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A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1937. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, The Junior House; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; O.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Nine double-pages A to I. Enclosed are a form of application for admission (J) and a clothes list for the Junior House (K).

Hand-written research notes using two books as sources: 'Education and The Industrial Revolution' by E.G. West, and 'History of British Trade Union' by H. Pelling. Both sources look at education in Rutland in 19th century.

A photocopy of the 'Terms of Oakham School conducted by the Rev J. Doncaster' in 1823; hand-written notes from the Headmaster.

This sub-file focusses on letters from Lord Winchelsea to Georgiana, relating to a cricket match between Dr Doncaster's boys and the County.

This file focusses on letters sent or received by William Spicer Wood, Headmaster, in the mid-19th century.

This file focusses on various items relating to the history of Oakham School, its pupils and Old Boys, under the headmastership of Rev William Spicer Wood.

A photograph of nine boys, wearing sports caps. The photograph is from the early 1890s.

Obituary of Rev Edward Vere Hodge from The Times Educational Supplement on 10 September 1932.

This file focusses on publications, histories and articles, written by Walter Lee Sargant during his headmastership and his retirement. The items relate to the history of Oakham School and Oakham town.

An account of Oakham School with illustrations written by the Headmaster, Walter Lee Sargant in the early 20th century. Contents: Preface; Foundation and Old School; Curriculum and Examinations; Boarders and Houses; Notes on School Life; The Junior House.