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"Domestic Trend on College Campus," December 1, 1955
This article from Statelog discusses the rising number of married students at North Carolina State University and the increasing popularity of State's Mates as a response to this trend.
"Mrs. North Carolina State Contest for 1968-1969" Contestant Form
This document is the 1968-1969 Mrs. NCSU Pageant contestant form.
Susan Dyer to Dr. and Mrs. Harry C. Kelly, June 25, 1969
This letter was written by the president of States Mates to Dr. Harry Kelly and his wife thanking them for distributing Good Wife Diplomas at the special ceremony for wives of senior male students.
"'Mrs. NCSU' Winner Crowned," November 1968
This article is about the winner of the 1968 Mrs. NCSU pageant, Shirley Trottier; includes information about her participation in the pageant, her husband, and her secretary job at a local hotel.
"State's Mates Scenery 'Outstanding'," ca. 1968
This was a letter to the editor submitted by the State's Mates board defending their organization and the Mrs. NCSU pageant.
"Mrs. NCSU Crowned," November 18, 1968
In this article from the Technician, Mary Porterfield covers the Mrs. NCSU pageant but highlights the lack of an audience at the event; she suggests having a Miss NCSU pageant would attract more attendees.
"Gals to Get Ph.T. Diplomas," ca. 1964
This article announced the ceremony in which the senior members of States Mate's that received their Good Wife Diplomas, also known as the "Putting Hubby Through" (Ph. T) diplomas.
Can-Can Rehearsal, ca. 1960-1961
This newspaper clipping shows the State's Mates members practicing a dance for their annual Valentine's Day banquet.
The Wedding Party, February 10, 1960
This photograph shows the male partipants in costume for the womanless wedding event.
Sweetheart Banquet, February 1963
This photograph shows members of State's Mates with their husbands at the annual Valentine's banquet.
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