Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Dr John Doncaster (1808-1846) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the early 19th century and Old Oakhamians, in particular James and Augustus Padley.
Oakham School
An email from Jon Wills to Teaching staff
Part of Houses
An email from Jon Wills to all teaching staff regarding the history of Buggy Jerwood's oar and the 1908 London Olympics in which Jerwood competed. Rev F.H. Jerwood became the first Housemaster of Wharflands in 1920. There is also a list of five Old Oakhmian Olympians.
Jon Wills
A letter from Simon Schanschieff to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Simon Schanschieff congratulating John Barber on his book.
Simon George Schanschieff
A letter from Lord Chalfont to Graham Smallbone
Part of Headmasters
A letter from The Right Honourable the Lord Chalfont to the Headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding sending a copy of 'This War called Peace' to the School Library.
Lord Chalfont
Part of Buildings and Estates
A letter from Cecil A. Hewett regarding the timber and roof in College House.
Cecil A. Hewett
A letter from Bertie Bowes to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Bertie Bowes to John Barber regarding his holiday, his family and the letter HIS/1/2/4/47 sent to Tom Badgery.
Kenneth Richard Bowes
Part of Houses
This sub-series focuses on letters related to the history of Wharflands house, its pupils and staff.
Jon Wills
Part of Houses
A memo by John Barber, Housemaster of Wharflands, about the Wharflands portraits. The portraits were given to Bertie Bowes by the two Miss Daniells.
John Lewis Barber