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, L. H. Mosely to James Franklin Buchanan, February 9, 1961
L. H. Mosely
In this letter, dated February 8, 1961, Extension Services District Agent L. H. Mosely writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named Kosciusko's Outstanding Citizen for 1960 and express regret that he will not be able to attend the awards ceremony on February 13, 1961.
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Letter, L. H. Mosely to J. F. Buchanan, May 18, 1964
L. H. Mosely
In this letter, dated May 18, 1964, district agent, L. H. Mosely writes to county agent, J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan in reply to Buchanan's inquiry concerning available coursework for extension agents. The letter is written on Cooperative Extension Services letterhead and some handwritten notes are on the back of the letter.
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Letter, George P. Mullendare to James Franklin Buchanan, February 1961
George P. Mullendare
In this memo style letter, George P. Mullendare writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to say he was "glad to see an elder do a good job" and offer congratulations. The letter is written on Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, State of Mississippi memo cover letter stationary.
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Letter, Arthur Nestor, Jr. to James Franklin Buchanan, July 17, 1985
Arthur Nestor Jr.
In this letter, dated July 17, 1985, Arthur Nestor, Jr. writes to James Franklin Buchanan to invited him to the various events to be held during the John C. Stennis birthday celebration in DeKalb, Mississippi. The letter is written on Kemper County Chamber of Commerce letterhead. An itinerary for the events is included with the letter.
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Letter, Arthur Nestor, Jr. to James Franklin Buchanan, June 14, 1985
Arthur Nestor Jr.
In this letter, dated June 14, 1985, Arthur Nestor, Jr. writes to James Franklin Buchanan to inform him of the upcoming eighty-fifth birthday celebration for John C. Stennis to be held in Dekalb, Mississippi and expresses his hope that Buchanan will attend. The letter is written on Kemper County Chamber of Commerce letterhead. A newspaper clipping about the event is included with the letter.
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Letter, E. V. Polk to James Franklin Buchanan, February 13,1961
E. V. Polk
In this letter, dated February 13, 1961, E. V. Smith writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on having been chosen Kosciusko's Citizen of the Year. The letter is written on E. V. Polk D. D. S. stationary.
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Letter, Dr. E. V. Polk to James Franklin and Margaret Buchanan, May 10, 1947
E.V. Polk
In this letter, dated May 10, 1947, E. V. "Doc" Polk writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan and his wife, Margaret, to congratulate them on the birth of their daughter, Harriet Ann. He teases them that they must be the two proudest people in the world and how he hopes the baby look like her mother. An envelope with a Jackson, Mississippi postmark and a three cent postage stamp is included.
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Letter, F. D. Prewitt to James Franklin Buchanan, February 14, 1961
F. D. Prewitt
In this letter, dated February 14, 1961, Vaiden High School Principal F. D. Prewitt writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named Attala County Citizen of the Year. The letter is written on Vaiden High School Office of the Principal letterhead.
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Telegraph, R. R. Priddy to Anna Buchanan, December 1, 1943
R. R. Priddy
In this Postal Telegraph dated December 1, 1943, R. R. Priddy informs Anna Buchanan that she is hired at 125 base and provides further instructions.
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Letter, Miles Puckett to James Franklin and Margaret Buchanan, August 15, 1975
Miles Puckett
In this letter, dated August 15, 1975 Miles Pucket writes to James Franklin "Frank" and Margaret Ray Buchanan to thank them for their help in researching the Boyd family. He goes on to say that the remaining Puckett's are grateful for the information and kindness extended them when they visited Kosciusko the previous month. Two obituaries clipped from newspapers are included with the letter. A Grand Canion College envelope with a Phoenix, Arizona postmark is also included. The letter is written on Grand Canyon College stationary.
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Letter, Ellis E. Randle to James Franklin Buchanan, February 13, 1961
Ellis E. Randle
In this letter, dated February 13, 1961, Extension Agent Ellis E. Randle writes to James Franklin Buchana to congratulate him on being chosen Citizen of the Year. The letter is written on Cooperative Extension Services letterhead.
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Letter, Elisabeth to Margaret and James Franklin Buchanan, August 22, 1990
Elisabeth Ray
In this letter, dated August 22, 1990, Elisabeth Ray writes to her aunt and uncle, James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan to let them know that they have moved her father, Leighton Ray, to a new convalescent hospital in Nantucket, Massachusetts. She describes how much better he is doing there than at the previous hospital and how he is able to have more visitors now. She provides the new address and telephone number so that Margaret and Frank can contact him. An envelope with a Buzzards Bay, MA postmark and a twenty-five cent postage stamp is included.
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Letter, Miriam Ray to James Franklin Buchanan, February 14, 1961
Miriam Ray
In this letter, dated February 14, 1961, Miriam Ray writes to James Franklin Buchanan to express how proud she is for his being named Attala County Citizen of the Year. She goes on to update him on how the family is doing.
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Letter, Rober Morris Ray to James Franklin Buchanan, February 10, 1961
Robert Morris Ray
In this letter, dated February 10, 1961, Robert Morris Ray writes to his brother-in-law James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on having been named Outstanding Citizen in Attala County. He goes on to update Buchanan on their family and mutual friends.
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Letter, M. A. Rowzee to James Franklin Buchanan, February 28, 1961
M. A. Rowzee
In this letter, dated February 28, 1961, Associate State 4-H Club Leader M. A. Rowzee writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on having been named "Man of the Year" in Attala County. He goes on to say he'd also read an article in the "Mississippi Farmer" about the top Jersey Herd that recognized the good work the Attala County Extension workers were doing.
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Funeral Message by August Schmitt, Jr., Columbia Presbyterian Church
August Schmitt
This funeral sermon, presented by August Schmitt, Jr., includes scripture and offers comfort in the loss of an unidentified person named "Nancy." A poem titled "Poem Used at the Grave" is included on a sheet of "From the Pastor's Desk" stationary and an envelope addressed to Anna Buchanan is included.
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Letter, Virginia Scott to James Franklin Buchanan, September 4, 1981
Virginia Scott
In this letter, dated September 4, 1981, Virginia Scott writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for the paper he wrote about her father. She goes on to talk about Frank's and her father's friendship and how special it was and informs him that she will be making copies of the paper for other family members. An envelope with a Jackson Mississippi postmark and an 18 cent postage stamp is included.
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Letter, Mose Shaw to James Franklin Buchanan, February 11, 1961
Mose Shaw
In this letter, dated February 11, 1961, Extension Services director, Mose Shaw writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on having been chosen as Citizen of the Year in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He goes on to express how proud he is that an Extension agent was given such an honor. The letter is written on Extension Services stationary.
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Letter, M. S. Shaw to Extension Workers, August 12, 1954
M. S. Shaw
In this letter, Associate director of Extension Services, M. S. Shaw writes to Extension workers to inform them of some personnel matters and provide a notification of Personnel Action form for their personal records.
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Letter, M. S. Shaw to James Franklin Buchanan, April 21, 1939
M. S. Shaw
In this letter, dated April 21, 1939, Extension Services District Agent M. P. Shaw writes to James Franklin Buchanan to inform him that his name has been brought up in context of transferring him to the Attala County Extension Office and advises Buchanan that he may govern himself in his interest in the matter.
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Letter, M. S. Shaw to James Franklin Buchanan, February 23, 1938
M. S. Shaw
In this letter, dated November 23, 1938, Mississippi Extension Services District Agent, M. B. Shaw writes to James Franklin Buchanan to provide further details on his promotion from assistant agent to Choctaw County Extension Agent.
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Letter, M. S. Shaw to James Franklin Buchanan, February 23, 1938
M. S. Shaw
In this letter, dated November 23, 1938, Mississippi Extension Services District Agent, M. B. Shaw writes to James Franklin Buchanan to inform him that he has enclosed a document signed by the members of the Choctaw County Board of Supervisors on June 28-29, 1937.
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Announcing 4-H Club Tours, June 1, 1935
C. D. Smith
This form letter to Mississippi 4-H members, dated June 1, 1935, notifies them of the upcoming 4-H tours, provides the schedule of the tour from July 8 through July 15 and encourages the members and clubs to participate. The letter includes and illustration of a truck pulling a small trailer.
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Letter to 4-H Club Members from Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics in Mississippi, August 14, 1935
C. D. Smith
This form letter to Mississippi 4-H members, dated August 14, 1935, informs members that an "Estimate Card" is being provided for the boys' competition projects and includes instructions on how best to fill out the card and when to return it to the county agent.
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Letter to 4-H Club Members from Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics in Mississippi, September 10, 1935
C. D. Smith
This form letter to Mississippi 4-H club members informs them of the upcoming State Fair and the Leake County 4-H Club show and provides information on best practices for planning, creating and presenting exhibits for the fair. The letter strongly encourages members to participate in the exhibits.
