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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).

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to C.H. Gadney, Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club, regarding the creation of the Club, nominating one member of the Club to represent the School, and thanking him for his help with the Speech Day Visitor.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1965-1966. Contents: Numbers; Staff; Activities; Health; Accommodation; Old Oakhamians; Circular 10/65; General. Attached are A-Level results (appendix A) and a report on conference 'Life in Industry' (appendix B). Thirteen pages A to M.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1978-1979. Contents: Numbers; Academic; Careers; A.V.A. Centre; Library; Art & Design; Music; Physical Education; Sports Hall; Playing Fields; Shooting; Drama; C.C.F.; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme; Exploration Society; Scouts & Guides; Discipline and the Decem; The Houses; The Chaplaincy; Ashburton Hall; School Council; The Oakhamian; Senior and Middle School Societies; Voluntary Services; The Sanatorium; Oakham School Nursery; Old Oakhamian Club; Conclusion. Attached are A-Levels results (appendix A), O-Level results (appendix B), Summary of University applications and places gained (appendix C), a memorandum on Development of the Sargant Laboratories and a final report on Svalbard '79. Twenty-one pages A to U.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1974, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, the Provost of Derby, discussing the increase in numbers and co-education, the building programme, and the retirement of Jack and Betty Barber. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

Notes from John Barber to Michael Stevens regarding the celebrations of the 450th anniversary of the birth of Archdeacon Robert Johnson.

Research on Rev Vere Hodge era by John Barber, with some extracts from the Oakham School Magazines in 1884 and 1885, and hand-written notes. Three pages A to C.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1951. Contents: School History; Trustees and Staff; Curriculum; Boarding Houses; Clothes and Uniform; Health; Sports, Activities and Societies; Fees; Scholarships; Day Boys. Seven double-pages A to E. Enclosed is a list of staff (F).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1946. Contents: Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Trustees; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, Deanscroft, The Junior House, Hodge Wing; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; J.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Seven double-pages A to G. Enclosed are two trustees and staff lists (H and I) in 1946 and 1949.