John Barber and The Story of Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A collection of documents related to John Barber's book, "The Story of Oakham School". The sub-series includes photographs, letters received by the author, press cuttings advertising the publication and the book.
John Lewis Barber
A draft obituary of J. D. Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A draft obituary with handwritten notes for the headmaster J. D. Buchanan. Written by Michael Stevens.
Michael Stevens
A letter from JDB to Old Oakhmians
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, inviting all Old Oakhamians who entered the School before September 1935 to lunch at Oakham.
John Buchanan
A photograph of J. D. Buchanan.
Part of Headmasters
A portrait (in photo) of J. D. Buchanan, headmaster 1958 - 1977.
Rutland Features
Document entitled 'Tech Block Politics'
Part of Headmasters
A document detailing the configuration of the school and the technology block. Mentions the Sargant's labratories. Items A and B
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
Operation Oakham by John Buchanan. It tells the story as to how Oakham became an independent school and allowed access to girls. Lists on expansion and revenue. Similar to 43, however the front page of this is signed by John Buchanan to Edward Leigh (7th Jan 1985). Also inside is a document entitled 'catalogue of school archive "Operation Oakham" - John Buchanan, Index by Terence Teanor Barber Room of Oakham School Library, 06/1996.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
Speech notes for the speech day on 1967. Handwritten annotations. Items A to G
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
Speech notes for the speech day on 1969. Handwritten annotations. Items A to G
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech fopcusing on the concept of truth. Discusses the allies and enemies of truth.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech discussing abundance and how the society of the time was more well equipped materially and mentally than ever before.
John Buchanan