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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Newspaper Clipping, Garden of the Month, undated
This clipping from an unidentified newspaper shows a photograph of James Franklin Buchanan crouched beside the flowers on his lawn. The caption beneath the photograph describes the flowers and declares Buchanan's as the garden of the month.
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Newspaper Clipping, Health Fair Marks Extension's 75th Birthday, Star Herald, May 11, 1989
This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated May 11, 1989, details the events that took place during celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Attala County Cooperative Extension Services. A photograph of former Attala County Extension Agent, James Franklin Buchanan along with the current agent and two other former agents is included with the article.
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Newspaper Clipping, Honored, Commercial Appeal, February 15, 1961
This clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated February 15, 1961, announces James Franklin Buchanan as the Attala County Citizen of the Year for 1960 and includes a photograph of Buchanan.
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Newspaper Clipping, James Franklin Buchanan Retirement, Jackson Daily News, November 11, 1965
This newspaper clipping from the Jackson Daily News announces the retirement of James Franklin Buchanan from his position as Attala County Extension Agent. The announcement, dated November 11, 1965, includes a photograph of Buchanan.
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Newspaper Clipping, James Franklin Buchanan's Retirement, ca. 1961
This clipping from an unidentified newspaper announces the retirement of Attala County Extension agent, James Franklin Buchanan, after 12 years of service to Attala County. The a photograph of Buchanan accompanies the announcement .
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Newspaper Clipping, James Franklin Buchanan with G&O Manufacturing Executive, Fall 1961
The primary focus on this page from an unidentified newspaper, dated Fall 1961, is a photograph of Attala County Extension Agent, James Franklin Buchanan standing with a G&O Manufacturing Co. executive who is pictured holding one od the radiator cores produced by the company. Several partial articles surround the photograph.
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Newspaper Clipping, Jesus, the Perfect Man, December 24, 1972
This Clarion Ledger column, dated December 24, 1972, details Jesus compared to other prophets and philosophers throughout history.
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Newspaper Clipping, Jesus, the Perfect Man, The Commercial Appeal, December 18, 1960
Newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal, dated December 8, 1960, is an essay on Jesus titled, "Jesus, the Perfect Man."
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Newspaper Clipping, Jesus, the Perfect Man, The Commercial Appeal, December 23, 1962
Reprint of a newspaper clipping from the Commercial Appeal, originally published December 22, 1912, is an essay on Jesus titled, "Jesus, the Perfect Man." This reprint was published on December 23, 1962.
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Newspaper Clipping, J. Frank Buchanan Named County Agent, Star-Herald, August 23, 1953
This Star-Herald newspaper clipping, dated August 23, 1953, announces J. Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan as the new Attala County agent for the Extension Services, replacing C. I. Smith who is named the new state 4-H Club leader. The article goes on to detail Buchanan's education and professional accomplishments and also identifies the new assistant agent in Attala County.
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Newspaper Clipping, Judges Select Winners; Keep Choice Secret, circa 1950
This clipping from an unidentified newspaper shares that three judges from out of town, James Franklin Buchanan being one of the them, selected the winners of the Clay County Community Development Project. The winner will remain a secret until a later announcement. A photograph of Buchanan with the other two judges is included with the article.
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Newspaper Clipping, Kosciusko Dairy Week Proclaimed, June 24, 1968
This clipping form the Jackson Daily News, dated June 24, 1968, proclaims the week of June 24-29 1968 as Kosciusko Dairy Week, as proclaimed by Kosciusko mayor, Doty Jackson. The article goes on to extoll the importance of the diary industry and dairy farming to the Kosciusko-Attala economy.
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Newspaper Clipping, Lawn of the Month Winner, undated
This clipping from an unidentified newspaper shows a photograph of James Franklin Buchanan standing on the lawn in front of his home with a sign stating "Lawn of the Month" in the yard nearby. The caption beneath the photograph explains that the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Buchanan was chosen as lawn of the month for the Highland Park neighborhood by the Kosciusko Garden Club.
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Newspaper Clipping, Log Cabin Recreates History of Mississippi Bygone Days, October 7-8, 1978
This article details the resurgence of popularity in log cabins and describes the log cabin built and maintained by Buch and Ora Buchanan as a guest house on their property. The article, published in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on October 7, 1978, details the charm of the cabin and the many ways the Buchanans use it. A photograph of Buck and Ora Buchanan seated beside a large spinning wheel is included with the article.
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Newspaper Clipping, Mrs. Buchanan Combines Family Recipes with Convenience Foods, February 23, 1967
Published in the Kosciusko Star-Herald on February 23, 1967, this article features Margaret Ray Buchanan's family recipes and tips on how to merge them with modern convenience foods. A photograph of Buchanan is included with the article.
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Newspaper Clipping, New Student Center Under Way, February 1976
This clipping from the February 1976 issue of the French Camp Academy news describes the new student center being built on the academy's campus. The building is named for and dedicated to Reverend R. Morris Buchanan by his son, R. M. Buchanan, Jr. The article shares a brief biography of Buchanan's life and ministry and includes a photograph of Rev. Buchanan and the building named for him.
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Newspaper Clipping, Obituary for Mrs. Nelly Burt, Commercial Appeal, June 16, 1963
This obituary for Mrs. Nelly Burt was published in the Commercial Appeal on June 16, 1963.
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Newspaper Clipping, Pine Seedlings, a Fancy in 1941 Now Paying Off, Commercial Appeal, August 21, 1959
This article in the Commercial Appeal, dated August 21, 1959, 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.
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Newspaper Clipping, Promote Farm Safety, July 18, 1974
James Franklin Buchanan is pictured with other members of the Farm Safety Committee members in this newspaper clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald on July 18, 1974. The men are shown displaying posters to be placed in feed stores, co-ops, and other farm related stores. Portions of the caption are missing.
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Newspaper Clipping, Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck, December 24, 1949
In this edition of "Ramblin' with Circulating' Buck" in the Tupelo Daily Journal, Silas Lee Buchanan begins with a poem about Christmas in Mississippi and then goes on to reminisce about his Uncle Petty and what a miserable man he was before ending with a letter to Santa that entails all his wishes for his friends and family.
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Newspaper Clippings, Chamber Names Leaders, Sets '67 Goals, Star-Herald, December 1, 1966
This clipping from the Star-Herald, dated December 1, 1966, names the new leadership of the Kosciusko-Attala Chamber of Commerce, including an appointment to James Franklin Buchanan as a member of the board of directors. A photograph of the new president, the vice-president, and the longtime manager is included with the article.
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Newspaper Clippings, Death Announcement, James Franklin Buchanan, April 1, 1992
This clipping from the Clarion-Ledger, dated April 1, 1992, announces the death of former Attala County, Mississippi, Cooperative Extension Agent, James Franklin (Frank) Buchanan.
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Newspaper Clippings, Death Announcements, Rebecca Simmons, Weston Buchanan, and Wesley M. Buchanan, 1968, 1976, 1985
These clippings from the Tupelo Daily Journal announced the deaths of Rebecca Bea Ross Simmons in 1985, Wesley M. Buchanan in 1976, and Webster Buchanan in 1968. Wesley and Webster Buchanan were James Franklin Buchanan's brothers.
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Newspaper Clippings, Health Fair Marks Extensions 75th Birthday, May 11, 1989
This clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald, dated May 11, 1989, features a photograph of current and former county extension agents, including Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan. The accompanying article describes the 75th birthday celebration of the Attala County Mississippi Extension office.
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Newspaper Clippings, Kosciusko's Rotary Club in 1935, January 3, 1985
This clipping from the Kosciusko Star-Herald, dated January 3, 1985, a photograph of Kosciusko's Rotary Club in 1935. The members are identified in the caption beneath the photograph and includes Frank (James Franklin) Buchanan.
