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).
-
Newspaper Clipping, Buchanan in Europe, October 18, 1973
James Frankling Buchanan is pictured with Mississippi Legislator, Horace Harned, in this newspaper clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald on October 18, 1973. The men are pictured standing at a cog train stop on the way to Jungrau Mountain in Switzerland during a trip to Europe with the Farm Bureau Federation's Bavarian Adventure tour of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Buchanan in Europe, Star Herold, October 18, 1973
This Star Herald newspaper clipping, dated October 18, 1973, features a photograph of Horace Herald and James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan near Interlaken, Sweden during the Farm Bureau Federation Bavarian Adventure. The tile of the above the caption reads "Buchanan in Europe". A list of the trip's participants is included with the newspaper clipping.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Buchanan Retiring as County Agent, Star-Herald, November 11, 1965
This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated November 1965, announces the retirement of Attala County Agent, James Franklin Buchanan and names his successor. The article shares Buchanan's history and accomplishments with the Extension Services as well as some biographical information. A photograph of Buchanan with is successor, George C. Wade, is included with the article.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Business, Farm Leaders Inspect Graham's Farm, The Clarion-Ledger, June 13, 1962
This clipping from the Clarion-Ledger, dated June 13, 1962, details an inspection made of Z. O. Graham's farm as a study of conservation farming. The article details the inspection and the praises Graham's farm and his use of grasses and growing techniques in conservation farming. A photograph of Graham along with Attala County Soil Conservation District Commissioners, including Attala County Extension Agent, James Franklin Buchanan, is included with the article.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Chamber Board of Directors, December 1, 1966
This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated December 1, 1966, provides photographs of the newly elected board of directors for the 1966 Kosciusko-Attala Chamber of Commerce, including James Franklin Buchanan.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Children's Author, 74, Can't Retire from Fans, November 21, 1982
This clipping from the Jackson Daily News, dated November 21, 1982, features children's book author, Ross E. Hutchins and includes a brief biography of the author and the impact his books have had on children over the years. A handwritten note by Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan is included across the top of the clipping and down the right edge.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Citizen of the Year Named, Star-Herald, February 9, 1961
This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated February 9, 1961, announces James Franklin Buchanan's selection as the 1960 Attala County Citizen's Award. The article goes on to detail the history of the citizen's award and provide some biographical details and a photograph of Buchanan.
-
Newspaper clipping, Club Entertainment Show and Tell, ca. 1899
The column second from left includes relics displayed by Mrs. E. L. Ray (Annie Webb Ray) for "show and tell" with the club entertainment.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Commercial Appeal, December 6, 1948
Frank Buchanan is pictured in this newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated December 6, 1948. Buchanan is pictured with livestock farmer, W. L. Armstrong and Extension agent, William N. Oliver.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Commercial Appeal, July 1, 1949
A group of Attala County 4-H club members are pictured visiting the Commercial Appeal offices during a trip to Memphis.
-
Newspaper clipping, Commercial Appeal, July 8, 1927
This newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal bears the headlines "Clans are Gathering at Indiana's Capital" and "Sen. J. W. Butler, He Forgot to Remember". The articles cover political corruption in both Indiana and Tennessee.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Commercial Appeal, November 10, 1949
This newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated November 10, 1949, features photos and captions from the Mississippi County Agents Association meeting, the Mississippi Home Demonstration Association meeting, and the National County Agents Association Convention. The photograph in the top left shows newly elected officers to the 1950 Mississippi County Agents Association, including J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan as the vice-president. The top center photograph shows Home demonstration agents modeling outfits suitable for their work during their annual meeting in Biloxi. The photograph on the far right shows county agents selected at the Biloxi Convention for the Distinguished Service Award of the National County Agents Association, including J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan. The bottom center photograph shows the newly elected officers of the Mississippi Home Demonstration Agents Association.
-
Newspaper Clipping, County Agent and Successor, Kosciusko, Star-Herald, 1965
This 1965 newspaper clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald features James Franklin Buchanan's retirement as the Attala County, Mississippi Extension Agent and the promotion of George C. Wade as his successor. A photo of the two men is included.
-
Newspaper Clipping, County Agent Judges Central Mississippi Fair Exhibits, undated
This clipping from an unidentified newspapers shares a photograph of Attala County Extension agent, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan judging exhibits at the Central Mississippi Fair. Two other, unidentified people are pictured with Buchanan as they stand at a table of small exhibits.
-
Newspaper Clipping, County Agent Named Outstanding in Attala County, 1960
This clipping from an unidentified newspaper shares that Attala County Cooperative Extension Agent, Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan was named Attala County Citizen of the Year for 1960. The article shares a brief history of the citizen of the year program and some of Buchanan's notable accomplishments.
-
Newspaper Clipping, County Agent Named Outstanding in Attala County, State Times, February 7, 1961
This clipping from the State Times, dated February 7, 1961, announces James Franklin Buchanan's selection as the 1960 Attala County Citizen's Award. The article goes on to detail the history of the citizen's award and provide some biographical details for Buchanan.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Dinner Honoring 4-Leaders, Kosciusko Star Herald, November 25, 1965
This newspaper clipping, dated November 25, 1965, features a photo of community and 4-H leaders being honored at a dinner. James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan is pictured as one of the leaders being honored.
-
Newspaper Clipping, "Drums on the Yockanookany", Kosciusko Star-Herald, November 29, 1964
Published in the Kosciusko Star-Herald on November 29, 1964, this column is part two of a story about the ball game played by the Choctaw Indians for the people in town. The writer describes the game and the instruments used.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Engagement Announcement, January 17, 1954
This clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated January 17, 1954, announces the engagement of Carolyn Virginia Jones to Ted L. Harris, both of Jackson, Mississippi.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Farm Picture Looks Better for this Year, Program Doubts, Commercial Appeal, January 1, 1961
Newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated January 1, 1961, covers the difficulty facing farmers and the center photograph is of a group of Mississippi Extension agents at Stoneville, Mississippi inspecting new farming machinery. James Franklin Buchanan is one of the agents pictured.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Fine Friends and Fine Gifts, November 1982
This clipping from the November 1982 issue of French Camp Academy News shares the story of the donation of a new car the president of French Camp Academy by Robert (Bob) Buchanan. Other stories covered on the pages covers the family connections at French Camp and the president's perspective, both partial articles.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Flowers Present Many Pictures, March 23, 1972
This newspaper clipping provides a list of flowers and what the author, Jochem V. Benson sees when they look at them.
-
Newspaper Clipping, Frank Buchanan Named Attala Citizen of the Year, 1960
This clipping from an unidentified newspaper declares Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan as the Attala County Citizen of the year. The article details how the selection was made and some of Buchanan's most noteworthy accomplishments. A photograph of Buchanan is included with the article.
-
Newspaper Clipping, French Camp Getting New Student Building, February 19, 1976
This clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald, dated February 18, 1976, features the new student center named for R. M. Buchanan being built on the French Camp Academy Campus. The article includes a photo of the construction site and a brief description of the building's floor plan and proposed use.
-
Newspaper Clipping from The Clarion Ledger, June 6, 1953
Newspaper clipping from Clarion Ledger, dated June 6, 1953, focusing on the article, Affairs of State by Charles M. Hill, with a quote from Mississippi House Speaker, Bob Buchanan.
