Note 17 — NEGROES IN DOMESTIC SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES[A]
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Three Sample References for Domestic Workers, New York City
July 14, 1921.
Winchester Ave., Bronx, N. Y.
To Whom it may Concern:
Doris X has been in my employ and performed her duties satisfactory. She is honest and capable.
Signed ——
The following person had two reference blanks containing the same questions filled out by her former employers. She had been a child's nurse in the first position and nurse-maid in the second.
First Blank. January 27, 1923.Second Blank. Jan. 30, 1923.
Is she honest?Exceptionally soYes
Is she temperate?YesYes
Is she neat?YesYes
What of her disposition?Best I have ever seenWonderful
Does she thoroughly understand her work?YesYes
Why did she leave?Presumably to be near her husbandBecause she was tired of permanence and had a chance to go to the states with our friend
Remarks—Her services with our family for five years have always been most satisfactory.