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"Betty Marcum Named 'Mrs. NC State,'" January 13, 1968

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This article from The Technician discusses the winner of the 1965 Mrs. NC State pageant, Betty Marcum.

"Dances to Victory, States Mates Winner Chosen," January 1966

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The article in the school newspaper announced the winner of the Mrs. NC State 1966 title.

"Distribution of Prizes," January 12, 1964

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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.

"Mrs. Miller is Contest[...]

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Joe Hill's article (probably from The Technician) discusses not only the winner of the 1967 pageant, Paula Miller, but also the pageant itself. Hill criticizes the pageant for its lack of a swim suit competition, but praises its patriotic sentiment.

"Mrs. NC State Has Poise and Dignity," January 1965

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Betsy Brian's article discusses the winner of the 1965 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant, Betty Marcum.

"Mrs. NC State Now Being Chosen," January 8, 1965

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This article from The Technician discusses the upcoming 1965 Mrs. NC State pageant.

"Mrs. NC State To Be Chosen Monday Night," ca. 1964

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This newspaper article announced the date and time for the Mrs. NC State contest.

"Mrs. NC State? The Choice Will Be Made Monday Night," January 8, 1965

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This article from The News and Observer discusses the upcoming 1965 Mrs. NC State pageant and its contestants.

"Mrs. NCSU Contest Set for Saturday," November 1967

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This article discusses the upcoming 1967 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant and its contestants.

"Mrs. NCSU Crowned," November 1968

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Mary Porterfield's article in The Technician, discussing the 1968-1969 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant, described the atmosphere of the pageant and the winner, Shirley Trottier, before criticizing the pageant for limiting itself to married women in an…