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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Letter, Harper S. Johnson to James Franklin Buchanan, January 7, 1976
Harper S. Johnson
In this letter, dated January 7, 1976, Harper S. Johnson writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for the information he sent about Robert Morris Buchanan and includes an updated speech regarding Robert Morris Buchanan.
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Suggestions for Programs for Monthly Meetings, undated
H. S. Johnson
This paper provides help and guidance for county agents and club leaders in planning and setting up monthly programs for their 4-H clubs.
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Letter, Norman A. Johnson to James Franklin Buchanan, February 13, 1961
Norman A. Johnson
In this letter, dated February 13, 1961, Mississippi State Commissioner, Norman A Johnson, Jr. writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named the Attala County Citizen of the Year. The letter is typed on Mississippi Service Commission letterhead.
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Circular Letter from Cooperative Extension Office to All Extension Workers, August 23, 1944
L. I. Jones
In this circular letter, dated August 23, 1944, the Cooperative Extension office at Mississippi State College forwards a letter written from a county agent serving in military during World War II. The forwarded letter, addressed to John, describes his time in France. The extension letter is signed by L. I. Jones, Director of Agricultural Extension Service.
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Letter, Carroll Kelley to James Franklin Buchanan, February 24, 1983
Carroll Kelley
In this letter, dated February 24, 1983, Carroll Kelley writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to request his assistance in finding a particular Indigenous American Mound in Attala County. An envelope with a McCool, Mississippi postmark and a 20 cent postage stamp is included along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope.
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Letter, R. L. Keyes to Anna Buchanan, October 1, 1947
R. L. Keyes
In this letter, dated September 11, 1947, R. L. Keyes writes Anna Buchanan to inform her of her basic salary rate beginning in October and that she will receive a cost of living bonus on September 30. The letter is typed on The Texas Company letterhead.
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Letter, Rev. H. K. Khawlkung to James Franklin and Margaret Buchanan, September 21, 1978
H. K. "Kola" Khawlkung
In this letter, dated September 12, 1978, Reverend H. K. "Kola" Khawlkung writes to James Franklin and Margaret Buchanan to thank them for their donation and their friendship. He goes on to talk about the mission work he's doing and how the famine situation is improving a little. The letter is typed in a foldable envelope style stationary and includes a an unreadable postmark and three Indian stamps. The folding instructions are printed in both Hindi and English.
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Letter, W. A. Kirkland to Webster Buchanan, September 26, 1942
W. A. Kirkland
In this letter, dated September 26, 1942, W. A. Kirkland, Assistant Director of Naval Officer Procurement in New Orleans, writes to Webster Buchanan to acknowledge the receipt of Buchanan's Naval Reserve inquiry. The letter goes on to provide instructions for applying and explains how the application process works. The letter is written on Office of Naval Officer Recruitment, New Orleans, Louisiana letterhead and there is a small tear on the top edge of the paper.
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Letter, Sidney W. Little to James Franklin Buchanan, May 10, 1943
Sidney W. Little
In this letter, dated May 10, 1943, Sidney W. Little writes to James Franklin Buchanan to advise him that while he does not currently meet the requirements of the Surgeon General's Office, he is encouraged to complete the forms for any future requisitions. A copy of the response letter from Buchanan to Little is included along with a handwritten graph of Buchanan's resume of ten years of work an a list of responses to an unidentified questionnaire and an envelope with a Birmingham, Alabama postmark.
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Greeting Card, Wilma Long to James Franklin Buchanan, February 1961
Wilma Long
In this congratulatory greeting card, Wilma Long lets James Franklin Buchanan know that she saw his good news in the paper the previous night and says it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
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Letter, Clay Lyle to James Franklin Buchanan, February 10, 1961
Clay Lyle
In this letter, dated February 10, 1961, Clay Lyle writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on him having been chosen as Kosciusko's Citizen of the Year. He goes on to express that Buchanan had been one of his favorites students. The letter is written on Association of Southern Agricultural Workers stationary.
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Letter, Clay Lyle to James Franklin Buchanan, February 27, 1961
Clay Lyle
In this letter, dated February 27, 1961, Clay Lyle writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for his letter and say he has been busy wrapping up his business as President of the Association of Southern Agriculture Workers. He goes on to say he's included another clipping for Buchanan to pass on to relatives.
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Greeting Card, Ed and Nancy Magano to James Franklin Buchanan, February 1961
Ed Magano
In this congratulatory greeting card, Ed and Nancy Magano tell James Franklin Buchanan that "it couldn't have come to a better person" and a "well deserved honor. The card includes an illustration of a purple flower with a quote about flowers beneath it.
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Letter, Ray Majure to James Franklin Buchanan, April 4, 1958
Ray Majure
In this letter, dated April 4, 1958, Ray Majure writes to James Franklin Buchanan to express his enjoyment of having spoken at a recent 4-H club rally and apologize for leaving early to go fishing with his brothers. He explained that it was the last time he'd get to see his brothers until winter.
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Letter, Ray Majure to James Franklin Buchanan, December 4, 1952
Ray Majure
In this letter, dated December 4, 1952, Ray Majure writes to Extension Services Agent, James Franklin Buchanan to request help procuring cattle breeding documents. An envelope postmarked Madden, Mississippi, December 5, 1952 is included.
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Letter, Ray Majure to James Franklin Buchanan, March 18, 1959
Ray Majure
In this letter, dated March 18, 1958, Ray Majure writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for his letter and let him know that he would be happy to speak at an upcoming 4-H club meeting.
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Letter, R. M. Dumas Milner to James Franklin Buchanan, February 15, 1961
R. M. Dumas Milner
In this letter, dated February 15, 1961, R. M. Dumas Milner writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named Attala County Citizen of the Year.
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Feed Formulas for Poultry, Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics in the State of Mississippi
Mississippi Cooperative Extension Services
This document provides formulas for feeding poultry as recommended by the College Poultry Department in hopes of eliminating confusion due to the lack of uniformity in recommendations. The document was prepared by the Cooperative Extension at Mississipppi State College for the Extension Service, County Agent and Home Demonstration Work.
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Objectives of Extension
Mississippi Cooperative Extension Services
This document provides a break down of the objectives of extension services and potential obsticals. The document goes on to provide an outline of how the objectives are carried out, an outline of John R. Williams' 4-County setup in Hinds County, and detailed instructions on how to start a 4-H club.
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Outlines for Boys' 4-H Method Demonstrations, undated
Mississippi Extension Department
This paper provides instructions for 4-H demonstration teams including number of members, length of the demonstration, selection of members for the team, and training of the team. The paper goes on to provide instructions for score card judging methods, talking points for demonstrations to follow as they work, and Club Boys' team demonstration--peach borer control.
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Pay Stubb, Extension Service to James Franklin Buchanan, July 1, 1956
Mississippi Extension Department
This pay stub and notification of personnel action documents James Franklin Buchanan's salary with Mississippi Extension services.
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Magazine Clipping, Master Farmers Continue Improving, as Witness H. L. Dodd's 10 Years of Progress, September 1, 1959
Mississippi Extension Service
This Progressive Farmer article, dated September 1, 1959, shares dairyman H. L. Dodd's progress as a Master Farmer, a title given by Mississippi State University. The article speaks of his Jersey herd and the breeding program he implemented to produce "better than average bulls." A photograph of Dodd with Attala County Extension Agent, James Franklin Buchanan is included with the article.
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Letter, Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery to James Franklin Buchanan, April 16, 1991
Sonny Montgomery
In this letter, dated April 16, 1991, Congressman Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for sharing his thoughts on daylight savings time.
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Letter, Eula Morrison to James Franklin Buchanan, November 24, 1967
Eula Morrison
In this letter, Eula Morrison writes to her cousin, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan in response to his previous letter. She writes of her age, the weather's affect on the cotton crop, and how her Thanksgiving went. She goes on to complain that she wished their distance cousins had started their genealogy work earlier as she does not have the information they are looking for and suggests someone else they could contact instead.
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Letter, J. H. Morrow to Anna Buchanan, December 19, 1955
J.H. Morrow
In this letter, dated December 19, 1955, J. H. Morrow, Jr, a pastor at Galloway Memorial Methodist Church writes to Anna Buchanan to offer condolences on the death of her mother. He goes on to say he is enclosing a bulletin in which her mother is memorialized. The letter is typed on Galloway Memorial Methodist Church letterhead.
