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, Carlisle to James Franklin Buchanan, February 14, 1961
In this letter, dated February 14, 1961, Carlisle writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named Attala County Citizen of the Year and jokes about Buchanan's lack of winning things. The letter is written on an intraoffice memo for Field Enterprises Educational Corporation.
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Letter, Christmas Wishes from Yale and Daddy, December 1932
In this letter, dated Christmas of 1932, Yale and Daddy offer their friends and family Christmas and New Year's greetings from Cuba while also updating them on Yale, a sixteen month old. This family friend (cousin in the Boyd family) is identified in the Hays-Ray-Webb collection simply as "Wess."
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Letter, Coy and John C. Stennis to James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan, December 15, 1980
In this letter, dated December 15, 1980, Senator John C. Stennis and his wife, Coy, extend Christmas greetings to James Franklin "Frank" and Margaret Ray Buchanan. The letter is written on United States Senate letterhead.
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Letter, Coy and John C. Stennis to James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan, December 15, 1980
In this letter, dated December 15, 1980, Senator John C. Stennis and his wife, Coy, extend Christmas greetings to James Franklin "Frank" and Margaret Ray Buchanan. The letter is written on United States Senate letterhead. A handwritten note at the bottom states that the Senator Stennis sent a similar letter every Christmas and every Mother's Day for several years.
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Letter, Extension Service Agents to James Franklin Buchanan, February 24, 1961
In this letter, dated February 24, 1961, a group of Cooperative Extension agents and workers out of Jackson write to James Franklin Buchanan to let him know they'd seen his photograph in both the Clarion Ledger and the Commercial Appeal and wanted to compliment him on his "honor" and state that it is well deserved.
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Letter, Fordyce and Feitz to James Franklin Buchanan, February 1961
This letter, written in poem form, speaks of the heights of a great man sailing upwards and is signed by Fordyce and Feitz.
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Letter, Frances to James Franklin Buchanan, February 13, 1961
In this letter, dated February 13, 1961, Frances writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named Attala County Citizen of the Year and express how proud they are of Buchanan.
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Letter, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan to First Presbyterian Church Members, December 14, 1981
In this letter, dated December 24, 1981, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan writes to his fellow church members to inform him that as he is rotating off "the Session" he would like to be designated as Elder Emeritus and names the church by-laws that would allow it.
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Letter, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan to Multiple Unnamed People, December 22, 1990
In this letter, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan writes to several unnamed people. He updates them on his wife's health and shares stories things he remembers and things he's been doing . The letter is typed on Frank Buchanan letterhead stationary.
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Letter, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan to Unnamed People
In this letter, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan writes to an unnamed person or people. He discusses the current cotton crop, shares stories and anecdotes from his time at Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State University), and shares general news and remembrances. The letter is typed on Frank Buchanan letterhead stationary.
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Letter, Fr. Celestine to James Franklin and Margaret Buchanan, May 23, 1947
In this letter, dated May 23, 1947, Fr. Celestine of Saint Joseph's Preparatory Seminary writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan and his wife, Margaret to congratulate them on the birth of their daughter. He expresses his desire to live in Kosciusko to be closer and goes on to tell them of the mission work he's been doing and will be doing in upcoming weeks. The letter is written on Saint Joseph's Preparatory Seminary letterhead and a St. Joseph's envelop postmarked Columbus, Georgia is attached.
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Letter, Jack Suber to Margaret Ray Buchanan, undated
In this undated letter, "Jack" Suber writes to Margaret Ray Buchanan to congratulate her on the birth of her daughter. She goes on to say she misses Margaret at the club and declares that the baby, Harriet Ann, is the club's granddaughter.
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Letter, James and Zaida to James Franklin Buchanan, February 20, 1961
In this "Congratulations" greeting card, James and Zaida offer best wishes to James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan. An envelope postmarked Falls Church, Virginia, February 20, 1961, is included.
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Letter, James Franklin Buchanan from C. D. Smith, October 17, 1935
In this letter, dated October 17, 1935, C. D. Smith writes to James Franklin Buchanan to provide the list of winners for the 4-H competitions for cotton, soy beans, sweet potatoes, pigs, peanuts, and corn exhibits. The list also provides the prizes won.
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Letter, James Franklin Buchanan to Charles R. Langhorne, undated
In this letter, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan writes to Charles R. Langhorne a fellow Army veteran with whom Buchanan was stationed during World War II. Buchanan reminisces fondly of his last visit with Langhorne in Richmond in 1958, explains the inclusion of a photograph he's enclosed, and updates him on his life and others from their battalion that he's been in contact with. The included photo shows members of Co. B 3188th Signal Service Battalion on August 31, 1944. Each serviceman shown has a number written on their photo and a "key" is included to identify the men by their number.
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Letter, Jordan Funeral Home to "Friend", 1992
In this letter, Henry H. Jordan, Jr. requests the receiver to complete an after service follow-up survey to help their funeral home to make necessary improvements. The letter is written on Jordan Funeral Home letterhead and advertises that they've been in business for eighty-eight years. The blank survey is included.
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Letter, L. H. Mosely to County Agents, May 28, 1964
In this letter, dated May 28, 1964, L. H. Mosely, district agent, writes to the county extension agents concerning a questionnaire for potential merit raises. A response from James Franklin Buchanan, dated May 30, 1964 is included.
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Letter, Nehster to James Franklin Buchanan, February 15, 1961
In this letter, dated February 15, 1961, Nehster writes to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him on being named Attala County Citizen of the Year and tell him how proud they are to be a part of his family. The letter is written on Department of Public Welfare letterhead.
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Letter, Polly to James Franklin Buchanan, November 15, 1965
In this letter, dated November 15, 1965, Extension worker, Polly, writes to James Franklin Buchanan to advise him of a potential job opportunity with the Veterans Farm and Home Loan Board. The letter is written on Cooperative Extension Services Letterhead.
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Letters, Nostratollah Khatibi and James Franklin Buchanan, October 15, 1955
In these letters, written in 1955, Nostratollah Khatibi writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for his help, clarify his name, and ask for assistance in writing on his behalf. James Franklin Buchanan writes to the Foreign Agricultural Service on Khatibi's behalf and reports on the Iranian visitor's time in the U. S.
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Letter, Ted Main to Baby Buchanan (Harriet Ann), undated
In this letter, Ted Main writes to "Baby Buchanan" (Harriet Ann Buchanan) to say how pleased he is over her arrival and mentions the powder given to her as a gift.
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Letter to 4-H Club Members from James Franklin Buchanan, August 16, 1939
This form letter to Mississippi 4-H club members, dated August 16, 1939, informs them of the upcoming State Fair and the Leake and Neshoba County 4-H Club shows and provides information on best practices for planning, creating and presenting exhibits for the fair. The letter encourages members to participate in the exhibits as there are good prizes to be won.
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Liberty Cemetery, East Sardis, Mississippi, November 3, 1958
James Franklin Buchanan documented the graves of the Liberty Cemetery, east of Sardis, Mississippi on November 3, 1958.
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Liberty Loan Coupon Bonds Invoice, August 6, 1919
This invoice is for a fifty dollar Liberty Loan 4 1/4 percent coupon bonds form the Treasury Department for the account of W. B. Buchanan and provides the serial number, the bond number and instructions on what to do if the bonds are not received within a reasonable amount of time and how to return a receipt.
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Life History, James Franklin Buchanan, February 2, 1991
James Franklin Buchanan begins his life history with a letter to his daughter, Harriet Ann Buchanan, explaining his reasons for writing the history and offers a genealogy of their family. The history goes on to include anecdotes from various periods of Buchanan's life, including early childhood, high school, college, his work as a County Extension Agent, his time in World War II, his marriage to her mother, Margaret, and his travels. The history also includes photographs of his time overseas during World War II and photocopies of his high school and college diplomas, his parent's marriage license, notable letters he'd received, his Army discharge papers, and certificates for various work he's done throughout his career.
