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.

A collection of documents, including photographs and commemorative plaques, relating to the School's cricket pavilions on Doncaster Close since the 19th century.

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946.

A collection of photographs of the School theatres, the Barraclough Hall and the QET.

A collection of photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946. Once a warehouse at the terminus of the Canal on Ashwell Road, later converted into stables, the Barraclough Hall was named in honour of Mrs Barraclough, benefactor to the school, and in memory of her late husband, Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883). At the west end was the stage and the theatre would seat about three hundred and fifty people. Other features included a traditional long hall, raked stage and Proscenium Arch. The opening ceremony took place on 20 June 1953.

A photograph album recording the conversion of Deanscroft stables into the Barraclough Hall, from the construction of the new theatre to the opening on 20 June 1953.

A collection of architectural plans of the science department expansion over three decades.

This file focusses on photographs of the various Science buildings and laboratories throughout the years.

This file focusses on documents relating to the construction of the Sports Hall, including architectural plans.

A photograph of the work proceeding on the new Wharton Pavilion, formerly the Old Gymnasium.