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A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

A digital photograph of the third panel of the School House memorial boards.

A photograph of the School House music group in the early 20th century, showing six pupils and their instruments.

A letter from Colin Edgar to Nigel Lashbrook, Headmaster, regarding the Great War commemorations and suggesting several plays the Drama department could perform or the occasion, including the short play "The Humf Letters".

A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians who fell in the First World War, containing personal and family items and research.

A letter from Colin Edgar to Dr Joe Spence, Headmaster, enclosing "The Humf Letters".
"The Humf Letters" is a work by Colin Edgar, compiling letters sent by Lt. Douglas Herbert Washington Humfrey to Betty Dawes from the front during the First World War.

The script of the short play "The Humf Letters", based on Colin and Anne Edgar's work compiling letters sent from the Western front by Douglas Humfrey to Betty Dawes. The play was written by Year 12 Drama A-level pupils of St Bartholomew's School, Newbury.

A booklet containing extracts from the Oakham School magazines during the war.

A monograph written by Brian Needham on Old Oakhamians who fell in the First World War.