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'I Can't Say No'- Womanless Wedding, February 10, 1960

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This newspaper clipping shows the husbands of several State's Mates members dressed as women for a "womanless wedding" event.

With this Ring? February 10, 1960

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This newspaper photograph shows two husbands of State's Mates members "getting married."

Womanless Wedding, February 10, 1960

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This newspaper photograph shows two of the "womanless wedding" participants walking down the aisle.

Catherine Reynolds to State's Mates president, December 2, 1968

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In this postcard, Catherine Reynolds writes to the State's Mates president asking if student wives still put on a yearly talent show because she wanted to attend again.

Donna Logan to Catherine Reynolds, March 31, 1969

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In this letter, Donna Logan, president of State's Mates, explains to Catherine Reynolds that the Mrs. NC State pageant had replaced the talent shows.

"Tips For Happy 'Survival' in Raleigh," n. d.

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This document offered tips about everyday needs to women who were new to the Raleigh area, including where to shop, points of interest, and where to go for health needs. It was compiled by the Graduate Dames, the women's organization for wives of…

Margie Bridger to Willa Rae Bowen, March 27, 1956

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Bridger's response to Bowen's letter discussed the opinions of three members of State's Mates concerning Bowen's earlier inquiry on the happiness and problems of student marriage. Enclosed with the letter was an outline of some of the problems that…

State's Mates Yearbook Cover, ca. 1955-1956

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This cartoon from the State's Mates yearbook cover depicts the difficulties of being a student wife.

State's Mates Yearbook Cover, ca. 1956-1957

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This drawing of "The Good Wife Diploma" appeared on the cover of the State's Mates annual yearbook.

State's Mates Yearbook Cover, ca. 1959-1960

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This illustration depicts two wedding rings linked with a class ring, signifying the connection between the married couples and the university.