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A copy of "An Oakham Overture to Poetry" by John Buchanan, owned by the OO Club. Contents include: imagery of words, human comedy, place, wine, women, song, school, war, seasons.

A copy of "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan on the story of how Oakham School became an independent school and allowed access to girls.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, inviting all Old Oakhamians who entered the School before September 1935 to lunch at Oakham.

Six letters between the Headmaster, John Buchanan and Rev Austin Boggis regarding the arrangements for a retreat and conference of Schoolmasters in the Holy Orders to be held at Oakham School in September 1961.

An article written by former Headmaster John Buchanan in 1980, detailing the configuration of the School and the Technology block. Two pages A and B.

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.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1967, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Dr Hahn, discussing the Royal Visit, exam results and university successes, the Upper School innovations, shooting achievements, the Direct Grant and expansion of the School, K.R. Bowes's retirement. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1969, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Professor Lewis, discussing the changes in education in the country and the Direct Grant, and boarding matters. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A speech titled 'Ripeness is All' given by former Headmaster John Buchanan at Uppingham School in 1988, discussing education and intellect. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Sixteen pages A to P.

A sermon given by John Buchanan at Oakham School on 30 March 1958 and at Uppingham School on 24 May 1959, relating to the concept of truth and Luke 20, 19-26. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Nine pages A to I.