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This photograph, of State's Mates's "womanless wedding," shows the "bride" and groom at the altar.

This undated photograph shows members of State's Mates manning a booth at the annual carnival in the Student Union.

This undated photograph shows members of State's Mates in the craft shop at North Carolina State University.

"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 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.

This photograph shows all the particpants in the 1964 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant in their evening gowns.

In this photograph one State's Mate is giving a musical performance for her talent in the Mrs. NC State beauty pageant.

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

This list of prizes for the 1964 Mrs. NC State beauty pageant shows the extent to which State's Mates was able to get support from local merchants. All participants received at least one prize; high-placing contestants received sets of prizes.

This document contains speaking notes for a State's Mates member announcing the new nomination process for the Mrs. North Carolina State pageant.