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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Building in Dijon France, December 1944
This black and white photograph shows a four story building with multiple windows and glass doors on each floor, some with balconies. A large tree stands in front of the left end of the building and two smaller trees stand beside the right end of the building. The inscription on the back identifies the location as being Dijon, France, December 1944 where James Franklin Buchanan stayed.
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Bulletin of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Memorials, September 1962
Donald Grant Herring, Jr. and Rae Preece are memorialized in the September 1962 issue of the Bulletin of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Each memorial includes a photograph and a brief biography of the men's lives and their accomplishments in the field of geology. Preece's memorial was not completely preserved and only a partial biography is available here.
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Calanques at Marseille in the Mediterranean Sea, undated
This black and white photograph shows two rock formations extending into the water, identified as being part of the Calanques at Marseille in the Mediterranean. "Mediterranean [Crags?]" is written along the bottom edge of the photograph.
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Card, Mollie
The cover of this greeting card features three women in period dress gathered around an open hope chest in front of a fireplace. The wording at the bottom reads "For your Hope Chest" and the inside wording reads "I'd hate to think of your Hope Chest without a gift from me, I send this with a wish for joy and send it cheerfully!". No inscription is included. An accompanying card with the image of people on the street among trees and huts has "Mollie" written in all capitals at the bottom.
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Card, Nellie L. "Muddie" Carothers to Harriet Ann Buchanan, undated
On this notecard, Nellie L. "Muddie" Carothers welcomes newborn, Harriet Ann Buchanan to the "Muddie clan" and expresses her instant love for the child.
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Car Insurance Policy, Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company for James Franklin Buchanan, October 14, 1960
This insurance policy provides coverage details from Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Company for a 1961 Ford Sedan purchased by J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan on October 14, 1960. The policy covers the vehicle until December 12, 1960 and provides payments toward bodily injury, property damage, comprehensive, and collision. The policy is signed by W. H. Pickens, and authorized representative.
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Car Invoice, O. K. Power, Inc. to Frank Buchanan, March 24, 1964
This car invoice documents the purchase of a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 four door by Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan from O. K. Power, Inc. on March 24, 1964. The invoice provides the purchase price, the trade in amount, sales tax, and final price, paid by check. The authorized Ford logo is in the upper left corner of the invoice.
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Car Invoice, O. K. Power, Inc. to Frank Buchanan, October 14, 1960
This car invoice documents the purchase of a 1961 Ford Fairlane four door sedan by Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan from O. K. Power, Inc. on October 14, 1960. The invoice provides the purchase price, the trade in amount, sales tax, and final price, paid by check. The authorized Ford logo is in the upper left corner of the invoice.
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Cartoon Sketch, "Fred Got His Second Wind," undated
This cartoon sketch features two women seated on a park bench while a man in a suit, hat, and a cane is dancing to the right of them. The caption beneath the cartoon reads "Fred Got His Second Wind."
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Central Mississippi Fair Ticket for James Franklin Buchanan, 1940
This Central Mississippi Fair ticket has James Franklin Buchanan's name written across the front of the ticket and the back has a handwritten note that states the ticket was given by William White of Carthage in 1940.
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Certificate for Distinguished Service, James Franklin Buchanan, March 22, 1982
James Franklin Buchanan was awarded for distinguished service as county agent for Attala by communicating for agriculture. The certificate is dated March 22, 1982 and is signed by M. E. Smedsund.
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Certificate of Baptism, Wesley Webster and Silas Buchanan, August 24, 1899
Brothers, Wesley Webster and Silas Buchanan were baptized in their home on August 8, 1899 by Rev. R. S. Lawson, as documented in this copy of a Certificate of Baptism. R. D. and Texanna Buchanan are listed as their parents.
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Certificate of Life Membership in the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, September 16, 1966
James F. Buchanan is certified upon retirement as a lifetime member of the National Association of County Agents on September 16, 1966. The certificate is signed by the secretary of the NACAA and the secretary State association.
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Certification of Confederate Military Records for John Wesley Whitton, August 9, 1957
This Mississippi Department of Archives and History document certifies that the Official Confederate Military Records on file show that John Wesley Whitton was a member of the forty-second Regiment of Mississippi Infantry. The document is signed by Charlotte Capers, the director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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Certification of Confederate Military Records for Robert M. Buchanan, August 9, 1958
This Mississippi Department of Archives and History document certifies that the Official Confederate Military Records on file show that Robert M. Buchanan was a member of the forty-second Regiment of Mississippi Infantry. The document is signed by Charlotte Capers, the director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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Christian Daily Devotional Pages, undated
These pages from a daily Christian devotional book are for the days January 19 and 20 and contain quotes from Colossians and James, respectively, and a thought and a prayer for each day as pertains to the scripture passage and theme for the day.
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Christmas Card, Harriet Buchanan to James Franklin Buchanan, December 22, 1964
This Christmas card, sent by Harriet Buchanan to her father, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan expresses love. The illustrations on both the cover and the interior of the card portray a snowy, woodland scene with deer, a white rabbit, trees, and a church in the distance. The interior text offers a poem about Christmas woodlands and the beauty of Christmas. An envelope with a Kosciusko, Mississippi postmark and a five cent postage stamp is included.
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Christmas card, Harriet Buchanan to Margaret Ray Buchanan, December 22, 1964
This Christmas card, sent by Harriet Buchanan to her mother, Margaret Ray Buchanan expresses love. The illustrations on both the cover and the interior of the card portray red poinsettia blooms with green leaves. The text accompanying the illustration is addressed "With Love to My Mother" on the cover and a poem about hoping mother knows especially at Christmas how much love and happiness she brings. An envelope with a Kosciusko, Mississippi postmark and five cent postage stamp.
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Church School of Missions Certification, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan, 1932
Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan's attendance at each of the sessions of a Church School of Missions at First Presbyterian Church in Starkville, Mississippi with the 1931-32 books. The certificate is signed by the pastor and the secretary of the Church School of Missions.
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Circuit Clerk Receipt, September 16, 1957
This receipt documents James Franklin Buchanan's delivery of "the instrument" by the Attala County Circuit Clerk on September 16, 1957. The receipt is signed by C. H. McWhorter, the Circuit Court Clerk for Attala County, Mississippi.
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Citizen Award Banquet Program, February 13, 1961
This Citizenship Awards Banquet program provides the itinerary for the evening, a list of past recipients, the banquet menu, and Lions Club officers. James Franklin Buchanan was named the 1960 Citizen of the Year for Attala County in February 1961.
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Citizen Award Banquet Program, February 18, 1965
This Citizenship Awards Banquet program, dated February 18, 1965, provides the itinerary for the evening, a list of past recipients, the banquet menu, and Lions Club officers.
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Citizen Award Banquet Program, February 23, 1967
This Citizenship Awards Banquet program honoring Bob Wiseman, dated February 23, 1967, provides the itinerary for the evening, a list of past recipients, the banquet menu, and Lions Club officers.
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Citizen Award Banquet Program, February 24, 1970
This Citizenship Awards Banquet program honoring Mrs. B. B. Brantley, dated February 24, 1970, provides the itinerary for the evening, a list of past recipients, the banquet menu, and Lions Club officers.
