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A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 19 September 1976, relating to beginnings and starting new things. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 15 June 1975, relating to examinations. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Five pages A to E.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 13 June 1973, relating to Matthew 13, 1-9 and the metaphor of seed-sowing. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A red notebook recording the performance of candidates who took the entrance examination between 1972 and 1976. This item is the first record of girls sitting the entrance examination at Oakham School.

A yellow notebook recording the performance of candidates who took the entrance examination between 1959 and 1969.

A brown notebook recording the performance of candidates who took the entrance examination between 1970 and 1978.

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.

A brochure advertising the International Chess Tournament at Oakham School, including a programme of the event, a map of campus, and photographs of previous competitions.

This collection consists of material which highlights the history of Oakham School. This includes monographs and research by various authors, as well as films and others audio and video recordings.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1976, discussing visitors to the School, the Development Plan, Exam results, the Direct Grant and Independence. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.