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A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Rev Austin Boggis regarding the arrangements for the 1961 Retreat and Conference of Schoolmasters in the Holy Orders, to be held at Oakham School. Two pages A and B.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.

A photograph of the guests, staff and former staff, attending the celebration of the 50 years of Deanscroft/Haywoods in 1998.

A booklet commemorating 30 years of Co-Education at Oakham School. Contents: message from John Buchanan, Up to 1970, the Concept of Co-Education, "There were a gallant lot", "For us, Co-Education is no an issue", "30 Years of Co-Education, highlights.

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.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).

This sub-series is made of various informal photographs of the boys in Deanscroft, especially in the 1960s. It also contains items related to the 50 years Anniversary celebration of Deanscroft & Haywoods House, including a tie designed for the special occasion.