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Before the Show, ca. 1962-1963
This image depicts three of the State's Mates preparing for their 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.
Dixie, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows many of the State's Mates members on-stage performing in their minstrel show.
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Students in Horticulture Lab
This photograph depicts two students, female and male, in the horticultural lab. Female agriculture students were more common in the 1970s…