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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.

"All Girl Show," March 16, 1962

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This document is a flyer for the State's Mates variety show in March of 1962.

"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.

"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.