"Mascots unmasked" from the "1953 Franciscan" yearbook (page 77) (Updated over a year ago)

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Photograph of Gater mascots unmasked. San Francisco State College has official letter of the college is a gold "S" on a purple background. The College's mascot at this time was a golden alligator and our competitive teams were known as the "Golden Gaters", to combine the mascot with the City of San Francisco at the Golden Gate. Those who donned the mascot attire were sworn to secrecy; here the Alligator Twins entertain during Homecoming Week 1953.

Tags: campus spirit , golden gaters , mascot , rallies , san francisco state college , student life

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  • Creator: Associated Students of San Francisco State College
  • Date: 1952-1953
  • Title: "Mascots unmasked" from the "1953 Franciscan" yearbook (page 77)
  • Description: Photograph of Gater mascots unmasked. San Francisco State College has official letter of the college is a gold "S" on a purple background. The College's mascot at this time was a golden alligator and our competitive teams were known as the "Golden Gaters", to combine the mascot with the City of San Francisco at the Golden Gate. Those who donned the mascot attire were sworn to secrecy; here the Alligator Twins entertain during Homecoming Week 1953.
  • Type: Photograph
  • Format: TIFF
  • Source: University Archives
  • Temporal Coverage: 1952-1953
  • Rights: Public
  • Publisher: San Francisco: San Francisco State Teachers College Associated Students
  • Contributor: Meredith Eliassen

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