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This list of prizes for the 1964 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant shows the extent to which State's Mates was able to get support from local merchants. All participants received at least one prize; high-placing contestants received sets of prizes.

In this photograph one State's Mate is giving a musical performance for her talent in the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.

This photograph shows all the particpants in the 1964 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant in their evening gowns.

This undated photograph shows Gloria Wallace practicing modeling a swimsuit. It is unclear whether Wallace was doing this for a fashion show, a talent show, or the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.

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

This undated photograph is of Linda Edwards performing a baton routine. It is unclear whether this talent was performed at a talent show or at the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.

The photograph was taken of four of the finalists in the 1964 Mrs. NC State pageant.

This photograph shows the winner of the 1965 Mrs. NC State pageant, Mrs. Betty Marcum, getting crowned by her husband, John Marcum.

This photograph is of the 6 finalists from the 1965 Mrs. NC State pageant.

This report outlined the 1964 Mrs. NC State contest and included the application to enter, a list of sponsors and donors, information about the contestants, the judges, and the attendance numbers for each night.