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Hillsborough in the 1970s

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This image, taken in the 1970s by Tom Olsen, reveals the plethora of establishments available for NCSU students. Black students were constantly aware of what establishments were safest and most welcoming to minorities.

History of State's Mates, ca. 1956-1957

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This history, drafted during the 1956-1957 academic year, was written to promote membership in State's Mates and discussed the reorganization of State's Mates in the 1950's to encourage further socializing.

Homecoming Queen Mary Evelyn Porterfield with escort Michael Brown and Alumni Affairs director Bryce Younts

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In this photo, NC State's first black homecoming queen poses for a picture with her escort. The picture was taken sometime in 1970, likely in the autumn.

Horticulture class in greenhouse

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This photograph depicts a white female and two white male students analyzing a plant in an NC State greenhouse.

Image of Dorothea Dix

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This image shows Dorothea Dix, an influential woman in the creation of a North Carolina facility for the mentally ill in 1851.

In This Corner...

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In this Technician article, the author blasts ACC referees for discriminating in their calls against black NC State athletes during a basketball game in January 1969.

Instruction in foundation or dress patterns given to home demonstation club members on the porch of a house, 1930s.

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This photograph depicts instruction in foundation or dress patterns on the porch of a house (ca. 1930-1939.)

Instructions for Master of Ceremonies, 1963

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This document contains instructions for Mr. Ponton, the Master of Ceremonies at the 1963 Mrs. NC State pageant. It includes hand-written notes and a brief fact sheet on each contestant.

Instructor teaching a group of boys about plumbing at North Carolina State 4-H Short Course, 1932

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An instructor is photographed training early and late teenage boys about plumbing during a NC State Short Course.

Integration at State: Only in Math Class

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In this article, the newspaper explores white acceptance of black students among different portions of the student body.