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Missouri ex rel. Gaines v. Canada, Registrar of the University of Missouri, 1938

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305 U.S. 337 (1938) MISSOURI EX REL. GAINES v. CANADA, REGISTRAR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, ET AL. No. 57. Supreme Court of United States. Argued November 9, 1938. Decided December 12, 1938. CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF…

Minstrel Show in Newspaper, April 11, 1960

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This newspaper photograph shows members of State's Mates rehearsing for their upcoming minstrel show.

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.

Mammy, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows a few of the State's Mates members performing in black face during their minstrel show.

Rockabye Your Baby, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows two members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."

Twice Foot Two, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows many members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."

Minstrels Arriving, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows several State's Mates members with suitcases performing in their minstrel show.

Platarco v. Demder, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows two characters in "The Backyard Minstrels" conversing.

Platarco Prepares, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows several of characters in "The Backyard Minstrels," one of which is holding a broom.

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.