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This image shows two State's Mates members dressed as "moon beatnicks."

This State's Mate posed for the camera in blackface backstage, before the start of the 1960 State's Mates minstrel show.

This undated photograph shows Gloria Wallace practicing modeling a swimsuit. It is unclear whether Wallace was doing this for a fashion show, a talent show, or the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.

"Mrs. ____ Watkins (Elaine) goes through unique sewing talent of converting basic dress into work ensemble, and cocktail dress." (Description taken from reverse of photo)

This undated photograph is of a member of State's Mates singing for one of the annual talent shows.

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.

This photograph, used for a yearbook collage, shows three members of State's Mates in blackface for their minstrel show in 1960.