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  • Tags: variety shows

Before the Show, ca. 1962-1963

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This image depicts three of the State's Mates preparing for their variety show.

Cross-Dressing, ca. 1962-1963

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This photograph shows the State's Mates members dressed as men for their annual variety show.

Dancing in Circles, ca. 1962-1963

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This photograph from the annual variety show depicts State's Mates members dancing around dressed as Native American women.

Platarco Prepares, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows several of characters in "The Backyard Minstrels," one of which is holding a broom.

Platarco v. Demder, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows two characters in "The Backyard Minstrels" conversing.

Minstrels Arriving, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows several State's Mates members with suitcases performing in their minstrel show.

State's Mates Presents The Backyard Minstrels, April 11, 1960

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This image is the cover of the program for "State's Mates Presents: The Backyard Minstrels."

Twice Foot Two, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows many members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."

Rockabye Your Baby, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows two members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."

Mammy, April 11, 1960

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This photograph shows a few of the State's Mates members performing in black face during their minstrel show.