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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.
Moon Beatnicks, ca. 1961-1962
This image shows two State's Mates members dressed as "moon beatnicks."
Minstrels Arriving, April 11, 1960
This photograph shows several State's Mates members with suitcases performing in their minstrel show.
Minstrel Show in Newspaper, April 11, 1960
This newspaper photograph shows members of State's Mates rehearsing for their upcoming 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.
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.
High Steppers, May 20, 1955
This newspaper clipping depicts a group of State's Mates members performing in an end-of-year talent show.
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.
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.
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Annual Report, School of Agriculture 1964-65
The excerpt from this annual report focuses on the expected salaries for graduates of the Agriculture Institute program in the mid-1960s. The School…