A letter from F.D. Coulson, Headmaster of St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, to John Barber granting him permission to copy the St Olave's seal in his upcoming publication.

A letter from John Barber asking for permission to use a photograph of Rev Edward Vere Hodge in his upcoming publication.

A letter from Neville Stack, Editor of the Leicester Mercury, to John Barber giving him permission to print the picture of The Duke of Edinburgh in his upcoming publication.

The original agreement between John Lewis Barber, the Trustees of Oakham School and Sycamore Press Ltd regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" and the copyright holders. Also includes a letter from Daltons to the school Bursar, Trevor Case dated from 22 April 1982.

A group of items from the Hereford Cathedral Library. A receipt for the the sum of £4 40p from John Barber to the Cathedral dated from 9 October 1981. A receipt for the sum of £10 from John Barber for donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A card from Penelope E. Morgan, Honorary Librarian at Hereford Cathedral Library, to John Barber regarding photographs of Bishop Atlay, dated from 24/09/1981. A letter from Norman Rathbone, Dean of Hereford Cathedral, to John Barber dated from 21 September 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber thanking him for his donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber sending an article about James Atlay and two photographs, dated from 3 October 1981.

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 file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.

This series contains legal documents on various themes, a court case and an insurance scheme.

A file of documents relating to a music copyright infringement. Pages A to GG.