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A letter from John Buchanan, former Headmaster, to Old Oakhamians regarding the launch of the 1993 Development Plan Appeal.

A confidential letter from Patrick Wilson to the Headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding letters sent to Old Oakhamians, and in reference to the Headmaster's memo dated 6 September.

An email from O.O. John Cowling to Maxine Weeks regarding not attending the Memorial Service for Brian Primmer and sharing memories of him directing the choir at Oakham School.

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.

Two photographs (A and B) of Ron Jacobs opening the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. Also present were the Headmaster Richard Bull and the Chairman of Quatercentenary Appeal Committee Tom White. The photographs were taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the numbers of print are written on the back: V353/4; V353/5, respectively.

This sub-file focusses on the opening of the BAFS Pavilion in 2014.

This collection covers the multitude of sports that pupils can do at Oakham School. Sports include cricket, rugby, hockey, athletics, netball and swimming as some of the richest in terms of items in the sub-series.

Most sub-series have a good photographic record of first teams, alongside comprehensive fixture and team lists. Some sub-series will contain correspondence, programmes and administrative documents.

There is an extensive collection of trophies and shields awarded to pupils and Old Oakhamians for their sporting achievements.

A letter (A) from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to be sent to Old Oakhamians regarding their contribution to the 1993 Development Plan. Attached are two lists (B and C) of recipients.

A poster advertising an Oakham School Medical Society event with Old Oakhamians discussing Medicine careers held in the Wilson Auditorium on 23 March 2022.

The material in this collection is primarily made up of the research completed by the school historian, Brian Needham, but also contains books written by ex-school members of staff.