James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

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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Life Insurance Policy, American Funeral Assurance Company for James F. Buchanan, December 1, 1988

This American Funeral Assurance Company Whole Life Policy covers James F. Buchanan with Margaret Buchanan named as the sole beneficiary with an effective date of December 1, 1988. The policy outlines the terms and value of the life insurance. A copy of the handwritten application is included along with and authorization card directing Jordan Funeral Home to handle any funeral arrangements in the even of death.
Life Insurance Policy, American Funeral Assurance Company for Margaret Buchanan, December 1, 1988

This American Funeral Assurance Company Whole Life Policy covers Margaret Buchanan with Harriet Buchanan named as the sole beneficiary with an effective date of December 1, 1988. The policy outlines the terms and value of the life insurance.
Limitations on Amount of Relocation Payments, undated

This portion of RHA (Regional Housing Authority) document shares the limitations on the amount paid for relocations including for individual families, business concerns, and relocation payments.
List of 4-H Club Materials, undated

These papers provide a list of materials associated with the Boys' Club Department at the State College (Mississippi State University) such as records of the clubs, instructions for various clubs, circulars, bulletins and publications.
List of County Extension Agents, 1934-1939

This chart lists the county extension agents from Kosciusko, Laurel, Ackerman, and Philadelphia, Mississippi and the years they served.
Magazine Clipping, C. T. McDaniel of Attala Augments Income With Attala Forestry Program, Mississippi Stockman-Farmer, September 1959

The primary focus on this page of the September 1959 issue of the Mississippi Stockman-Farmer is the second article, C. T. McDaniel of Attala Augments Income With Attala Forestry Program. The article shares C. T. McDaniel's experience in growing pine seedlings on some retired farm land and the success of the experiment. A photograph of McDaniel and Attala County Extension Agent, James Franklin Buchanan studying one of the pine trees is included with the article. The lead article on the page is titled, "Big Forestry Day at Mississippi State Fair to Climax Year of Forestry Development" detailing the Mississippi State Fair and the growth of the forestry industry in the state.
Magazine Clipping, Mrs. Bessie Crayton Selects Some Cabbage Plants from Buck Buchanan, March 1979

A photograph clipped from the March 17-23, 1979 issue of View Magazine shows a woman identified as Mrs. Bessie Crayton, purchasing a cabbage plant from Buck (Silas Lee) Buchanan. Unrelated articles are to the left of the photo, both about gardening.
Map of Neshoba County and List of Neshoba County Teachers, 1939

These documents include a map of Neshoba County and the schools as well as a list of teachers in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Members of the 42nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment, "Grandpa's Regiment", undated

Members of the 42nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment, "Granpa's Regiment" are listed with notations of the rank of certain members and the cause of death of members who died while in service. R. M. (Robert M.) Buchanan is listed as a lieutenant.
Memo, Helen to James Franklin Buchanan, Feburary 1961

In this memo, Helen of Heiden Insurance Agency, Inc. writes to James Franklin "Buck" Buchanan to congratulate him on having been named Attala County Citizen of the Year.
Meridian Grain and Elevator Co. Big Diamond Feeds Address Book

While this address book may contain a few addresses, it was primarily used to note appointments and take brief notes.
Military Appointment Card, undated

This blank military enlistment/appointment card provides spaces for name, address, military branch, salary preference, and other necessary information. Instructions for returning the card are on the back.
Minutes, First Presbyterian Church, Starkville, Mississippi, September 16, 1928

This copy of the Minutes of the First Presbyterian Church in Starkville, Mississippi, documents James Franklin Buchanan's having been received into membership on September 16, 1928. A note at the bottom of the page mentions Mr. Johnson's friendship with the Buchanan family and his burial information.
Mixing Paints for Homes and Farm Machinery, 1935

This document provides mixtures for paint used on homes and farm machinery.
Name Card, Harriet Ann Buchanan, March 31, 1947

This small card is tied with a pink, silk ribbon with the name, "Harriet Ann Buchanan" beneath the ribbon with her parents' names, Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Buchanan along the bottom of the card.
Name Card, John Lucien Calene, III, June 3, 1961

This small card is tied with a pink, silk ribbon with the name John Lucien Calene, III beneath it with the date, June 3, 1961 and his parents' names, Mr. and Mrs. John Lucien Calen, Jr. along the bottom edge of the card.
Name Card, Perri Suzanne Ray, April 22, 1947

This small card is tied with a pink, silk ribbon with the name, Perri Suzanne Ray beneath it and her parents' names, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ray along the bottom edge of the card.
Newsletter, First Press, The Monthly Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church, Kosciusko, Mississippi, August 1, 1989

The August 1, 1989 issue of "First Press, The Monthly Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church, Kosciusko, Mississippi," includes a letter from the pastor, book reviews, church announcements and an editorial written by Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan.
Newspaper Clipping, 1917 State Champions

This undated and unidentified newspaper clipping includes a photograph of a group of young men seated on the front steps of a building wearing their letter cardigans with one young man holding a football with "State Champions 1917" written on it.
Newspaper Clipping, 1982 Reunion Classes, 1982

This clipping from an unidentified newspaper shows a photograph of the class of 1932 holding a reunion banner. The names of the class members pictured are listed in the caption below the photograph. Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan is among the class members listed. The headline to the left of the photo reads "1982 Reunion Classes: At the Annual Spring Alumni Weekend".
Newspaper Clipping, 25 Years Ago in Kosciusko, Star-Herald, September 8, 1960

This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated September 8, 1960, shares news from September 12, 1935 including a paragraph concerning the promotion of James Franklin Buchanan from Attala County assistant in cotton adjustment to assistant county agent for Attala and Leake Counties.
Newspaper Clipping, Attala County Agent To Take Post September 1, Commercial Appeal, August 24, 1953

This newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated August 24, 1953, shares an article confirming that J. Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan will succeed C. I. Smith as the Attala County Agent for the Extension Services on September 1, 1952. The article details Buchanan's education and professional accomplishments and also identifies the new assistant agent in Attala County.
Newspaper Clipping, Attala County Cooperative, Star-Herald, February 3, 1962

This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated February 3, 1965, announces the addition of Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan as Field Representative with the Attala County Cooperative in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The announcement includes a photograph of Buchanan.
Newspaper Clipping, Bridgeforth Scholarship Program Established, December 24, 1997

This clipping from the Yazoo Herald, dated December 24, 1997, details a scholarship endowment established by the Bridgforth Family for Mississippi State University in memory of Stuart Bridgeforth. The article is accompanied by a photograph of MSU president, Dr. Donald Zacharias and Carolyn Watkins Bridgeforth.
Newspaper Clipping, Buchanan Honored at Citizenship Banquet, Star-Herald, February 16, 1961

This clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald, dated February 16, 1961, shares the details of the Kosciusko Lion's annual citizenship banquet that honored James Franklin (Frank) Buchanan as the recipient for 1960. A photograph of Buchanan holding a trophy and standing alongside Lion's club president Rupert Thompson, Arthur E. Atkinson, and Rubel L. Phillips at the banquet.