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Dixie, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows many of the State's Mates members on-stage performing in their minstrel show.
Tags: Race, social activities, variety shows
Moon Beatnicks, ca. 1961-1962
This image shows two State's Mates members dressed as "moon beatnicks."
Tags: social activities, variety shows
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.
Tags: social activities, variety shows
Minstrel Show in Newspaper, April 11, 1960
This newspaper photograph shows members of State's Mates rehearsing for their upcoming minstrel show.
Tags: promotional, Race, social activities, variety shows
High Steppers, May 20, 1955
This newspaper clipping depicts a group of State's Mates members performing in an end-of-year talent show.
Tags: social activities, variety shows
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.
Tags: Race, social activities, variety shows
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.
Singer at State's Mates Variety Show, n. d.
This undated photograph is of a member of State's Mates singing for one of the annual talent shows.
Tags: social activities, variety shows
Elaine Watkins demonstrating convertible outfit, n. d.
"Mrs. ____ Watkins (Elaine) goes through unique sewing talent of converting basic dress into work ensemble, and cocktail dress." (Description taken from reverse of photo)
Gloria Wallace practicing for bathing suit presentation, n. d.
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.
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1983 USDA Minority Research Apprentices.
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