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Headmasters John Buchanan
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Obituary & Tributes

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/1
  • File
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Part of Headmasters

This file focusses on obituaries and tributes written in memory of former Headmaster, John Buchanan, as well as letters from friends and family.

Oakham School

Tributes to John Buchanan

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/1-HEA/8/1/3
  • Item
  • 10/08/2005
  • Part of Headmasters

Five tributes to John Buchanan written by Headmaster Dr Joe Spence; The Times; Michael Stevens; Jon Wills, Chairman of the O.O. Club; and Ian Smith, Director of Rugby.

Dr Joe Spence

A letter from Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/1-HEA/8/1/9
  • Item
  • 05/08/2005
  • Part of Headmasters

A letter from Mrs Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens thanking her for her support after the passing of John Buchanan and recollecting a recent visit to the Stevens'.

Banoo Ramsamy

A letter from Michael Stevens to Joe Spence

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/1-HEA/8/1/15
  • Item
  • 05/08/2005
  • Part of Headmasters

A letter (A) from Michael Stevens to the Headmaster, Dr Joe Spence, regarding an obituary for John Buchanan. Enclosed is a hand-written obituary (B and C) for the School website.

Michael Stevens

A letter from John Buchanan to Gerald

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/2-HEA/8/2/7
  • Item
  • 06/09/1985
  • Part of Headmasters

A letter from former Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Gerald (last name is unknown) regarding the publication of John Barber' 'The Story of Oakham School'.

John Buchanan

A photograph of John Buchanan

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/3-HEA/8/3/3
  • Item
  • 1984
  • Part of Headmasters

A photograph of former Headmaster John Buchanan attending a chess tournament in the Sports Hall in 1984.

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A photograph of John Buchanan

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/3-HEA/8/3/4
  • Item
  • c.1995
  • Part of Headmasters

A photograph of former Headmaster John Buchanan standing in front of a tree in the Science garden, in the 1990s. The photograph was used on the back cover of 'Oakham Orations'.

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Publications

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/4
  • File
  • 1977 - 2002
  • Part of Headmasters

This file focusses on writings by John Buchanan. Some items are articles, other items are his books.

John Buchanan

Headmaster's speech, 1961

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/5-HEA/8/5/3
  • Item
  • 16/06/1961
  • Part of Headmasters

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1961, paying tribute to the Guest, Chairman of a Bank, discussingimprovements to facilities, the Headmasters' Conference, boarding matters, exam results and overview of the past year at School. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

John Buchanan

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