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This file focusses on letter sent by Dr John Doncaster, Headmaster of Oakham School, regarding some pupils and staff matters. File dates from the first half of the 19th century.

A photocopy of transcript of letter to Trustees from Edward Thring (Uppingham) and William Wood (Oakham) regarding the state and future of the school. Found in P.Wilkinson, Coventry College of Education 1976.

A letter from General Sir Henry Ponsonby to James Hawthorn, acknowledging the receipt of the petition addressed to the Queen from the prefects of Oakham School on her 50th anniversary. With the original envelop, seal and post stamps. Items A and B

This series focuses on School House pupils and staff in the 20th century. Most of the series is made of house photographs, various informal photographs as well as records books and punishment books.

This file focusses on letters written or received by Walter Lee Sargant.

This series focuses on the boarding boys in Deanscroft, since its opening in 1948. The Headmaster himself was Housemaster, until 1971. Deanscroft boarding house was closed on Speech Day 1989, prior to its conversion into Stevens, a boarding house for girls. The boarding boys were moved to the newly built Haywoods House on Kilburn Road. The items include the complete set of house photographs and informal photographs showing boys around the house and on campus, as well as duty records.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Parents regarding the events of the Spring term 1958, including the hockey season, the works on the Sargant Laboratories, the raising of the minimum age of boarding and Speech Day. Two pages A and B.

A letter, including the sketch of the proposals for the work being done. Includes plans for the school cross. Items A and B

A letter concerning the work at he chapel talking about costings, amterials, colours, the altar cross, pews and a diagram. Items A and B

A letter concering the cost of benchs and desks following their previous discussions. Contains agreed prices. Items A and B