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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.

This collection draws together material produced for and by the marketing department of Oakham School. Particular strengths of the collection include press cuttings and publication material (prospectuses, handbooks, maps etc.).

Press cuttings from multiple local and national newspapers have been collected together by marketing staff, gathering together news of Old Oakhamians.

Publications contain material produced for new admissions into the school and contain detailed information about uniform, curriculum, pastoral care, and general daily life of the school.

A photograph of three generations of Wharflands Housemasters an their wives: Val Harvey, John Barber and Malcolm Hardy.

A photograph of C.C.F. officers during the annual C.C.F. inspection in 1963.

Two letters (A and B) to Roger Blackmore, new Chairman of the Holiday Lettings Committee, and to Nigel Webb, member of the Committee, regarding the new company and their new roles.