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Before the Show, ca. 1962-1963
This image depicts three of the State's Mates preparing for their variety show.
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Cross-Dressing, ca. 1962-1963
This photograph shows the State's Mates members dressed as men for their annual variety show.
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Dancing in Circles, ca. 1962-1963
This photograph from the annual variety show depicts State's Mates members dancing around dressed as Native American women.
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Platarco Prepares, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several of characters in "The Backyard Minstrels," one of which is holding a broom.
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Platarco v. Demder, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows two characters in "The Backyard Minstrels" conversing.
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Minstrels Arriving, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several State's Mates members with suitcases performing in their minstrel show.
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State's Mates Presents The Backyard Minstrels, April 11, 1960
This image is the cover of the program for "State's Mates Presents: The Backyard Minstrels."
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Twice Foot Two, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows many members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."
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Rockabye Your Baby, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows two members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."
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Mammy, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows a few of the State's Mates members performing in black face during their minstrel show.
Tags: Race, social activities, variety shows