This collection covers the history of all the libraries of Oakham School as well as the creation and daily working of the archives.

The Library series has material relating to each regeneration of the library (Smallbone, War Memorial). There is a rich photographic record of the opening and daily running of the Smallbone Library accompanied by administrative documents such as catalogues.

Under the Archives series, material cover correspondence with external readers and research into the history of the school and its pupils. There are also archive committee meeting minutes which show the evolution of the archives from its inception in 2010.

This collection focuses on major events that have occurred to the school and its pupils. This includes the Quatercentenary celebrations and the school's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Quatercentenary celebrations compromised of several events including the visit to the school by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Quatercentenary ball, and special productions to celebrate the recent opening of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

There is a detailed series on the school's Speech Day which includes a comprehensive list of programmes and award winners from the ceremony.

There is a excellent record of items showing how the school reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is general communication to parents and staff, information on the structure of face to face and distance learning teaching, and also an illuminating collection of photographs taken by Ms. Fernandez in 2021.

A copy of the Co-education Story discussing the introduction of girls. Produced for 30 years of Co-education. Items A to O

36 photographs in colour and 10 negatives of the celebration fr the 30 years of co-education at Oakham School

A video tape of the visit of the Ruke of Ediburgh for the presentation of awards.

Booklet with a blue plastic spine containing a draft copy of the proposed booklet 3.1.5.36.1

Simon Schanschieff, Graham Smllbone, Michael Stevens

Bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazine; hard, black and red cover

A newsletter from the Oakham School Foundation, 'Donum', issue no.1. Contents: 30 years of Co-Education, Three new Scholarships, Parent Fund, Legacies, Annual Giving "Investing in the Future", Old Oakhamian Parents' Society, International Receptions, Class of 2002, Message from the Chairman, From the Headmaster, 10 Year Development Plan, From the Foundation Director.