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  • Collection: The Good Wife Diploma

Correspondence Between Secretary Mary Young and the Hilltop Home, May 19, 1960

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This letter to the Hilltop Home accompanied a monetary donation from the State's Mates organization.

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Cross-Dressing, ca. 1962-1963

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This photograph shows the State's Mates members dressed as men for their annual variety show.

Dancing in Circles, ca. 1962-1963

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This photograph from the annual variety show depicts State's Mates members dancing around dressed as Native American women.

Dixie, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows many of the State's Mates members on-stage performing in their minstrel show.

Donna Logan to Catherine Reynolds, March 31, 1969

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In this letter, Donna Logan, president of State's Mates, explains to Catherine Reynolds that the Mrs. NC State pageant had replaced the talent shows.

Donna Logan to Susan Dyer, ca. 1969

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This letter was written by the outgoing president to the new president offering suggestions to make the year run more smoothly for her.

Dorothea Dix Flyer, Autumn 1960

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This pamphlet lists the needs of the Dorothea Dix Hospital and requests aid from organizations that are willing to help.

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Elaine Watkins demonstrating convertible outfit, n. d.

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"Mrs. ____ Watkins (Elaine) goes through unique sewing talent of converting basic dress into work ensemble, and cocktail dress." (Description taken from reverse of photo)

Emily Terrell to "New Madam President," May 17, 1955

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This letter was written by the 1954-1955 president of State's Mates, Emily Terrell, to her then-unknown successor. In it, Terrell described some of the tactics she and veteran members had developed to ensure the smooth operation of the club, as well…

Examining the State's Mates Agromeck Page, ca. 1962-1963

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This photgraph shows members of the Publicity Committee looking over their spread in the Agromeck.