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A collection of letters relating to OSEL courses, Activity Holidays and events in the 1980s.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to T.M. Reay, Mrs Wheway, Roger Blackmore and the Housekeepers, containing the minutes of a meeting regarding OSEL, conferences and support to house staff. Two pages A and B.

This collection charts the history and activities of the Old Oakhamian Club. It has excellent records of dinners and events thrown by the club such as reunions, international dinners and Oakham events. Most of the documents are administrative, but there are photographs and correspondence material too.

There are good records on the school's foundation and the club's golfing society. Most of the material has been produced by the Old Oakhamian club or the foundation. Thus, there is a good record of publications and marketing material relating to these events.

Minutes of a Parent/Teacher Committee meeting held on 21 February 1979 in Old Hall. Contents: Matters arising from the minutes; Structure and Purpose of the Parent/Teacher Committee; Any Other Business; Representation of the Committee; Date of the next meeting.

Minutes of a meeting of the board of Oakham School Enterprises Limited held on 27 September 1983 in London. Contents: Activity Holidays Course Costings; Course Descriptions; Questionnaires; Chess Congress; Computer Courses; Date of the next meeting. With hand-written notes. Two pages A and B.

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.

Minutes of a Parent/Teacher Committee meeting held on 25 November 1978 at the Headmaster's house. Contents: Matters arising from the minutes; Careers; Speech Day and the end of the Summer term 1979; Any Other Business; Representation of the Committee; Date of the next meeting. Two pages A to B.

A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve regarding the latest minutes of OSEL meeting and discussing five points relating to catering.

A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve regarding the minutes of an OSEL meeting and the publicity for the upcoming Chess Congress.

This collection focuses on the staff who have worked for Oakham School over the years. Material focuses on not only training and teaching, but staff wellbeing, pay and benefits.

There are two series which focus on notable members of staff from the school's history: Jon Wills and Brian Welford. Material for these staff members have been collected by themselves and other members of staff.

Recruitment series includes jobs descriptions for various positions, both teaching and support staff, in the school.

There is a strong collection of policies an guidance for teachers in completing the many administrative and teaching jobs expected.