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A letter from Dr John Doncaster, Headmaster, to James Atlay of St John's College, Cambridge, Trustee of Oakham School, regarding the resignation of Mr Wilson and the need to find a replacement.

A photograph of a painting of the Right Reverend James Atlay, Bishop of Hereford (1868-1894), used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

A sermon preached by The Lord Bishop of Ossory, J.G.F. Day, on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the Foundation of Oakham School.

A group of items from the Hereford Cathedral Library. A receipt for the the sum of £4 40p from John Barber to the Cathedral dated from 9 October 1981. A receipt for the sum of £10 from John Barber for donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A card from Penelope E. Morgan, Honorary Librarian at Hereford Cathedral Library, to John Barber regarding photographs of Bishop Atlay, dated from 24/09/1981. A letter from Norman Rathbone, Dean of Hereford Cathedral, to John Barber dated from 21 September 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber thanking him for his donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber sending an article about James Atlay and two photographs, dated from 3 October 1981.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Dr John Doncaster (1808-1846) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the early 19th century and Old Oakhamians, in particular James and Augustus Padley.

Oakham School Magazine, recording the Winter term 1894 (published in Spring term 1895). Contents: Frontispiece; Editorial; School Notes; The Concerts; In Memoriam; The Gymnasium; Some Experiences of the Slums of London; Football; Correspondence. The first page is a photograph of the Rugby 1st XV 1894-1895. Eight double-pages A to H.

Oakham School Magazine, recording the Spring term 1897 (published in Summer term 1897). Contents: Editorial; School Notes; In Memoriam; The late Bishop of Hereford; German Duels; The Debating Society; The Sports; The Cross-Country Race; Cricket; Correspondence. Nine double-pages A to I.

This collection highlights the achievements of Old Oakhamians after they have left Oakham School.

A group of original photographs and print-outs used as illustrations in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.