Part of History of the School
A collection related to the History of Oakham School since its foundation, including research on Headmasters, Masters and pupils, and articles and books published by Headmasters and teachers.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
Part of 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
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
Oakham School Development Plan
Part of Anna Bentley
Correspondence relating to the Oakham School 1993 Development Plan.
Oakham School
Part of Staff
This series focusses on documents relating to Brian Welford' career at Oakham School as Master-in-charge of Rugby in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contains documents relating to the history of rugby and Old Oakhamians, kept by Mr Welford in his personal files.
Brian Welford
Part of Staff
This file focusses on letters received by Brian Welford regarding rugby matches and his career as Master-in-charge of Rugby.
Michael Stevens
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Sir Kenneth Lewis
A letter from John Buchanan to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from John Buchanan congratulating John Barber on his book "The Story of Oakham School".
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamians
Part of Headmasters
A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamian thanking them for their generous retirement gifts and the O.O. London dinner, and addressing his farewells. Attached is a hand-written draft on the letter (B).
John Buchanan