A folder containing various documents on fundraising projects, the School's development plan; and examples of fundraising projects from other schools.

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.

This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.

A brochure promoting the 1960s Development Campaign. Contents: Post war Development; The Development plan; The Cost; The Future; Administration of the Campaign; Method of Giving. Also inserted are a combined Deed of Covenant and Banker's Order form.

A brochure promoting the Quatercentenary Appeal. Contents: Change and Continuity; Achievements and developments-past & future; Appeal Objectives; The Way Ahead; How to Contribute.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).