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A letter (A) from Graham Smallbone, Headmaster, Simon Schanschieff, Chairman of Trustees, and Rev Terence Treanor, Honorary Secretary of the Old Oakhamian Club, to former pupils who were at Oakham during John Barber's years with the School regarding celebrating his eightieth birthday and the Barber Archives. Attached is a reply slip (B).

This collection focuses on major events that have occurred to the school and its pupils. This includes the Quatercentenary celebrations and the school's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Quatercentenary celebrations compromised of several events including the visit to the school by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Quatercentenary ball, and special productions to celebrate the recent opening of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

There is a detailed series on the school's Speech Day which includes a comprehensive list of programmes and award winners from the ceremony.

There is a excellent record of items showing how the school reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is general communication to parents and staff, information on the structure of face to face and distance learning teaching, and also an illuminating collection of photographs taken by Ms. Fernandez in 2021.

A newsletter from the Oakham School Foundation, 'Donum', issue no.1. Contents: 30 years of Co-Education, Three new Scholarships, Parent Fund, Legacies, Annual Giving "Investing in the Future", Old Oakhamian Parents' Society, International Receptions, Class of 2002, Message from the Chairman, From the Headmaster, 10 Year Development Plan, From the Foundation Director.

This collection covers the history of all the libraries of Oakham School as well as the creation and daily working of the archives.

The Library series has material relating to each regeneration of the library (Smallbone, War Memorial). There is a rich photographic record of the opening and daily running of the Smallbone Library accompanied by administrative documents such as catalogues.

Under the Archives series, material cover correspondence with external readers and research into the history of the school and its pupils. There are also archive committee meeting minutes which show the evolution of the archives from its inception in 2010.

The Oakhamian Magazine and The Old Oakhamian Magazine, recording the academic year 2020-2021. Contents: The Headmaster Writes; News; New Faces; New Roles; Cover Story - Together Apart; Academic; Performing Arts; Trips and Activities; Community; Sport; Old Oakhamian.

A photograph of three generations of Wharflands Housemasters an their wives: Val Harvey, John Barber and Malcolm Hardy.

Six negatives of three generations of Wharflands Housemasters an their wives: Val Harvey, John Barber and Malcolm Hardy.

Three photographs in colour of three generations of Wharflands Housemasters an their wives: Val Harvey, John Barber and Malcolm Hardy. All three photographs (A to C) are slightly different.

The Oakhamian Magazine and The Old Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Winter term 2004. Contents: School Notes; Features; Academic; Pastoral; Sport; Beyond Oakham; The Old Oakhamian; The Foundation.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Winter term 2000. Contents: Editorial; Chapel; OSCA; Oakham School Fitness Centre; Staff News; Interview with the Headmaster; 1000th Gold Awards Celebration; Drama and Music; Art, Design & Technology; Expeditions and Trips; Sport; House Reports.