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This file focusses on various speeches given by John Buchannan during his headmastership and later. The bulk of the file is an almost complete collection of his Speech Day speeches.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1976, discussing visitors to the School, the Development Plan, Exam results, the Direct Grant and Independence. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1969, discussing the the Independence, the Second Development Campaign, and the destruction of the cricket pavilion. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Five pages A to E.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day addressing the boys, parents and staff. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Date is unknown, but estimated before co-education. Five pages A to E.

A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to John Walker regarding independent schools' fees and a dinner when Decem reminisced about Richard's impact on their life and his sermon at School.

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

A copy of John Buchanan's book 'Operation Oakham', published by the Sycamore Press in 1984.The book tells the story of Oakham School's independence and the start of co-education. There is a dedication to Edward Leigh, dated from 7 January 1985.