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This file focusses on research and textbooks relating to Oakham School in the 19th century, under the headmastership of Dr John Doncaster.

A brochure promoting the Quatercentenary Appeal. Contents: Change and Continuity; Achievements and developments-past & future; Appeal Objectives; The Way Ahead; How to Contribute.

An article titled 'The Pattern of the Anglo-Saxon Settlement of Rutland' by W.L. Sargant, published in the journal 'Geography. Three pages A to C.

A history titled 'Oakham Through the Centuries', written by former Headmaster W.L. Sargant. Contents: from prior to the Saxon occupation to the end of the 18th century. Hand-written note on the cover reading 'With best wishes for the new year, W.L.S.' Five double-pages A to E.

A group of four articles entitled the 'New light on Oakham History' by W.L. Sargant which were printed in a newspaper. The articles are based on research undertaken by Mr Sargant in the Muniment Room of Westminster Abbey and written whilst he lived in Sidmouth, therefore in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Four pages A to D.

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.

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.

A letter from Simon Schanschieff congratulating John Barber on his book.

A photocopy of Carlisle's 'Endowed Grammar Schools, 1818, pages 323 & 333-339, relating to Oakham and Uppingham Schools. Eight pages A to H.