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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16th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair Judge Ribbon, August 1965
This blue ribbon for the 16th annual Choctaw Indian Fair identifies James Franklin Buchanan of Kosciusko, Mississippi as a judge. The ribbon is dated August 25-28, 1965.
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1940 Chicago National 4-H Congress
This pennant commemorates James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan's attendance at the 1940 Chicago 4-H Congress. The pennant is green and white with a seal for the congress at the top and "Miss" along the body. A buckle or nametag with Buchanan's name is placed above the pennant.
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1951 4-H State Congress Ribbon
This burgundy 1951 4-H State Congress Ribbon includes a J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan, Attala County Assistant agent name tag.
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1952 4-H State Congress Ribbon
This burnt orange 1952 4-H State Congress Ribbon includes a J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan, Attala County Assistant agent name tag.
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3188th Signal Service Battalion Addresses, 1958
This paper documents the addresses for former members of the United States Army 3188th Signal Service Battalion during 1958.
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4-H Club Meeting Notes, undated
These note pages contain handwritten notes primarily concerning 4-H club meetings and participation.
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4-H Club Projects Report, March 1936
This report for March 1936 provides the list of member names and projects completed in the Marydell (Leake County) 4-H Club as provided by club president, Leonard Evans.
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4-H Club Round-up, November 13-14, 1953
This brown ribbon commemorates the eighth annual Mississippi 4-H Club Round-up in Jackson Mississippi, November 13-14, 1953. A nametag for J. F. (James Franklin) Buchanan, Attala County Assistant Agent is attached.
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Airline Trip Accident Insurance Policy for James Franklin Buchanan, October 1973
This Mutual of Omaha scheduled airline trip accident insurance policy covers James Franklin Buchanan for up to forty-five thousand dollars effective October 1, 1973 and names Mrs. James Franklin Buchanan as the beneficiary.
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Albert Burbank, Don Newny and unidentified
This photograph shows three army soldiers in uniform during World War II standing in an office with the man in the middle holding teletype tape while the other two are fiddling with his uniform. A desk and chairs are seen to the right and filing cabinets are behind them. "Teletype tape" is written along the bottom edge of the photograph and two of the men are identified as Albert Burbank, Mass. and Don Newny, PA. on the back of the photograph.
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Alleged Quotes from Residents Seeking Welfare Assistance in Mississippi, undated
This list consists of sixteen quotes allegedly provided by people seeking assistance from the Mississippi Department of Welfare.
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American Soldiers in Front of a Building in Dijon France, 1944
This black and white photograph shows a diagonal view a four story building with trees to the front and at the end. Several American solders in uniform are walking front of the building. The back of the photograph identifies the location as being Dijon [France] where Frank Buchanan [James Franklin Buchanan] stayed Dec. 22, 1944 -Feb. 15, 1945.
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Army Addresses, undated
This paper documents the addresses for several Army veterans presumably of the United States Army 3188th Signal Service Battalion.
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Autobiography and World War II Memoire, James Franklin Buchanan, February 10, 1974
In this portion of James Franklin Buchanan's autobiography, he begins with a brief, two page description of his early life prior to enlisting with the Army . On page three he states that "This portion of my story deals with the army" and proceeds to document his time in the army from enlistment, through training, and on to his service overseas during World War II. The last four pages of the fifty-two page document shares photographs of people and places during Buchanan's time in the Army.
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Autobiography, James Franklin Buchanan, February 10, 1974
In this bound copy of James Franklin Buchanan's autobiography, he begins with a brief, two page description of his early life prior to enlisting with the Army . On page three he states that "This portion of my story deals with the army" and proceeds to document his time in the army from enlistment, through training, and on to his service overseas during World War II. Some photographs of people and places during Buchanan's time in the Army are included. Additionally, an account of his trip abroad d for the Farm Bureau Federation's Bavarian Adventure tour of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in October 1973 is included in the last seven pages. A handwritten note on page forty-eight dedicates the autobiography "To my daughter from Frank Buchanan, not for publication--a matter of record--and for your enjoyment-Feb. 10, 1974"
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Baby Announcement, M. P. and Mary Neff to Miss. Anna Buchanan, October 26, 1953
An illustration of baby toys in a crib is on the cover of this birth announcement for M. P. and Neff's son, Matthew Park Neff, III on October 26, 1953. a newspaper clipping of a poem about struggle being God's gift is included along with an envelope addressed to Miss Anne Buchanan and postmarked Arcola, Mississippi.
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Barston and Wolynetz Law Firm Announcement Card, April 27, 1951
This business card announces the partnership of John J. Barston and George Woynetz, Jr. in the formation of the Barston and Wolynetz law firm in New York. An envelope postmarked New York, April 27, 1951 and Kosciusko, Mississippi April 30, 1951 is included.
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Birth Announcement card, March 31, 1947
This cream colored card announces the birth of Harriet Ann Buchanan on March 31, 1947, born to Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Buchanan. The card has a pink border and a pink ribbon at the top above the baby's name.
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Birthday Card from Silas, undated
This birthday card features an illustration of a panda seated at a food tray and scratching his head while trying to figure out the recipient's birthday. The interior of the card features an illustration of a panda riding an elephant and wishing a happy birthday. A handwritten note is in the upper right corner and the card is signed in the lower left corner, "Love Silas".
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Birthday Card from the Hemingway Bible Class, December 7, 1953
An illustration of large rose with a birthday greeting is on the cover of this greeting card addressed from the Hemingway Bible Class.
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Boys' 4-H Club Project Requirement, undated
This paper, provided by the Cooperative Extension work in Agriculture and Home Economics in Mississippi, provides project requirements and outlines each viable product by project, unit, exhibit, and work program.
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Boys and Girls 4-H Club Certificate, undated
This Boys and Girls 4-H Clubs certificate is through the Cooperative Extension Work, Agriculture and Home Economics, Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College. The date portion of the certificate is blank thought the certificate is signed by state club agent, the director of extension, and the president of the college.
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Boys' Club Work for September and October, undated
This set of papers, provided by the Cooperative Extension work in Agriculture and Home Economics in Mississippi provides basic information on what to expect in the upcoming September and October meetings, some essentials to success in carrying out a county 4-H club program, and project requirements.
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Buchanan Genealogy Notes, undated
This list documents James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan's paternal lineage from his great grandfather to his father and five of Frank's siblings. Birth and death dates as well as burial locations are included. The back of the page notes the name, birth and death date of his grandmother on his mother's side.
