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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"Ramblin with "Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan, Tupelo Daily Journal, ca. 1950
Two editions of "Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck" (Silas Lee Buchanan) in which he discusses various people and places in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Rev. E. L. Ray and other people he's encountered, going home and stories from growing up.
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"Ramblin with "Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan, Tupelo Daily Journal, ca. 1950
In this edition of "Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck" (Silas Lee Buchanan) covers Buchanan's thoughts on Oil promotion week, Doodle Bug Week, gardening, poetry, and other things and people he's encountered over the previous week.
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"Ramblin with "Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan, Tupelo Daily Journal, November 21, 1951
In this edition of "Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan discusses the fall weather, basketball season, his uncle, Will, and his mom's party.
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"Ramblin with "Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan, Tupelo Daily Journal, September 8, 1950
In this edition of "Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck", Silas Lee Buchanan shares a poem on gambling and losing on cotton farming, and touches on various businesses and business owners, out of staters, and includes some ironic sketches of the "h-bum" and the "a-bum". The back of the clipping is included to provide the publication name, Tupelo Daily Journal.
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Random Genealogy Notes, undated
This papers contains four random notes with names, dates, and other random information.
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Ray-Buchanan Wedding Engagement Announcement, November 3, 1937
The engagement of Margaret Ray and (James) Franklin Buchana is announced in this newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal on November 3, 1937.
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Receipt, The Star Herald to James Franklin Buchanan, May 1, 1947
This receipt, dated May 1, 1947, documents the payment made by James Franklin Buchanan to the Star Herald for ten dollars and twenty cents for the publication of two birth announcements purchased on April 5, 1947.
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Report, Estate of Allie B. Jones, May 20, 1961
This typed draft of an article written by an unnamed staff member details the items to be auctioned at an estate sale of Allie B. Jones, a deceased wealthy woman in Bristow, Virginia. The items described are luxury items such as pearl necklaces, gemstones, Lennox and Wedgewood China, and fur coats. The article also describes the terms of the auction and other details of the estate.
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Reunion of Former Students and Faculty Members of Tallahatchie Agricultural High School, June 13, 1965
Information regarding the school reunion of the Tallahatchie County Schools teachers and students including the time and location, a program/itinerary, and other information regarding attendance to the reunion.
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Rosebloom School Souvenir Book, April 19, 1918
This souvenir booklet for the Rosebloom School was presented to the primary pupils of 1918 by their teacher, Ada Trusy. The booklet includes the students names and a farewell message.
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Rumensin Notebook
This notebook contains an outline for writings and notes concerning interviews. The cover of the notebook is bright orange with an image of a cow beneath the title "Rumensin: More Energy from Any Ration". A yellow sticker that reads "Oil Resistant Process 82 U. S. Patent Nail-Less Shoe" partially obstructs the title on the notebook.
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School Photograph, 1951-52
A little boy with brown hair, wearing a white shirt is pictured in this "school days" photograph for Cascilla schools.
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Scrapbook, 1961-1968
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, programs, and notes about agriculture, extension services, and dairy programs in Attala County and Kosciusko, Mississippi from 1961-1968.
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Services Available to County Agents Through Extension Animal Husbandry, September 3, 1935
This paper provides information on the resources available to county extension agents such as function of specialist, personnel, fields of service, types of assistance, and demonstrating and special assistance. James Franklin Buchanan's name is written across the top of the paper along with the date, September 3, 1935 and his town of residence, Kosciusko, Mississippi.
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Song Lyrics, The Church in the Wildwood, undated
At the top of the page are typed lyrics to a song titled, The Church in the Wildwood and the song lyrics to "I Love they Kingdom, Lord" are at the bottom of the page.
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Sorghum Syrup, July 24, 1934
This paper provides instructions of how to use lime for producing mild-flavored sorghum syrup and self-skimming through for sorghum syrup evaporator A diagram labeled, "Details of Evaporator Skimming Through."
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Special Reservation 1965 Official Inauguration Book
This booklet serves as an itinerary and invitation to attend the inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson on January 20, 1965 in Washinton, D. C.
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Spot Buchanan and Tip Smith Birth Announcement, April 8, 1947
This paper announces the births of a set of twins to Spot Buchanan and Tip Smith, presumably the family and neighboring dogs, in Patt's chicken house on April 8, 1947.
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Statement, Pro-rata Property Taxes, June 8, 1971
This statement, dated June 8, 1971, documents the pro-rata property taxes owed by James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan on the parcel of land sold to the Kosciusko Redevelopment Authority.
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Suggestions for Making Community 4-H Club Plan of Work, undated
This paper provides a form for club members to plan or choose their upcoming projects and activities to participate in. The paper is provided by H. S. Johnson, the District Club Agent.
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The Clan Buchanan History, undated
This undated document provides the history of the Buchanan clan of Scotland. It begins with the War Cry and Badge of the Clan and then moves on to the family ancestry from the middle of the thirteenth century the early twentieth century when the clan chiefship became dormant.
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The Honor of Sportsmen, undated
These papers provide the does and don'ts of good sportsmanship including how to be a good sportsman, the ten commandments of sportsmanship, code of honor, the athletic alphabet, and poems and quotes about good sportsmanship.
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The Mississippi Women's Magazine, May-June 1946
This May-June 1946 issue of the Mississippi Women's Magazine, features several articles about the histories of various towns, counties, and women's clubs in Mississippi including articles about the history of Attala County, Kosciusko, and the Kosciusko Twentieth Century Club. A photograph of Mrs. E. L. Ray, Margaret Ray Buchanan's mother, is featured in the article about the Kosciusko Twentieth Century Club. Mrs. Frank Buchanan is handwritten along the top of the front and back covers.
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This paper contains Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as passed by the Senate on June 19, 1964, pertaining to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
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Tours and Detours, a Publication for SOCONY Products, August 15, 1931
Volume one, number six of the Tours and Detours publication for SOCONY users in New York State covers several topics of interest and includes a map of the SOCONY Detour Map of the major highways in New York State.
