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"Titles Nothing New to Mrs. NC State," November 1967
This article discusses the winner of the 1967 Mrs. NC State contest, Paula Miller.
Tags: beauty pageant, social activities
"Mrs. Miller is Contest[...]
Joe Hill's article (probably from The Technician) discusses not only the winner of the 1967 pageant, Paula Miller, but also the pageant itself. Hill criticizes the pageant for its lack of a swim suit competition, but praises its patriotic sentiment.
Tags: beauty pageant, social activities
Mrs. John Marcum, January 13, 1965
This photograph of Betty Marcum, Mrs. NC State for 1965, was originally printed in The Raleigh Times.
Tags: beauty pageant, social activities
State's Mate posing in blackface, April 11, 1960
This State's Mate posed for the camera in blackface backstage, before the start of the 1960 State's Mates minstrel show.
Tags: Race, social activities, variety shows
Talent at Mrs. NCS pageant, 1964
In this photograph one State's Mate is giving a musical performance for her talent in the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.
Tags: beauty pageant, social activities
State's Mates in gowns for Mrs. NCS pageant, 1964
This photograph shows all the particpants in the 1964 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant in their evening gowns.
Tags: beauty pageant, social activities
Gloria Wallace practicing for bathing suit presentation, n. d.
This undated photograph shows Gloria Wallace practicing modeling a swimsuit. It is unclear whether Wallace was doing this for a fashion show, a talent show, or the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.
Elaine Watkins demonstrating convertible outfit, n. d.
"Mrs. ____ Watkins (Elaine) goes through unique sewing talent of converting basic dress into work ensemble, and cocktail dress." (Description taken from reverse of photo)
Student Wives in Craft Shop, n. d.
This undated photograph shows members of State's Mates in the craft shop at North Carolina State University.
Tags: social activities
State's Mates Booth at carnival, n. d.
This undated photograph shows members of State's Mates manning a booth at the annual carnival in the Student Union.
Tags: school spirit, social activities
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Annual Report, School of Agriculture 1964-65

The excerpt from this annual report focuses on the expected salaries for graduates of the Agriculture Institute program in the mid-1960s. The School…