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Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Charlie And Dot Smith, December 27, 1944, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Charlie And Dot Smith, December 27, 1944, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this victory mail (v-mail) letter, James F. Buchanan writes to Charlie and Dot Smith in Philadelphia from where he is stationed with the Army in France during the second world war. He describes the agricultural landscape of England and compares it, and the food, to what is in the United States. He goes on to say that he hasn't heard from anyone back home and hasn't received any packages.


Circular Letter From Cooperative Extension Office To All Extension Workers, August 23, 1944, L. I. Jones Sep 2025

Circular Letter From Cooperative Extension Office To All Extension Workers, August 23, 1944, L. I. Jones

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this circular letter, dated August 23, 1944, the Cooperative Extension office at Mississippi State College forwards a letter written from a county agent serving in military during World War II. The forwarded letter, addressed to John, describes his time in France. The extension letter is signed by L. I. Jones, Director of Agricultural Extension Service.


Letter, Ben Hilbun To James Franklin Buchanan, December 17, 1943, Ben Hilbun Sep 2025

Letter, Ben Hilbun To James Franklin Buchanan, December 17, 1943, Ben Hilbun

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, Ben Hilbun, the registrar at Mississippi State College, writes to James Franklin Buchanan to him know that the enclosed transcript is sent free of charge as it is to be included in Buchanan's Armed Services applications. Hilbun goes on to express his hope that Buchanan is accepted into the branch of service he desires and wishes him the best. The letter is written on Mississippi State College letterhead and a matching envelope postmarked State College, Mississippi is included.


Telegram, James Franklin Buchanan To Margaret Ray Buchanan, January 27, 1944, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Telegram, James Franklin Buchanan To Margaret Ray Buchanan, January 27, 1944, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this Western Union telegram, dated January 27, 1944, James Franklin Buchanan wires to let his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan, know the arrived and is feeling good. He provides his contact information.


Letter, W. A. Kirkland To Webster Buchanan, September 26, 1942, W. A. Kirkland Sep 2025

Letter, W. A. Kirkland To Webster Buchanan, September 26, 1942, W. A. Kirkland

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated September 26, 1942, W. A. Kirkland, Assistant Director of Naval Officer Procurement in New Orleans, writes to Webster Buchanan to acknowledge the receipt of Buchanan's Naval Reserve inquiry. The letter goes on to provide instructions for applying and explains how the application process works. The letter is written on Office of Naval Officer Recruitment, New Orleans, Louisiana letterhead and there is a small tear on the top edge of the paper.


Letter, Sidney W. Little To James Franklin Buchanan, May 10, 1943, Sidney W. Little Sep 2025

Letter, Sidney W. Little To James Franklin Buchanan, May 10, 1943, Sidney W. Little

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated May 10, 1943, Sidney W. Little writes to James Franklin Buchanan to advise him that while he does not currently meet the requirements of the Surgeon General's Office, he is encouraged to complete the forms for any future requisitions. A copy of the response letter from Buchanan to Little is included along with a handwritten graph of Buchanan's resume of ten years of work an a list of responses to an unidentified questionnaire and an envelope with a Birmingham, Alabama postmark.


Letter, Esther R. Smith To James Franklin Buchanan, Undated, Esther R. Smith Sep 2025

Letter, Esther R. Smith To James Franklin Buchanan, Undated, Esther R. Smith

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this undated letter, Esther R. Smith writes to James Franklin Buchanan to ask him to send her whatever information he has on the "pioneer Buchanans" in the Sardis, Mississippi area. She goes onto provide him with the information she already has.


Letter, Sam Buchanan To James Franklin Buchanan, November 10, 1983, Sam Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, Sam Buchanan To James Franklin Buchanan, November 10, 1983, Sam Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated November 10, 1983, Sam Buchanan writes to James Franklin "Frank" and Margaret Buchanan to tell them he is sending them an obituary for a mutual friend and goes on to lament the loss of their friend. An obituary for Taylor Howard Jacks is included as well as an envelope postmarked Philipp, Mississippi.


Letter, Elisabeth To Margaret And James Franklin Buchanan, August 22, 1990, Elisabeth Ray Sep 2025

Letter, Elisabeth To Margaret And James Franklin Buchanan, August 22, 1990, Elisabeth Ray

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated August 22, 1990, Elisabeth Ray writes to her aunt and uncle, James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan to let them know that they have moved her father, Leighton Ray, to a new convalescent hospital in Nantucket, Massachusetts. She describes how much better he is doing there than at the previous hospital and how he is able to have more visitors now. She provides the new address and telephone number so that Margaret and Frank can contact him. An envelope with a Buzzards Bay, MA postmark and a twenty-five cent postage stamp is included.


Letter, Virginia Scott To James Franklin Buchanan, September 4, 1981, Virginia Scott Sep 2025

Letter, Virginia Scott To James Franklin Buchanan, September 4, 1981, Virginia Scott

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated September 4, 1981, Virginia Scott writes to James Franklin Buchanan to thank him for the paper he wrote about her father. She goes on to talk about Frank's and her father's friendship and how special it was and informs him that she will be making copies of the paper for other family members. An envelope with a Jackson Mississippi postmark and an 18 cent postage stamp is included.


Letter, Carroll Kelley To James Franklin Buchanan, February 24, 1983, Carroll Kelley Sep 2025

Letter, Carroll Kelley To James Franklin Buchanan, February 24, 1983, Carroll Kelley

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1983, Carroll Kelley writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to request his assistance in finding a particular Indigenous American Mound in Attala County. An envelope with a McCool, Mississippi postmark and a 20 cent postage stamp is included along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope.


Letter, Jimmy Gibbs To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, December 18, 1978, Jimmy Gibbs Sep 2025

Letter, Jimmy Gibbs To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, December 18, 1978, Jimmy Gibbs

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, postmarked December 18, 1978, Jimmy Gibbs writes to his friend, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan and his wife, Margaret to share his pleasure in receiving their letter and to let them know when the next get together for retired extension agents will be. He includes a photograph and a list of attendees from the previous year's get together. The letter is written on Idlewild Lake Serene stationary. An envelope with a Hattiesburg, Mississippi postmark and a five cent postage stamp is included.


Letter, Rev. H. K. Khawlkung To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, September 21, 1978, H. K. "Kola" Khawlkung Sep 2025

Letter, Rev. H. K. Khawlkung To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, September 21, 1978, H. K. "Kola" Khawlkung

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated September 12, 1978, Reverend H. K. "Kola" Khawlkung writes to James Franklin and Margaret Buchanan to thank them for their donation and their friendship. He goes on to talk about the mission work he's doing and how the famine situation is improving a little. The letter is typed in a foldable envelope style stationary and includes a an unreadable postmark and three Indian stamps. The folding instructions are printed in both Hindi and English.


Letter, Miles Puckett To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, August 15, 1975, Miles Puckett Sep 2025

Letter, Miles Puckett To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, August 15, 1975, Miles Puckett

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated August 15, 1975 Miles Pucket writes to James Franklin "Frank" and Margaret Ray Buchanan to thank them for their help in researching the Boyd family. He goes on to say that the remaining Puckett's are grateful for the information and kindness extended them when they visited Kosciusko the previous month. Two obituaries clipped from newspapers are included with the letter. A Grand Canion College envelope with a Phoenix, Arizona postmark is also included. The letter is written on Grand Canyon College stationary.


Note And Newspaper Clipping, Minnie Crowder To Margaret Buchanan, December 1955 Sep 2025

Note And Newspaper Clipping, Minnie Crowder To Margaret Buchanan, December 1955

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

This note, addressed to Margaret, includes a newspaper clipping about a poem in which the writer speaks of welcoming and inviting homes and in the front note tells Margaret it made her think of her. The inside note expresses Christmas and New Year greetings for Frank and Margaret. Christmas stickers were used to mount the clipped poem to the notecard and the accompanying envelope was held closed by a poinsettia sticker.


Letter, Eula Morrison To James Franklin Buchanan, November 24, 1967, Eula Morrison Sep 2025

Letter, Eula Morrison To James Franklin Buchanan, November 24, 1967, Eula Morrison

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, Eula Morrison writes to her cousin, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan in response to his previous letter. She writes of her age, the weather's affect on the cotton crop, and how her Thanksgiving went. She goes on to complain that she wished their distance cousins had started their genealogy work earlier as she does not have the information they are looking for and suggests someone else they could contact instead.


Letter, Rowe C. Holcomb To Margaret Ray Buchanan, March 19, 1952, Rowe C. Holcomb Sep 2025

Letter, Rowe C. Holcomb To Margaret Ray Buchanan, March 19, 1952, Rowe C. Holcomb

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated March 19, 1952, Rowe C. Holcomb, the pastor of Hazelhurst Baptist Church, writes to Margaret Ray Buchanan to let her know he has typed the funeral sermon he gave for her father, Emmett L. Ray, as best he could remember it. The sermon is included.


Letter, Fr. Celestine To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, May 23, 1947 Sep 2025

Letter, Fr. Celestine To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, May 23, 1947

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

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.


Barston And Wolynetz Law Firm Announcement Card, April 27, 1951 Sep 2025

Barston And Wolynetz Law Firm Announcement Card, April 27, 1951

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

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.


Letter, Webster And Maude Buchanan To James, Margaret, And Harriet Buchanan, April 11, 1947, Webster B. Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, Webster And Maude Buchanan To James, Margaret, And Harriet Buchanan, April 11, 1947, Webster B. Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated April 11, 1947, Webster and Maude Buchanan write to his brother, James Franklin Buchanan and his family to offer some "professional help" to "raise the gal" and to tease Margaret about letting them down. He goes on to talk about the end of the school year and commencement and how he is glad because he is tired. A Holcomb Consolidated School envelope postmarked Holcomb, Mississippi is included.


Letter, Dr. E. V. Polk To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, May 10, 1947, E.V. Polk Sep 2025

Letter, Dr. E. V. Polk To James Franklin And Margaret Buchanan, May 10, 1947, E.V. Polk

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated May 10, 1947, E. V. "Doc" Polk writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan and his wife, Margaret, to congratulate them on the birth of their daughter, Harriet Ann. He teases them that they must be the two proudest people in the world and how he hopes the baby look like her mother. An envelope with a Jackson, Mississippi postmark and a three cent postage stamp is included.


Letter, Marion E. Buchanan To "Folk", December 18, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, Marion E. Buchanan To "Folk", December 18, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated December 18, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan addresses the letter to "folk" and speaks of the Buchanan family lore of a large trust fund due them from an alleged ancestor in 1850's Scottland and what she believes will be necessary from each of them to get the matter settled.


Letter, Marion E. Buchanan To Mr. M. A. Smith, November 28, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, Marion E. Buchanan To Mr. M. A. Smith, November 28, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated November 28, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan writes to Mr. M. A. Smith to offer him her terms in meeting with him and his relatives in order to view the papers she allegedly has concerning some Buchanan family lore of a large trust fund due them from an alleged ancestor in 1850's Scottland. Her terms specify that he and his group pay all of her travel expenses to bring the papers to them to view as she will not let them leave her hands.


Partial Letter, Marion E. Buchanan To Unidentified, November 21, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan Sep 2025

Partial Letter, Marion E. Buchanan To Unidentified, November 21, 1938, Marion E. Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this partial letter, dated November 21, 1948, Marion E. Buchanan writes to James Franklin Buchanan to say she wishes to someday meet the Mississippi Buchanans and talks of the papers she has concerning some Buchanan family lore of a large trust fund due them from an alleged ancestor in 1850's Scottland. She includes a copy she typed of an article that was written about her and her work in tracking down the trust fund that was published in the Dallas Times Herald on March 23, 1938.


Letter, George J. Thornton To James Franklin Buchanan, October 29, 1937, George J. Thornton Sep 2025

Letter, George J. Thornton To James Franklin Buchanan, October 29, 1937, George J. Thornton

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated October 29, 1937, George J. Thornton writes to James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to tease him about him feigning illness to get out of his upcoming wedding. He teases that should Buchanan try to back out of the nuptials, Attala County might march on Choctaw to defend the bride's honor. At the bottom of the letter "Joke!" is written in pencil. And envelope with a Kosciusko, Mississippi postmark and a three cent postage stamp is included.


Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Paul, Eunice, Hugh And Ann Bledsoe, March 20, 1988, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Paul, Eunice, Hugh And Ann Bledsoe, March 20, 1988, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated March 20, 1988, James Franklin Buchanan writes to his friends Paul and Eunice and includes his other friends, Hugh and Ann Bledsoe in the letter. He reminisces about his time on the Gulf Coast, updates them on his and his wife's health, and informs them of his brother-in-law's cancer diagnosis.


Letters, Buchanan Genealogy, May 1985, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Letters, Buchanan Genealogy, May 1985, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

This set of three letters begins with a letter from Minnie Bready, dated May 25, 1985, to James Franklin Buchanan requesting the contact information he has for Jewell Crowell in hopes of furthering the genealogy research she's doing. The next letter, dated May 31, 1985, is written to Mrs. David Bready by Buchanan responding to her request. The third letter, dated May 31, 1985, is written to Buchanan's niece and nephew, Ruth and Charles providing Bready's contact information to add her to the Buchanan meeting in the Fall. An envelope addressed to Frank Buchanan from Mrs. David Bready, postmarked Greenwood, …


Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Kolbs Magnavox Center, January 21, 1963, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Kolbs Magnavox Center, January 21, 1963, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated January 21, 1963, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan writes to Mr. Kolb at the Kolb Magnavox Center to remind him that he recently requested a service visit to repair a faulty Magnavox combination radio and record player he had purchased the year before. He reiterates the problems with the machine and asks that Kolb respond soon with whether or not he can expect someone.


Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Mr. And Mrs. Foley, November 21, 1978, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Letter, James Franklin Buchanan To Mr. And Mrs. Foley, November 21, 1978, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated November 21, 1978, James Franklin Buchana writes to Mr. and Mrs. Foley to check in with them and updated them on himself and his wife, Margaret. He goes on to reminisce about college life, mutual friends, and how he got started working in the Extension Services. A church schedule for the week is included as well as a page of handwritten notes.


Treasure Hunt Clues, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan Sep 2025

Treasure Hunt Clues, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

Six pages of brief clues to find a gift from James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to his wife, Margaret Ray Buchanan.