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A full version of John Buchanan's book "Operation Oakham".

This file focusses on writings by John Buchanan. Some items are articles, other items are his books.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1972, paying tribute to Mr Eric Weiss who opened the new Sports Hall, discussing the Co-Education, sporting achievements and staff news. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Twelve pages A to L.

A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Walker regarding the current leadership at Oakham School and Richard's A-levels results.

A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to O.O. John Gale Clarke ('54) regarding his donation to the Development Campaign in 1976.

A copy of 'The Co-Education Story' written by John Buchanan discussing the introduction of girls in 1971. Item was printed for a family reunion to celebrate 30 years of Co-Education. Fifteen pages A to O.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1971, discussing the Independence and Co-Education, the curriculum, examinations and university entries, the Second Development Campaign, and the retirement of Dr Gordon Purdy. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Nine pages A to I.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1974, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, the Provost of Derby, discussing the increase in numbers and co-education, the building programme, and the retirement of Jack and Betty Barber. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1970-1971. Contents: Numbers; Staff; Academic; Faculty Reports; Chapel; Library; Drama; C.C.F., Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme; Health; Accommodation; School Shop; Old Oakhamians; Second Development Campaign; School House; General. Attached is the Chaplaincy report (appendix A). Nine pages A to I.

This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.