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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Letters, Buchanan Genealogy, May 1985
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
This set of three letters begins with a letter from Minnie Bready, dated May 25, 1985, to James Franklin Buchanan requesting the contact information he has for Jewell Crowell in hopes of furthering the genealogy research she's doing. The next letter, dated May 31, 1985, is written to Mrs. David Bready by Buchanan responding to her request. The third letter, dated May 31, 1985, is written to Buchanan's niece and nephew, Ruth and Charles providing Bready's contact information to add her to the Buchanan meeting in the Fall. An envelope addressed to Frank Buchanan from Mrs. David Bready, postmarked Greenwood, Mississippi is included. "Answer" is written across the front of the envelope and "Jewell Crowell Nashville" is written across the back.
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Letters, James Franklin Buchanan to Anna Buchanan, October 25, 1960
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
In these letters, postmarked October 25, 1960, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his sister, Anna Buchanan. In the first letter, he informs her of the weekend travel plans and encourages her to come on up to go with him. In the second letter he says he has enclosed a list of graves that he'd cataloged in Panola County and informs her of minor life events. An envelope with a Kosciusko, Mississippi postmark and a pink Lincoln postage stamp is included.
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Love Notes
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
Two love notes expressing love from James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan.
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Note on an envelope, James Franklin Buchanan, 1946
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
A note on this unused Robert B. Ray, M. D. envelope states what a dog tag is and what it is used for and declares the tags within belonged to "Frank" Buchanan in his tour in France during World War II and declares that they go to his daughter, Harriet Ann Buchanan. The dog tags are not longer inside the envelope.
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Resume, James Franklin Buchanan, circa 1940
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
This resume profiles the education and job experience of James Buchanan from his high school graduation in 1928, his graduation from Mississippi State College in 1932, and the jobs he held during and after completing college. A hand written note on the last page designates that the resume as "application for an interview".
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Telegram, James Franklin Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, January 27, 1944
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
In this Western Union telegram, dated January 27, 1944, James Franklin Buchanan wires to let his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan, know the arrived and is feeling good. He provides his contact information.
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Treasure Hunt Clues
James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan
Six pages of brief clues to find a gift from James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan.
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Letters and documents, James Franklin Buchanan, W. P. Smith, and E. P. Spivey, January 16-30, 1939
James Franklin Buchanan, W. P. Smith, and E. P. Spivey
This series of letters and documents between James Franklin Buchanan, W. P. Smith, and E. P. Spivey discuss the budget and finances related to the Choctaw County Extension Office. Invoices and credit memos were included with the letter from W. P. Smith.
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Letter, Marion E. Buchanan to "Folk", December 18, 1938
Marion E. Buchanan
In this letter, dated December 18, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan addresses the letter to "folk" and speaks of the Buchanan family lore of a large trust fund due them from an alleged ancestor in 1850's Scottland and what she believes will be necessary from each of them to get the matter settled.
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Letter, Marion E. Buchanan to Mr. M. A. Smith, November 28, 1938
Marion E. Buchanan
In this letter, dated November 28, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan writes to Mr. M. A. Smith to offer him her terms in meeting with him and his relatives in order to view the papers she allegedly has concerning some Buchanan family lore of a large trust fund due them from an alleged ancestor in 1850's Scottland. Her terms specify that he and his group pay all of her travel expenses to bring the papers to them to view as she will not let them leave her hands.
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Partial Letter, Marion E. Buchanan to Unidentified, November 21, 1938
Marion E. Buchanan
In this partial letter, dated November 21, 1948, Marion E. Buchanan writes to James Franklin Buchanan to say she wishes to someday meet the Mississippi Buchanans and talks of the papers she has concerning some Buchanan family lore of a large trust fund due them from an alleged ancestor in 1850's Scottland. She includes a copy she typed of an article that was written about her and her work in tracking down the trust fund that was published in the Dallas Times Herald on March 23, 1938.
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Letter, Sam Buchanan to James Franklin Buchanan, November 10, 1983
Sam Buchanan
In this letter, dated November 10, 1983, Sam Buchanan writes to James Franklin "Frank" and Margaret Buchanan to tell them he is sending them an obituary for a mutual friend and goes on to lament the loss of their friend. An obituary for Taylor Howard Jacks is included as well as an envelope postmarked Philipp, Mississippi.
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Letter, Silas Buchanan to Anna Buchanan, December 20, 1967
Silas Buchanan
In this letter, dated December 20, 1967, Silas Buchanan writes to his sister, Anna Buchanan to ask her to book him a hotel-- "one that has running water and indoor toilets." He goes on to inform her of his and his wife's travel plans.
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Letter, Silas L. Buchanan to Harriet Ann Buchanan, April 5, 1947
Silas Buchanan
In this letter, dated April 5, 1947, Silas Buchanan writes to his infant niece, Harriet Ann Buchanan to tell her how excited he is for her birth, offers her advice on life, and fills her in on their family. The letter is written on Tupelo Daily Journal letterhead and an accompanying envelope, postmarked Tupelo, Mississippi with six postage stamps is included.
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Letter, Webster Buchanan to Anna Buchanan, December 1955
Webster Buchanan
In this letter, Webster Buchanan writes to his sister, Anna Buchanan to advise her of his and his wife's health and his expectation of Anna's visit. He goes on to encourage her in the loss of their mother (Texana Buchanan 1870-1955).
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Letter, Webster and Maude Buchanan to James, Margaret, and Harriet Buchanan, April 11, 1947
Webster B. Buchanan
In this letter, dated April 11, 1947, Webster and Maude Buchanan write to his brother, James Franklin Buchanan and his family to offer some "professional help" to "raise the gal" and to tease Margaret about letting them down. He goes on to talk about the end of the school year and commencement and how he is glad because he is tired. A Holcomb Consolidated School envelope postmarked Holcomb, Mississippi is included.
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Letter, J. H. Cinotto to Anna Buchanan, February 4, 1975
J. H. Cinotto
In this letter, dated February 4, 1975, J. H. Cinotto of Texaco, Inc. writes to Anna Buchanan to request her signature approving the gas and oil lease agreement between her sister-in-law, Maude Buchanan and Texaco as Anna is the remainderman of the property being leased. The letter provides a description of the property in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi to be leased. The letter is typed on Texaco, Inc. letterhead.
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Letter, J. P. Coleman to James Franklin Buchanan, August 17, 1953
J. P. Coleman
In this letter, dated August 21, 1953, Mississippi Attorney General J. P. Coleman writes to Attala County Extension agent, James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on his promotion to Extension Agent to Attala County. A response of thank you from Buchanan, dated August 24, 1953, is included.
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Letters, J. P. Coleman to James Franklin Buchanan, December 21, 1954 through January 3, 1955
J.P. Coleman and James Franklin Buchanan
In this series of letters, dated December 21, 1954 through January 3, 1955, Mississippi Attorney General J. P. Coleman writes to James Franklin Buchanan to ask him to provide him information on who in Attala County may or may not be in his favor during the upcoming election. Buchanan writes back to inform him that he is unable to fulfill that request due to the Hatch Act and directs Coleman to another man in the county who may be able to help him in which Coleman responds with his thanks.
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Letter, W. F. Cole to James Franklin Buchanan, February 24, 1961
W. F. Cole
In this letter, dated February 24, 1961, W. F. Cole writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on having been selected Agriculture Man of the Year. Cole states that he had hoped to be able to congratulate Buchanan in person but had thus been unable. The letter is written on The Cole Bros. Company Incorporated letterhead.
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Letter, William J. Collins to James Franklin Buchanan, March 2, 1954
William J. Collins
In this letter, dated March 2, 1954, William J. Collins, manager of the Mississippi Artificial Breeding Co-op writes to the Attala County Artificial Breeding Co-op to provide details on dividends and other financial information concerning the Co-Op.
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Letter, Richard A. Cooper to James Franklin Buchanan, November 11, 1964
Richard A. Cooper
In this letter, dated November 11, 1964, Carroll County Agent Richard A. Cooper writes to Attala County Agent James Franklin Buchanan to ask him when to expect Buchanan to pick him up for their trip to Stoneville, Mississippi. The letter is written on Extension Services letterhead.
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Letter, Minnie Dell Crowder to Harriet Ann Buchanan, April 3, 1947
Minnie Dell Crowder
In this letter, postmarked April 3, 1947, Minnie Dell Crowder writes to Harriet Ann Buchanan, an infant , to express her joy at Harriet's birth and praises Harriet's family members. An envelop with a Kosciusko postmark and a purple three cent postage stamp is included.
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Newspaper Clipping, Portrait Unveiling Ceremony for Jamie L. Whitten, Clarion Ledger, September 21, 1984
Adell Crowe
This newspaper clipping from the Jackson, Mississippi Clarion-Ledger, dated September 21, 1984, reports the events that took place during the portrait unveiling ceremony for Congressman Jamie L. Whitten's official portrait in Washington, D. C. A photograph of Whitten taken during the ceremony is included with the article.
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Letter, W. F. Dearman to James Franklin Buchanan, February 14, 1961
W. F. Dearman
In this letter, dated February 14, 1961, W. F. Dearman writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being chosen Attala County Citizen of the Year. The letter is written on Mississippi State Highway Department letterhead.
