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Before the Show, ca. 1962-1963
This image depicts three of the State's Mates preparing for their variety show.
Cross-Dressing, ca. 1962-1963
This photograph shows the State's Mates members dressed as men for their annual variety show.
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.
Platarco Prepares, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several of characters in "The Backyard Minstrels," one of which is holding a broom.
Platarco v. Demder, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows two characters in "The Backyard Minstrels" conversing.
Minstrels Arriving, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several State's Mates members with suitcases performing in their minstrel show.
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."
Twice Foot Two, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows many members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."
Rockabye Your Baby, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows two members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."
Mammy, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows a few of the State's Mates members performing in black face during their minstrel show.
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"A Statement of Support to the Non-Academic Workers by the Society of Afro-American Culture," March 18, 1969
![\"A Statement of Support to the Non-Academic Workers by the Society of Afro-American Culture,\" March 18, 1969.jpg](https://soh.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d36e8700b1279aeb75d868ee92a20017.jpg "\\"A Statement of Support to the Non-Academic Workers by the Society of Afro-American Culture,\\" March 18, 1969.jpg")
Signed by Dupree Simmons, the public relations coordinator of the Society of Afro-American Culture, this March 18, 1969 statement of support argued…