A Systematic Review of Research on the Experiences of Rural Black Men Attending Four-Year Institutions Within the US Since 2002

This systematic literature review focuses on the experiences of rural Black men attending four-year colleges and universities within the US. The review addresses three research questions: How is rurality defined within the literature reviewed? What characteristics (e.g., identity dimensions) are included within the literature? What does the available research say about the experiences of rural Black students, mainly rural Black men, specific to factors explored and identified to foster success? These research questions were answered by reviewing literature published in academic journals from 2002–2023. Findings from the data collection, extraction, and analysis process are relevant to how rurality is discussed within the literature; the characteristics represented within the literature; the experiences of rural Black collegians, including Black men; and the factors contributing to this population’s success in college, while reflecting on gaps within the available research literature. The article concludes with implications for future research and practice

Impacts of Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmerman) on Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.) Canopy and Water Use in the Homochitto National Forest, Mississippi, USA

Abiotic and biotic forest disturbances can have many impacts to forest ecosystem services, including to forest water use. Studies on impacts to forest evapotranspiration have been conducted on the mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) in western North America, but not on the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis), which is a native pest of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata), in the southeastern United States. Stressed pine trees produce pheromones that attract southern pine beetles and, with enough stressed trees, beetle populations can quickly grow to epidemic levels and attack healthy trees, which results in widespread tree mortality. This study aimed to examine the impact of southern pine beetle spots on canopy density and evapotranspiration in loblolly pine stands in the Homochitto National Forest from 2012-2021. Locations of documented beetle spots from the USDA Forest Service were used to extract normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) values using Landsat satellite observations on Google Earth Engine, and evapotranspiration data at stand level from the OpenET platform for two years pre- and post-southern pine beetle detection for comparative analysis. Results demonstrate that southern pine beetle outbreaks reduce NDVI and evapotranspiration, but also highlight that other factors (e.g., understory vegetation) can result in stand-by-stand variation in hydrologic cycle impacts. Further, this study demonstrates that satellite observations can provide critical environmental data on impacts of forest pests. By understanding the relationships between biotic disturbance agents and forest water use capability in forest ecosystems, we can improve our understanding of the impacts of forest disturbance agents on ecosystem services and possibly help direct management of forest stands impacted by these disturbances

Barron Motor Company, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The two story, red brick storefront of the Barron Motor Company, a Ford and Lincoln dealership in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is featured in this postcard. The building is lined with large windows on stories and the company name is in yellow lettering on the brick. Turn of the 20th century cars are pictured parked outside the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card and a map of Hattiesburg is printed on the back of the card.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-lampton-images-ms-pine-belt/1382/thumbnail.jp

1940 Chicago National 4-H Congress

This pennant commemorates James Franklin Frank Buchanan\u27s 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\u27s name is placed above the pennant.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1505/thumbnail.jp

Operation for 1939 Model Ford

This sheet shares the worth and cost information an a 1939 Model Ford that was driven from January 1939 to January 1940. The information included mileage, cost of routine operation and maintenance, and estimated value.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1525/thumbnail.jp

Note pages, 1968

This is a collection of notes on acreage and housing relocation. A business card for Edward Williamson Mullins in the Relocation Branch of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is included with the notes.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1510/thumbnail.jp

Envelope, Mrs. Frank Buchanan, April 2, 1992

This envelope, postmarked April 2, 1992 in Meridian, Mississippi, is addressed to Mrs. Franklin Buchanan and includes a twenty-nine cent postage stamp.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1253/thumbnail.jp

Carpenter Memorial School, No. 2 and Agnes Z. Carpenter Library, Natchez, Mississippi

The Carpenter Memorial School and Library is featured in a color illustration on this postcard. The large, brown, three story building has the name of the school/library on the front façade above the front entrance and a green lawn space is pictured in front of the building. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the card.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-lampton-images-ms-sw/1133/thumbnail.jp

Greeting Card, Minna Deen to James Franklin Buchanan, February 1961

In this greeting card, Minna Deen offers congratulations to James Franklin Buchanan and also lets him know that she will see him and Margaret later in the week. The card contains an illustration of a red rose within a decorative box and a printed note of well wishes is above the handwritten note.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1452/thumbnail.jp