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Linda Edwards twirling fire, n. d.
This undated photograph is of Linda Edwards performing a baton routine. It is unclear whether this talent was performed at a talent show or at the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.
Three State's Mates posing in blackface, April 11, 1960
This photograph, used for a yearbook collage, shows three members of State's Mates in blackface for their minstrel show in 1960.
High Steppers, May 20, 1955
This newspaper clipping depicts a group of State's Mates members performing in an end-of-year talent show.
Minstrel Show in Newspaper, April 11, 1960
This newspaper photograph shows members of State's Mates rehearsing for their upcoming minstrel show.
First Woman on the Moon! ca. 1961-1962
This image shows one of the State's Mates members standing with a rocket before the moon themed variety show.
Moon Beatnicks, ca. 1961-1962
This image shows two State's Mates members dressed as "moon beatnicks."
Dixie, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows many of the State's Mates members on-stage performing in their minstrel show.
Mammy, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows a few of the State's Mates members performing in black face during their minstrel show.
Rockabye Your Baby, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows two members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."
Twice Foot Two, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows many members of State's Mates on stage during their performance of "The Backyard Minstrels."
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"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…