Parte de Headmasters
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.
John Buchanan
Parte de 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
Parte de 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 note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather
Parte de Headmasters
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather, Editor of The Oakhamian, regarding sending the obituary for John Buchanan.
Michael Stevens
A letter from Michael Stevens to Joe Spence
Parte de 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
Pioneering headmaster JDB dies aged 88
Parte de Headmasters
Obituary of John Buchanan published in Rutland Times on 28 July 2005.
Rutland Times
Correspondence between Jeremy Tomlinson and Philip Robson
Parte de Headmasters
Two letters (A and B) between Jeremy Tomlinson, Bursar & Clerk to the Trustees, and Philip Robson at Daltons Solicitors, regarding the estate of the late John David Buchanan.
Jeremy Tomlinson
Parte de Headmasters
A photocopy of four obituaries and death notices published in local newspapers in 2005 after the death of former Headmaster John Buchanan.
Rutland Times
A letter from Michael Stevens to Joe Spence
Parte de Headmasters
A letter from Michael Stevens to the headmaster, Joe Spence, regarding a JDB obituary for the magazine.
Michael Stevens
A letter from Joe Spence to Banoo Buchanan
Parte de Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, Dr Joe Spence, to Banoo Buchanan offering his condolences after the passing of John Buchanan and discussing the memorial service at Oakham School.
Dr Joe Spence