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The Story of Oakham School

  • REF-REF/2-REF/2/1
  • Item
  • 1983
  • Part of Reference

A signed copy of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. A book on the history of the school from its foundation in 1584, to celebrate the Quatercentenary. Preface written by Richard Bull, Headmaster. Some damage to cover.

John Lewis Barber

Books

  • REF-REF/2
  • Series
  • 1983 - 1985
  • Part of Reference

The items in this series are books written and published by members of staff and are related to the history of Oakham School.

John Buchanan

A letter to John Barber

A letter addressed to John Barber referring to the last paragraph in his book "The Story of Oakham School" on pp.74-75 and regarding the purchase on Doncaster Close and the 1932 Reform Act.

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A letter from Chris Love to John Barber

A letter from C.C. Love to John Barber regarding "The Story of Oakham School" and "Operation Oakham", and sharing some memories of his time at school.

Christopher Charles Love

A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy to John Barber

A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber regarding school histories, including Bryan Matthews's book on Uppingham School, historical sources and Whitgift School's files.

Frederick H.G. Percy

Correspondence

A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

Sir Kenneth Lewis

Pre-publication stages

This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.

John Lewis Barber

Tests of merit

A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.

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