The collection consists of the papers of James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan from 1907-1991. The papers are divided into four sections: family papers, photographs, professional papers, and school papers. Materials heavily represented include correspondence, datebooks, genealogy notes, photographs school notes, work notes, and some World War II items (letters, photographs, and personal account).
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Obituary, Wilfred Roland Thompson, Commercial Appeal, August 22, 1982
This obituary for retired agronomist, Wilfred Roland Thompson, shares funeral and burial details and survivors of the deceased. The obituary was published in the Commercial Appeal on August 22, 1982.
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Objectives in Boys' and Girls' 4-H Club Work, undated
This paper provides eight educational objectives for specialized educational enterprise. A handwritten note is at the bottom of the last page that lists the problems of 4-H.
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Offer of Sale of Land, Renewal Assistance Office, Department of Housing and Urban Development, undated
Suggested form of offer for sale of land through the Renewal Assistance Office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and includes terms and conditions of the sale.
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Operation for 1939 Model Ford
This sheet shares the worth and cost information an a 1939 Model Ford that was driven from January 1939 to January 1940. The information included mileage, cost of routine operation and maintenance, and estimated value.
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Order for Aerial Photographs, undated
This order form for aerial photographs through the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, documents Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan's request for land in Leake County, Mississippi to be photographed. The form provides paper size, quantity and other requirements for the photograph.
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Our 4-H Clubs, an Editorial, April 2, 1936
In this editorial, the author extols the importance of 4-H for the future of young men and women. The editorial was taken from Covington County News.
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Outline of the History of James Franklin, Buchanan, October 1948
This typed document, dated October 1948, provides a brief outline for the autobiography or history of James Franklin Buchanan. The outline includes birth, education, occupation, marriage and children information followed by his work history from 1934-1948.
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Pamphlet, Rev. Billy Graham on "The Hour of Decision", 1954
In this pamphlet, Rev. Billy Graham informs on his beliefs on how to find the pathway to Heaven through Jesus. The pamphlet includes programing information for watching Rev. Graham's sermon, "The Hour of Decision." The cover of the pamphlet includes a photograph of Rev. Graham holding a Bible with an illustration of street signs that say "God's Way" and "Man's Way" with "Escape" in a large cloud above a series of roads.
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Passenger Road and Bridge Privilege Tax Receipt, Attala County, Mississippi, March 24, 1964
This receipt, dated March 24, 1964, documents the payment made by James Franklin Buchanan to Attala County, Mississippi for Passenger road and privilege taxes on the purchase of a 1964 Ford and registers the car with a tag number.
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Pastor Calling Card, Rev. R. M. Buchanan, undated.
This calling card informs a resident that Rev. R. M. (Robert Morris) Buchanan stopped by while they were out and provides the locations and times for church services where Morris will be preaching.
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Prayer of Confession and Affirmation of Faith, undated
Christian prayers confessing imperfection, repenting and offering a renewed dedication to Jesus.
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Program, Bethel Presbyterian Church Homecoming Service, October 4, 1970
This program provides the order of service for the Bethel Presbyterian Church Home Coming service on October 4, 1970, in Pea Ridge, Mississippi. The program also provides some brief history of the church.
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Program, Dekalb Presbyterian Church Dedication Service, November 22, 1953
The program provided at the Dekalb Presbyterian Church new building dedication service. The service was held on November 22, 1953 and this program details the order of service as well as a written dedication of the building, the hope for the church's growth, the committee names for the construction of the church, and both flower and special memorials made to the church. The cover of the program includes a photograph of the new church building.
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Program, First Presbyterian Church, Inc., Kosciusko, Mississippi, July 4, 1976
This program provides the order of service for the July 4, 1976 worship service at First Presbyterian Church in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Announcements and other church information is also included and the July 1976 issue of "The Church Around the World" was inserted within.
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Program, First Presbyterian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi, May 22, 1966
This program or bulletin, provided by First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo, provides the order of service for the May 22, 1966 worship services, both morning and evening services. An illustration of the church building is on the cover of the bulletin and The church calendar, announcements and other church news and business is provided after the order of services.
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Program for the Dedication of the Buchanan Home and the Barrett Home, April 8, 1986
This program provides the schedule of events for the dedication of two new buildings on the French Camp Academy campus, the Buchanan Home and the Barrett Home. The Buchanan Home was given by R. M. Buchanan, Jr. in memory of his father, Robert Morris Buchanan and the Barrett Home was given by Garrard M. Barrett, Jr. in memory of his parents, Alice Price and Garrard M. Barrett.
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Program for the Dedication of the Robert Morris Buchanan Student Union, July 25, 1976
This program provides the schedule of events for the dedication of the new student union on the French Camp Academy campus donated in memory and named after Robert Morris (R.M.) Buchanan on July 25, 1976.
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Program for the Fifteenth Annual Choctaw Indian Fair, 1964
This program for the 15th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair provides the itinerary of events to take place during the four day fair. The image of a Choctaw woman working on a craft is on the cover of the program.
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Program for the Unveiling of Congressman Jamie L. Whitten Portrait, September 20, 1984
This program for the unveiling ceremony of Congressman Jamie L. Whitten's portrait provides a brief biography of Whitten's time and accomplishments while in the United States Congress, the portrait committee, and information about the ceremony.
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Program, Memorial Service for Harriet Ann Buchanan Johnson, September 17, 2009
This program provides a scripture reading, the Lord's prayer, the order of service, the pallbearers and officiants' names at the memorial service for Harriet Ann Buchanan Johnson, James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan's daughter. The service was held at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center (Old Presbyterian Church) in Kosciusko, Mississippi on September 17, 2009. An illustration of the old church is on the cover of the program.
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Promissory Note and Receipt, James Franklin Buchanan to O. K. Power, January 27, 1939
In this promissory note, dated January 27, 1939, James Franklin Buchanan promises to pay O. K. Power of Kosciusko, Mississippi, four hundred twenty-four dollars and fifty cents by July 27, 1939. The promissory note states the loan is for the purchase of a 1939 V8 Ford Tudor Sedan and includes the delivered price, the motor number and other information on the vehicle. "Paid O.K. Power by Sue Davis" is written in blue in near the bottom of the note. The accompanying receipt, dated May 6, 1939, shows payments made in March and April, and is marked paid on May 6, 1939 to O. K. Power by Sue Davis.
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Promissory Note, G. F. Buchanan to People's Savings Bank, March 3, 1930
In this promissory note, dated March 3, 1930, G. F. Buchanan promises to pay Peoples Savings Bank in Starkville, Mississippi, twenty dollars on May 15, 1930 at eight percent interest. A series of punch holes reads "Paid 5 12 30" indicating the payment was received on time.
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Qualification Sheet for Agricultural Extension Workers in Mississippi, James Franklin Buchanan, August 4, 1941
James Franklin Buchanan filled out this form of qualifications for Cooperative Extension workers on August 4, 1941. The form inquires about education and experience in the field of agriculture.
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"Ramblin with "Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan, Tupelo Daily Journal, August 5, 1950
In this edition of "Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck" , Silas Lee Buchanan) covers his thoughts the state of the world, things he's seen while driving along the highway, and shares a story about his niece, Harriet Buchanan.
