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A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

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.

An article published in a local magazine reporting on the opening of Oakham School's newest Cricket Pavilion on 24 May 2014, named in honour of O.O. Brian A.F. Smith. Two pages A and B.

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

This file contains documents related to the memorial service of O.O. Lynn Wilson, who passed away on 9 July 2008. The service in his memory was held at Oakham School Chapel on 10 September 2008.

A collection of nineteen scoresheets (B to T) recording scores of all the matches played by the School's Cricket 1st XI in the Summer term 2009. Also includes a team list of the John Blezard Memorial XI to play against Oakham School 1st XI (A); two sheets (U and V) recording bowling figures and batting averages.

A collection of documents, including photographs and commemorative plaques, relating to the School's cricket pavilions on Doncaster Close since the 19th century.

A fixture card for the 2004 season containing the fixtures for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U16, Colts, Junior Colts, U13, U12 and U11 cricket teams.

A fixture card for the 2002 season containing the fixtures for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U16, Colts, Junior Colts, U13, U12 and U11 cricket teams, as well as interhouse matches.

Electronic correspondence regarding the organisation and programme of the memorial service of Lynn Wilson. Nine pages A to I.