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State's Mates Presents The Backyard Minstrels, April 11, 1960
This image is the cover of the program for "State's Mates Presents: The Backyard Minstrels."
Minstrels Arriving, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several State's Mates members with suitcases performing in their minstrel show.
Platarco v. Demder, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows two characters in "The Backyard Minstrels" conversing.
Platarco Prepares, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several of characters in "The Backyard Minstrels," one of which is holding a broom.
Dancing in Circles, ca. 1962-1963
This photograph from the annual variety show depicts State's Mates members dancing around dressed as Native American women.
Cross-Dressing, ca. 1962-1963
This photograph shows the State's Mates members dressed as men for their annual variety show.
Before the Show, ca. 1962-1963
This image depicts three of the State's Mates preparing for their variety show.
Sing-A-Long, ca. 1962-1963
This image shows many of the State's Mates in costume singing on stage during the annual variety 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.
We're Moonward Bound! ca. 1961-1962
This is the cover of the program for the State's Mates moon themed variety show.
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Rita Butler to State's Mates, November, 16, 1965
This letter was written by the president of State's Mates to warn the members about an encyclopedia saleman that targeted students and pushed them to…