Part of Headmasters
A group of four articles entitled the 'New light on Oakham History' by W.L. Sargant which were printed in a newspaper. The articles are based on research undertaken by Mr Sargant in the Muniment Room of Westminster Abbey and written whilst he lived in Sidmouth, therefore in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Four pages A to D.
Walter Lee Sargant
Part of Headmasters
This focusses on photographs of the Headmaster, Walter Lee Sargant, as well as various photographs of Oakham town in the early 20th century.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
A photograph of Father Douglass visiting the School in 1928. The photograph shows Father Douglass, Rev Scriven, Rev Edward Vere Hodge, Rev Frank Jerwood, Helen Hodge and Walter Lee Sargant in front of the Chapel.
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Speech Day and Prize distribution & Headmaster's retirement
Part of Headmasters
Newspaper cutting from The Grantham Journal, reporting on the 1929 Speech Day and W.L. Sargant's retirement. Includes a detailed list of Honours and Prizes.
The Grantham Journal
Part of Headmasters
A brochure of photographs of Oakham School buildings, probably in the early 1930s.
The British Publishing Company Ltd
The Story of Oakham Church, School and Castle
Part of Headmasters
A transcript written by John Barber in 1992 of F.C. Doherty's pamphlet published in 1932, titled 'The Story of Oakham Church, School and Castle', price sixpence. A copies are almost unattainable, Mr Barber wrote a copy to be kept permanently in the School Archives. Three pages A to C.
Francis Cecil Doherty
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to Richard Walker
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to the Head Boy Richard Walker congratulating him on his sermon in Chapel in 1971.
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamians
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.
John Buchanan
A letter from Rev Austin Boggis to Jon Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Rev Austin Boggis to the headmaster, John Buchanan, regarding the arrangements for his retreat and conference at School in September 1961.
Rev Austin T.I. Boggis