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  • Collection: The Good Wife Diploma

"Domestic Trend on College Campus," December 1, 1955

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This article from Statelog discusses the rising number of married students at North Carolina State University and the increasing popularity of State's Mates as a response to this trend.

"States Mates Celebrate 10th Birthday," April 12, 1958

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This article from The Raleigh Times discusses the variety show State's Mates put on in celebration of the organization's tenth birthday.

Program for State's Mates Annual Variety Show, April 14, 1958

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This document is a program for the tenth anniversary variety show of State's Mates. The show included a fashion show, skits, and musical medleys.

History of State's Mates, ca. 1956-1957

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This history, drafted during the 1956-1957 academic year, was written to promote membership in State's Mates and discussed the reorganization of State's Mates in the 1950's to encourage further socializing.

High Steppers, May 20, 1955

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This newspaper clipping depicts a group of State's Mates members performing in an end-of-year talent show.

College Wives Entertain, December 22, 1954

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This newspaper clipping shows the women of State's Mates preparing for an upcoming Christmas event.

Student Wives, October 15, 1955

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This newspaper photograph shows the officers of State's Mates gearing up for a meeting.

State's Mates Yearbook Cover, ca. 1955-1956

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This cartoon from the State's Mates yearbook cover depicts the difficulties of being a student wife.

State's Mates Yearbook Cover, ca. 1956-1957

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This drawing of "The Good Wife Diploma" appeared on the cover of the State's Mates annual yearbook.

State's Mates Yearbook Cover, ca. 1959-1960

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This illustration depicts two wedding rings linked with a class ring, signifying the connection between the married couples and the university.