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This sub-file focusses on the stay of the National Youth Chamber Orchestra at Oakham School in August 1991, including details of the arrangements, correspondence, and programmes of their performances at Oakham School Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

The dorm list for the girls of the National Youth Chamber Orchestra staying in Round House in August 1991.

This sub-series focuses on the rededication of the War Memorial Chapel in 2007. The refurbishment of the Chapel was largely due to the generosity of O.O. Brian A.F. Smith ('54). The service coincided with the opening of Littles house, an extension of Roun House, the Seventh Form girls' house.

A balance sheet detailing the funds raised by each house during the year 1992-1993.

A balance sheet detailing the funds raised by each house during the year 1991-1992.

This collection contains material relating to the history of the houses and their pupils. Each series is focused on a different house and many contain rich and detailed photographic records of houses year by year. Some houses are more detailed than others.

Other highlights of this collection include house handbooks, which help to induct a pupil into a house and its daily routine; photographs of daily life, including house events and leisure time; and administrative documents such as house diaries which record the calendar of house events, achievements of pupils, and accounts of incidents.

Included in this sub-fonds are houses which are no longer in existence such as Johnsons and Ruddles.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1973, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Mrs Yates, discussing the increase in numbers, the Upper School, staff news, and the building programme. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A list of School buildings and their dates of construction and contractors compiled by R.E.M. Thomas, School Marshal, and other town buildings. Two pages A and B.

A note from Helen Pollard, Housemistress of Round House, to Roger Blackmore giving permission to use Round House during a conference.

A bound copy of several Old Oakhamian Magazines from 1968 to 1973.