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Manuscripts Division

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

 

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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  • Farm Bureau Federation Bavarian Adventure Report, October 1973 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Farm Bureau Federation Bavarian Adventure Report, October 1973

    James Franklin Buchanan

    James Franklin Buchanan provides a seven page report and account for his time spent in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for the Farm Bureau Federation Bavarian Adventure from October 1 through October 9, 1973.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Aurthur Nestor, Jr., August 17, 1985 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Aurthur Nestor, Jr., August 17, 1985

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated August 17, 1985, John Franklin Buchanan writes to Arthur Nestor, Jr. to thank him for including him in the Stennis celebration activities and express how much he enjoyed the events in Dekalb. He complimented Nestor and his co-workers on the fine job they did in planning and down to the smallest detail.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Fifth United States Civil Service Region, Office of the Regional Director, December 19, 1942 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Fifth United States Civil Service Region, Office of the Regional Director, December 19, 1942

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated December 19, 1942, James Franklin Buchanan writes to the office of the regional director of the Fifth United States Civil Service Region to let them know that he received their questionnaire and advise them that his is already employed with the Mississippi Extension Service which is already considered Federal work. He goes to say that if appointment should be made by them that he would want to consider where his service would be most valuable.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Jimmy and Sarah, July 5, 1980 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Jimmy and Sarah, July 5, 1980

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated July 5, 1980, James Franklin Smith shares more anecdotes and stories about their mutual friend Frank M. "Shuck" Smith.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mississippi State Board of Health, 1942 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mississippi State Board of Health, 1942

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, James Franklin Buchanan writes to the Mississippi State Board of Health to inquire about the status of his requested birth certificate. He provides information he's sent previously and what he's received from them recently.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mississippi State Board of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, June 17, 1942 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mississippi State Board of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, June 17, 1942

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated June 17, 1942, James Franklin Buchanan writes to the Division of Vital Statistics of the Mississippi State Board of Health to request a copy of his birth certificate. The letter provides necessary information pertaining to the request.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mr. Lee, May 16, 1964 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mr. Lee, May 16, 1964

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated May 16, 1964, Attala County Extension agent James Franklin Buchanan writes to Mr. Lee to discuss potential coursework and express his interest in doing any coursework at Mississippi State instead of the Delta.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Travis Tadlock, March 23, 1965 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Travis Tadlock, March 23, 1965

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated March 23, 1965, James Franklin Buchanan writes to Travis Tadlock to provide further information for his application for the Dow Study Tour scholarship. He describes his work and accomplishments with Extension Services. A copy of the letter from Tadlock requesting a summary of accomplishments is included.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to W. R. Thompson, November 1, 1965 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to W. R. Thompson, November 1, 1965

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated November 1, 1965, James Franklin Buchanan writes to W.R. Thompson at State College (Mississippi State University) to enquire about any potential part time jobs that may be available, including writing for the Chemical Corp. publications. A personal data sheet with details about Buchanan's life and work experience is included.

  • Letter, J. F. Buchanan to Henry J. Beardon, May 21, 1964 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, J. F. Buchanan to Henry J. Beardon, May 21, 1964

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated May 21, 1964, J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan writes to Henry J. Beardon to ask questions about an upcoming course on Dairy Cattle Feeding.

  • Letter, J. F. Buchanan to L. H. Mosely, May 21, 1964 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Letter, J. F. Buchanan to L. H. Mosely, May 21, 1964

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this letter, dated May 21, 1964, J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan writes to ask for advise on whether or not he needs to take the Dairy Cattle Feeding under Dr. Beardon over the summer.

  • Newspaper Clipping, County Agent's Notes, Star-Herald, August 20, 1959 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Newspaper Clipping, County Agent's Notes, Star-Herald, August 20, 1959

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this Star-Herald newspaper clipping, dated August 20, 1959, Attala County Agent, James Franklin Buchanan shares advice and tips on gardening, lawn care, pest control, and stocking fish in ponds. A photograph of Buchanan and C. T. McDaniel checking the growth of a tree is included. Other articles on the page are headlined, "State Watermelon Crop Below Record for 1958" and "Research Program for Agriculture Forestry Approved".

  • Newspaper Clipping, County Agent's Notes, Star-Herald, March 2, 1961 by James Franklin Buchanan

    Newspaper Clipping, County Agent's Notes, Star-Herald, March 2, 1961

    James Franklin Buchanan

    In this Star-Herald newspaper clipping, dated March 2, 1961, Attala County Agent, James Franklin Buchanan shares tips on caring for crop soils, managing clover and ryegrass fields, planting lespedeza, and fertilizing gardens. Photos of two unrelated articles are placed in the center of the clipping's page.

  • Card, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, 1948 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Card, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, 1948

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    The cover of this card features an illustration of a red rose tied to a card with red ribbon and says "A gift with Love." The inside of the card reads "Especially for You" with an inscription from Frank to his wife, Margaret, celebrating their eleventh anniversary.

  • Envelope, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Buchanan by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Envelope, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Buchanan

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    "To my Wife Margaret Buchanan" is written across this empty envelope.

  • Letter, James F. Buchanan to the United States Army Finance Officer, August 30, 1946 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James F. Buchanan to the United States Army Finance Officer, August 30, 1946

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated August 30, 1946, James F. Buchanan writes to the U. S. Army finance officer in New Orleans to notify that he is including the claim for settlement on his unused leave.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Anna Buchanan, July 1968 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Anna Buchanan, July 1968

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated July 1968, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his sister, Anna Buchanan concerning the death of their older brother, Webster. He informs her of all the cards and memorials he's received and shares a portion of a letter he received from Senator John C. Stennis about their brother's death.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Charlie and Dot Smith, December 27, 1944 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Charlie and Dot Smith, December 27, 1944

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this victory mail (v-mail) letter, James F. Buchanan writes to Charlie and Dot Smith in Philadelphia from where he is stationed with the Army in France during the second world war. He describes the agricultural landscape of England and compares it, and the food, to what is in the United States. He goes on to say that he hasn't heard from anyone back home and hasn't received any packages.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to His Family, November 10, 1945 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to His Family, November 10, 1945

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated November 10, 1945, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his collective family to updated the on how things are going and what he'd doing in Marseille, France while he's stationed there. He gives them a "resume" of the mail he's received and updates them on when he hopes to be able to leave.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Kolbs Magnavox Center, January 21, 1963 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Kolbs Magnavox Center, January 21, 1963

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated January 21, 1963, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan writes to Mr. Kolb at the Kolb Magnavox Center to remind him that he recently requested a service visit to repair a faulty Magnavox combination radio and record player he had purchased the year before. He reiterates the problems with the machine and asks that Kolb respond soon with whether or not he can expect someone.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Kolbs Magnavox Center, January 4, 1963 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Kolbs Magnavox Center, January 4, 1963

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated January 4, 1963, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan writes to Mr. Kolb at the Kolb Magnavox Center to request a service visit to repair a faulty Magnavox combination radio and record player he had purchased the year before. He lists the problems with the machine and states that the guarantee expires in February.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, November 4, 1942 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, November 4, 1942

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated November 4, 1942, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan to express his appreciation and love for her on their fifth anniversary.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, November 4, 1943 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, November 4, 1943

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated November 4, 1943, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan to express his appreciation and love for her on their sixth anniversary.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mr. and Mrs. Foley, November 21, 1978 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Mr. and Mrs. Foley, November 21, 1978

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated November 21, 1978, James Franklin Buchana writes to Mr. and Mrs. Foley to check in with them and updated them on himself and his wife, Margaret. He goes on to reminisce about college life, mutual friends, and how he got started working in the Extension Services. A church schedule for the week is included as well as a page of handwritten notes.

  • Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Paul, Eunice, Hugh and Ann Bledsoe, March 20, 1988 by James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Paul, Eunice, Hugh and Ann Bledsoe, March 20, 1988

    James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

    In this letter, dated March 20, 1988, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his friends Paul and Eunice and includes his other friends, Hugh and Ann Bledsoe in the letter. He reminisces about his time on the Gulf Coast, updates them on his and his wife's health, and informs them of his brother-in-law's cancer diagnosis.

 

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