Pearl L. Buchanan Papers, 1878-1963 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Pearl L. Buchanan Papers, 1878-1963

Primary Creator: Buchanan, Pearl L. (1893-1983)

Extent: 2.88 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 07/24/1984

Subjects: Buchanan, Pearl Leigh, 1893-1983., Buchanan family., Drama in education--Kentucky., Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff., Speech--Study and teaching (Higher)--Kentucky.

Languages: English, Chinese

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The papers of Pearl Leigh Buchanan were donated to Eastern Kentucky University by Mrs. Elizabeth Bassette of Nashville, Tennessee, a cousin of Miss Buchanan, through Francis Mason of Richmond in 1984. Since the papers were not organized, the Archives staff arranged them into four categories: scrapbooks, photographs, certificates diplomas, and a miscellaneous series. While the scrapbooks are wrapped separately, the other items are arranged in three boxes, each with a folder title. Much of the contents of these papers are clippings, and programs demonstrating Miss Buchanan's love of the theatre. One book is photographs of Miss Buchanan and family. Certain certificates and diplomas awarded to Miss Buchanan are included in Box 1. The Miscellaneous category contains genealogical and personal items, some of these are her father's Bible, a short autobiography, and Buchanan's thesis from George Peabody Teacher's College in Nashville. These papers will prove invaluable to those doing research on the Little Theatre Club at Eastern or the American theatre in general during the 1920s-1940s.

Collection Historical Note

Pearl Leigh Buchanan was born on December 21, 1893 in Virginia. Her parents were C.H. and Margaret Bassette Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan was a Methodist minister and Mrs Buchanan was a writer, who wrote under the pen name Maggie May. Her works were occasionally published in the Nashville Banner newspaper. They moved frequently during Miss Buchanan's early childhood, and was taught at home until she entered third grade at Southern Seminary for Young Ladies in Texas. She received a diploma from Mexia High School, Mexia, Texas She was next enrolled in College for Young Females then in San Antonio Female College in Texas. She often remarked that she hated the word "Female" in reference to her schools. She received a Bachelor of Literature degree from San Antonio Female College in 1913. She then attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and was granted a B.A. degree there in 1915. In the following years she studied speech and drama at Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois. In 1929 she graduated with a master's degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville. Over the years she attended numerous workshops and conferences to keep abreast of changing methods. In 1957, she attended Edinburgh University where she studied speech. Miss Buchanan was a charter member and first president of the Kentucky Speech Association. She was also a charter member of the Southern Speech Association and active in the American Association of University Women. Miss Buchanan was deeply involved in genealogy. Her folders contain a book giving copious notes on the Buchanan family. Her personal lineage is included. She was very proud of her inclusion in the Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy. Miss Buchanan authored a book of poetry, A Late Lark (1972), which was published under the name Gwinette Leigh. Several of her short stories were also published. For many years she served in various roles at the speech and drama festivals and clinics both locally and throughout the Commonwealth. Honors she received include being named the honorary page in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Kentucky Colonel. She was also named an honorary citizen of Tennessee by Governor Frank H. Clement. A world traveler, Miss Buchanan visited forty-eight out of the fifty states, fifty-four foreign countries, and the Arctic Circle. In her time she piloted a plane, a ship, and a locomotive. She was interested in the theater, dance, and music. Her collection of programs from these events show her deep interest in cultural activities. She taught at Eastern for forty-one years, 1923-64 and from 1923-1942, she was sponsor and director of the Little Theatre Club. During her term, emphasis was placed on Shakespearean drama, although light comedies were sometimes presented. Another of her duties was the supervision and selection of students who ushered at university functions. At Eastern, Miss Buchanan was an associate professor of English. She taught a variety of courses but favored her classes in interpretative reading. In poor health, she retired in 1964. At that time it was suggested to President Martin by Evelyn Bradley that the Little Theater in the Keen Johnson building be renamed the Pearl Buchanan Theater. This was done in 1964. Her last months were spent at the Kenwood Nursing Home in Richmond. She died on December 19, 1983 and was interred in the Richmond Cemetery.

Subject/Index Terms

Buchanan, Pearl Leigh, 1893-1983.
Buchanan family.
Drama in education--Kentucky.
Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff.
Speech--Study and teaching (Higher)--Kentucky.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Acquisition Source: Basette, Elizabeth

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Certificates, 1911-1963],
[Series 2: Miscellaneous, 1886-1957],
[Series 3: Photographs, 1878-1956],
[Series 4: Scrapbooks, 1902-1940],
[Series 5: Oversize],
[All]

Series 1: Certificates, 1911-1963

Ten diplomas or certificates are in this series. These are school diplomas, club certificates and declarations of honor for Miss Buchanan and her mother.

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014053837

Folder 1: Certificates

Item 1: Diploma, 8/24/1929: George Peabody College for Teachers bestowing Master of Arts degree upon Pearl L. Buchanan
Item 2: Declaration of honorary citizenship, 1963: For Miss Pearl Buchanan. Signed by Frank Clement, Governor of Tennessee.

Series 2: Miscellaneous, 1886-1957

This series contains eight items, including the family Bible, handwritten notes by C.H. Buchanan and autobiographical notes by Miss Buchanan. Also included are her thesis and a painting by Maude Gibson.

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014053837

Folder 2: Autobiography, undated: Stenographer's notebook containing autobiographical notes by Charles H. Buchanan in his handwriting.
Folder 3: Family Bible, 1886: The Polyglot Bible belonging to Rev. C.H. Buchanan.
Folder 4: Masters Thesis, 1957: Pearl Leigh Buchanan. "An Experimental Study of Adult Reading Abilities." George Peabody College for Teachers.
Folder 5: Pedigree Chart, 1951: Miss Buchanan's direct line.
Folder 6: Autobiography: Of Miss Buchanan, clipping from Eastern Progress student newspaper.
Folder 7: Water Color of Rose: By Maude Gibson.
Folder 8: Education Records: Transcripts, report cards, enrollment cards, correspondence and more relating to Buchanan's education.
Folder 9: Deeds: Legal records pertaining to Buchanan's home on Summit Drive.
Folder 10: Buchanan Estate Settlement
Folder 11: Recollection of Pearl Buchanan: by Frances Mason
Folder 12: Mexican and South American Trip, 1966: A typescript describing Buchanan's trip to Central and South America.

Series 3: Photographs, 1878-1956

The Photograph Series consists of one box of black and white prints of personal photographs belonging to Miss Pearl Buchanan. There are eleven folders of photographs of Miss Buchanan and her parents, professional actors, members of the Little Theatre Club, and pictures of certain plays in progress which Miss Buchanan directed.

Box 2

Barcode: 31234014053829

Folder 1: Buchanan Genealogy, Aug 1929

Notebook containing genealogical information of the Buchanan family.

Folder 2: Copy of Buchanan Genealogy, Aug 1929

Folder 3: Pearl Buchanan and Family

Item 1: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young child: Creator: Landes; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 2: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young child: Creator: Landes; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 3: Pearl Leigh Buchanan at four months old: Creator: Landes; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 4: Pearl Leigh Buchanan at nine months old, 1893: Creator: Landes; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 5: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young woman, 1908-1909: Physical Description: 3.75x6
Item 6: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young woman: Physical Description: 4x6
Item 7: Pearl Leigh Buchanan at nine months old, 1893: Creator: Landes; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 8: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young woman: Physical Description: 4x6
Item 9: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a child: Creator: Hidd; Physical Description: 6x8
Item 10: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a child: Creator: Hidd; Physical Description: 6x8
Item 11: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a child: Creator: Hidd; Physical Description: 6x8
Item 12: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young woman: Physical Description: 6x9
Item 13: Pearl Leigh Buchanan as a young woman: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 7.5x9.5
Item 14: Pearl Leigh Buchanan sitting beside a lake: Physical Description: 6x9
Item 15: Pearl Leigh Buchanan wearing a black outfit and hat: Creator: Stove, R.J.; Physical Description: 3.75x8.75
Item 16: Pearl Leigh Buchanan in cap and gown: Creator: Stove, R.J.; Physical Description: 3.75x8.75
Item 17: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Physical Description: 6.25x8.25
Item 18: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Physical Description: 6x9
Item 19: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 4x6
Item 20: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 21: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 22: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 7.75x9.75
Item 23: Pearl Leigh Buchanan, 1925: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 7.75x9.75
Item 24: Pearl Leigh Buchanan, 1925: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 7.5x9.5
Item 25: Pearl Leigh Buchanan, 1925: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 7.75x9.75
Item 26: Pearl Leigh Buchanan with her hair down, 1925: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 7x9.25
Item 27: Pearl Leigh Buchanan in a traditional Spanish dress: Physical Description: 3.5x5
Item 28: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 4x6
Item 29: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 30: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 31: Pearl Leigh Buchanan: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 32: Pearl Leigh Buchanan, 1938: Creator: Armstrong, W.E.; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 33: Margaret Gwin Bassette Buchanan before her marriage: Creator: Armstrong, W.E.; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 34: Margaret Gwin Bassette Buchanan when she was about twenty years old: Creator: Armstrong, W.E.; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 35: Margaret Gwin Bassette Buchanan, 3/9/1883: Creator: Thus, Koellein & Giers; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 36: Margaret Gwin Bassette Buchanan, ca. 1889: Creator: Thus, Koellein & Giers; Physical Description: 4.25x6.5
Item 37: Charles Henry Buchanan, ca. 1880: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10

Folder 4: Theater Productions

Item 38: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 39: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 40: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 41: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 42: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Includes Mary Evelyn Allen, Lorana Young, and Francis Mason; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 43: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Includes J. B. Bayer and Francis Mason; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 44: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Includes Mary Evelyn Allen; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 45: The Art of Being Bored performed in Hiram Brock Auditorium, 1930: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 46: Pioneer Play: Includes-Debra Elmore, Jack Webb, Terri Inken, H. R. Giles, Penny Kolloff, Jeanne Olsen, Miss Buchanan, Mike Woods, Gary Lawrence, Carol Cole, B. V. Baker, Rose Marie Burch, Teicia Perry, Bonnie Biloto, Rick Rider, Pat Dotson, Jason Lindsay,; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 47: Twelfth Night Play, Act 5, Scene 1, 4/9/1935: Includes-Marian Hagan, Donald Dorris, Robert Terrill, George Scharf, Curtis Burnam, John "Jack" Hughes, Kelly Clore; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 48: Twelfth Night Play, Act 2, Scene 3, 4/9/1935: Includes-Kelly Clore, Jack McCord, Joe Meccia, Nelva Richardson, John "Jack" Hughes; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 49: Twelfth Night Play, Act 1, Scene 2, 4/9/1935: Includes Paul McGinnis and Marian Hagan; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 50: Twelfth Night Play, before the play opens, 4/9/1935: Includes Marshall Ney and Joe Meccia; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 51: Twelfth Night Play, Act 2, Scene 1, 4/9/1935: Includes- Norbert Rechtin and Donald Dorris; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 52: Twelfth Night Play, Act 1, Scene 5, 4/9/1935: Includes-Marion Hagan, Nelva Richardson, Maude McLaughlin, Jack McCord; Physical Description: 5.5x8.25
Item 53: Twelfth Night Play, Act 2, Scene 4, 4/9/1935: Includes-Luther Jones and Marion Hagan; Physical Description: 2.75x4.5
Item 54: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.75x4.5
Item 55: Twelfth Night Play, before the play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.75x4.5
Item 56: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.75x4.5
Item 57: Twelfth Night Play, before the play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.75x4.5
Item 58: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 59: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 60: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 61: Twelfth Night Play, before the play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 62: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 63: Twelfth Night Play, 4/9/1935: Physical Description: 8x10

Folder 5: Theater Productions

Item 64: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 65: Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 1, 1938: Includes-Frank Wilcox, Norbert Rechtin, and Owen Gribbin; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 66: Romeo played by Norbert Rechtin, 1938: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 67: Juliet played by Margaret Hubbard, 1938: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 68: Juliet played by Margaret Hubbard, 1938: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 69: Juliet played by Margaret Hubbard, 1938: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 70: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 71: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 72: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 73: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 74: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 75: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 76: Juliet, 1938: As played by Margaret Hubbard; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 77: Juliet, 1938: As played by Margaret Hubbard; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 78: Romeo, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 79: Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 3, 1938: Includes-Leonard Stafford and Norbert Rechtin; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 80: Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 5, 1938: Includes-Opal Hanshaw, Dorothy Dorris, Charles Warner, Mary Martha Gadberry, John Hughes, Sue Toadvine, Bonnie Applegate, Lois Eich, Nelva Richardson, Joyce Herman, Owen Gribbin, Frank Wilcox, Russell Childs, Norbert Rec; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 81: Romeo and Juliet, Act 1. Scene 4, 1938: Includes-Owen Gribbin, Norbert Rechtin, and Russell Childs; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 4x6
Item 82: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: Includes-Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 4x6
Item 83: Romeo as played by Norbert Rechtin, 1938: Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 4x6
Item 84: Romeo and Juliet, 1938: As played by Norbert Rechtin and Margaret Hubbard; Creator: McGaughey, S.J.; Physical Description: 4x6
Item 85: Juliet, 1938: As played by Margaret Hubbard; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 86: Juliet, 1939: As played by Margaret Hubbard; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 87: Merchant of Venice, Act 1, Scene 3, 4/13/1937: Includes-Norbert Rechtin, Charles Warner, Jack McCord; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 88: Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 7, 4/13/1937: Includes- Leonard Stafford; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 89: Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 9, 4/13/1937: Includes-Elizabeth Ogden, Barbara Congleton, Margaret Hubbard, Frances Cocanougher, Frank Wilcox; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 90: Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2, 4/13/1937: Includes-Margaret Hubbard, Kelly Clore, Elizabeth Ogden, Marguerite Henzmann, Nelva Richardson, James Hart, Norbert Rechtin, Hiram Brock Jr., Barbara Congleton, Russell Childs; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 91: Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2, 4/13/1937: Includes-Norbert Rechtin and Marguerite Henzmann; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 92: Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1, 4/13/1937: Includes-Russell Childs, Norbert Rechtin, Paul McGinnis, Charles Warner, Hiram Brock Jr., Kelly Clore, Margaret Hubbard, J.B. Judy, Marguerite Henzmann, Jack Hughes, Donald Dorris; Physical Description: 2.75x3.75
Item 93: Merchant of Venice, Act 5, Scene 1, 4/13/1937: Includes-Nelva Richardson, Marian Hagan, Luther Jones, Norbert Rechtin, Maude McLaughlin; Physical Description: 2.5x3

Folder 6: Students, Theater Productions, Performers

Most of the professional performer photos are signed by the performer.

Item 94: Lenorne Caywood, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x4
Item 95: Marguerite Henzmann, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3
Item 96: Margaret Hubbard a.k.a. Margaret Ney, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 97: Margaret Hubbard a.k.a. Margaret Ney, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 98: Curtis Burman, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 99: Luther Jones, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 100: Sue Toadvine, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.75
Item 101: Sue Toadvine, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3
Item 102: Jack Hughes, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 103: Barbara Congleton, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 104: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 105: Jim Hart, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 106: Mary Agnes Finneran, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.5
Item 107: Oscar Estes, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 108: Frances Mason, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x2.75
Item 109: Donald Dorris, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 110: J. A. McCord, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 111: Carolyn Moores, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 112: Sara White, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 113: Garnett Hanshaw, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 114: Frances Little, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 115: Raymond Van Winkle, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.75
Item 116: Leonard Stafford, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3
Item 117: Willie McKee, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 118: Jack Hughes, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 119: Opal Hanshaw, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x3.25
Item 120: Elizabeth Elmore, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.75
Item 121: Ann Stigertz, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3.5x3.75
Item 122: Anne Fisher Ingels, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 123: Louise Kendall, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 124: Maude McLaughlin, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 125: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.75x4
Item 126: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 127: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 128: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 3x4
Item 129: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 2.5x3.5
Item 130: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 131: Unidentified Little Theatre Member, ca. 1930s: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 132: Unidentified women in evening dresses: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 134: "The Late Christopher Bean" Play, 1/19/1937: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 135: "The Late Christopher Bean" Play, 1/19/1937: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 136: "The Late Christopher Bean" Play, 1/19/1937: Creator: Haz, Nicholas; Physical Description: 6.75x10
Item 137: "The Late Christopher Bean" Play, 1/19/1937: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 138: Doris Niles in a traditional Spanish dress: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 139: Peter Dearing with autograph: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 140: Andreas Pavley with autograph, 1930: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 141: Andreas Pavley with autograph, 1930: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 142: Melvina Jewell Passmore with autograph: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 143: Pavley-Oukrainsky dancers in the Largo: Creator: Bachrach; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 144: Henri Scott with autograph, 1936: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 145: Enid Clark with autograph: Creator: Barbeau Repro Studios; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 146: Unidentified members of the Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet in South America: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 147: Harry Farbman, a violinist, with autograph, 3/25/1930: Physical Description: 8x10

Folder 7: Miscellaneous Photographs

Item 133: Buchanan Gravestone: Physical Description: 5x7
Item 148: Phillip Ben Greet with autograph: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 149: Phillip Ben Greet with autograph, 3/20/1931: Creator: The Festival Opera Co.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 150: Russell Thorndike with autograph: Creator: The Festival Opera Co.; Physical Description: 8x10
Item 151: Unidentified cathedral: Physical Description: 3.75x6.25
Item 152: Rhys-Rees Morgan with autograph: Creator: Bachrach; Physical Description: 8x10.25
Item 153: Rhys-Rees Morgan with autograph, 2/2/1930: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 154: Phillip Ben Greet with autograph: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 155: Quartet consisting of Sara Bauks, Lydia Summer, Elinor Markey, Nadine Cox: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 156: Company Inspection, W.A.A.C., Br. No. 6, in front of Burnam Hall: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 157: Company March, W.A.A.C., Br. No 6: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 158: A girl studying in her dorm, part of the W.A.A.C.: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 159: Class room for the W.A.A.C., Br. No. 6: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 160: Company Drill, W.A.A.C., Br. No. 6: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 161: P.T. Exercises in front of Weaver Building, W.A.A.C., Br. No. 6: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 162: A corner of the mess hall, W.A.A.C., Br. No. 6: Physical Description: 3.5x5.5
Item 163: W.A.A.C. relaxing: Physical Description: 8x10
Item 164: W.A.A.C. retreat formation in front of Weaver Building
Item 165: W.A.A.C. coming from classes in front of the Keith Building
Item 166: Unidentified wedding party

Series 4: Scrapbooks, 1902-1940

The Scrapbook Series consists of eight large scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings and programs from the many dramatic presentations Miss Buchanan attended. Some family news is recorded as well as certain programs for events taking place at Eastern. Dates range from 1902 to 1940.

Box 3: Scrapbooks

Barcode: 31234014030819

Item 1: Postcard Scrapbook, undated: Postcards of WV and VA, including Thomas Jefferson's home.
Item 2: Personal Scrapbook, 1922-1936: Clippings of reviews and articles about Little Theatre Club, various university news, obituaries; and feature articles about friends of the Buchanan family, family news and reviews of the book Miss Buchanan's father, the Reverend C.H. Buchanan, notices, poetry columns.

Box 4: Play Program Scrapbooks

Barcode: 31234014030827

Item 1: Play Programs Scrapbook, 1918-1938: Programs of plays and concerts presented at Eastern Kentucky University and theaters in Berea, Lexington, Cincinnati, and New York.
Item 2: Play Programs and Eastern Scrapbook, undated: Programs of plays presented by the Little Theatre Club and programs of plays which Miss Buchanan attended. Some of these are from Madison High School in Richmond, Kentucky. Also represented are commencement programs, notices of musicals, Founder's Day programs, and miscellaneous material concerning Eastern.

Box 5: Dancers and Opera Scrapbook, 1934-1939

Clippings of professional dancers and opera companies.

Barcode: 31234014030868

Box 6: Actresses Scrapbook, 1931-1940

Newspaper/magazine clippings of Katherine Cornell and Helen Hays.

Barcode: 31234014030850

Box 7: Shakespeare Scrapbook, 1902-1958

Clippings about presentations of Shakespearean plays

Barcode: 31234014030843

Box 8: Mrs. C.H. Buchanan Scrapbook, 1922-1939

Mrs. C.H. Buchanan's Scrapbook. Clippings concerning family events, obituaries, etc. and news items of the day and church happenings.

Barcode: 31234014030835

Series 5: Oversize

Folder OS 1: Oversize Certificates

Barcode: 31234014030801

Item 1: Diploma, 5/26/1911: Mexia High School
Item 2: Certificate, undated: San Antonio Female College, certificate of proficiency in Latin.
Item 3: Diploma, 5/5/1913: San Antonio Female College diploma
Item 4: Pi Gamma Mu, 9/14/1926: Pearl Buchanan
Item 5: DAR Certificate, 11/7/1931: Pearl Leigh Buchanan
Item 6: DAR Certificate, 7/7/1933: Margaret Gwin Bassette Buchanan
Item 7: Certificate, 12/27/1938: Of Merit in Genealogy presented to Margaret Buchanan.
Item 8: Certificate as honorary page., 4/12/1956: House of Representatives of Kentucky. Requested by Clarence H. Bates

Folder OS 2: The Lord's Prayer

In Chinese, given to Miss Buchanan by Kuo Chou Wu in 1950.

Barcode: 31234014030876

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[Series 1: Certificates, 1911-1963],
[Series 2: Miscellaneous, 1886-1957],
[Series 3: Photographs, 1878-1956],
[Series 4: Scrapbooks, 1902-1940],
[Series 5: Oversize],
[All]