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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.

"'Mrs. NCSU' Winner Crowned," November 1968

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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.

"Domestic Trend on College Campus," December 1, 1955

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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.

"Gals to Get Ph.T. Diplomas," ca. 1964

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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.

"Mrs. NCSU Crowned," November 18, 1968

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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.

"Mrs. North Carolina State Contest for 1968-1969" Contestant Form

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This document is the 1968-1969 Mrs. NCSU Pageant contestant form.

"State's Mates Scenery 'Outstanding'," ca. 1968

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This was a letter to the editor submitted by the State's Mates board defending their organization and the Mrs. NCSU pageant.

"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…

Barbara Medders to Linda Sherrill, October 18, 1961

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This letter from a former president to Linda Sherrill and State's Mates updated them on life after her husband's graduation.

Board Meeting Minutes, January 17, 1966

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The board members discussed the sponsorship of the Good Wife Diploma Program after the student activities director suggested the idea to the State's Mates.