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Library and Archives

  • LAA
  • Subfonds
  • 1888 - 2019

This collection covers the history of all the libraries of Oakham School as well as the creation and daily working of the archives.

The Library series has material relating to each regeneration of the library (Smallbone, War Memorial). There is a rich photographic record of the opening and daily running of the Smallbone Library accompanied by administrative documents such as catalogues.

Under the Archives series, material cover correspondence with external readers and research into the history of the school and its pupils. There are also archive committee meeting minutes which show the evolution of the archives from its inception in 2010.

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Administration

  • ADM
  • Subfonds
  • 1871 - 2021

This collection focuses on the administrative side of the school including admissions and trustees.

There is a rich collection of admissions books dating back to the 19th century alongside detailed notes of Trustees' committee minutes and development plans.

School inspections undertaken by external bodies are represented in this sub-fond and include some of the 19th century schemes which helped to found the school as one independent from Uppingham.

ADM/4 contains policy documents outlining the health and safety measures in the school.

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Staff

  • STF
  • Subfonds
  • 1878 - 2021

This collection focuses on the staff who have worked for Oakham School over the years. Material focuses on not only training and teaching, but staff wellbeing, pay and benefits.

There are two series which focus on notable members of staff from the school's history: Jon Wills and Brian Welford. Material for these staff members have been collected by themselves and other members of staff.

Recruitment series includes jobs descriptions for various positions, both teaching and support staff, in the school.

There is a strong collection of policies an guidance for teachers in completing the many administrative and teaching jobs expected.

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A letter from Alan Grieve to Roger Blackmore

  • AB-AB/26-AB/26/13-AB/26/13/52
  • Item
  • 03/10/1983
  • Part of Anna Bentley

A letter from Alan Grieve to Roger Blackmore regarding the minutes of OSEL meetings and raising two points on Activity Holidays and Computing courses. Two pages A and B.

Alan Grieve

Minutes of OSEL Board meeting, 1983

  • AB-AB/26-AB/26/13-AB/26/13/53
  • Item
  • 27/09/1983
  • Part of Anna Bentley

Minutes of a meeting of the board of Oakham School Enterprises Limited held on 27 September 1983 in London. Contents: Activity Holidays Course Costings; Course Descriptions; Questionnaires; Chess Congress; Computer Courses; Date of the next meeting. With hand-written notes. Two pages A and B.

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A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve

  • AB-AB/26-AB/26/13-AB/26/13/54
  • Item
  • 29/09/1983
  • Part of Anna Bentley

A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve regarding the minutes of an OSEL meeting and the publicity for the upcoming Chess Congress.

Roger Blackmore

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