in socially, disposition wise, etc." Also, "My neighbors asked me what I would do and were not happy when I told them." The other eight of this group probably would not sign an agreement and it is doubtful that they would rent to a Negro, in the opinion of this interviewer. Some of their statements were, that socially it would be an imposition upon the white students to rent to a Negro; or "I probably wouldn't when it came right down to it" or " The use of the bathroom would be the only thing; if I took all Negro boys that would be no problem." "Too much sex play between Negro and white students that always ends up in a mess." "Once they get in you can't get them out !" Three individuals were moved from the "negative" to "questionable" category on the basis of Mr. Rhatigan's visits. Two have previously rented to foreign students and seemed satisfied with the experience. The third case was moved to the "questionable" category after a long conversation with Mr. Rhatigan. This householder would not openly admit that Negroes would not be considered. On the basis of "reasonable doubt" she was placed in the questionable category. (contd., p.3)