Parte deHistory of the School
A collection related to the History of Oakham School since its foundation, including research on Headmasters, Masters and pupils, and articles and books published by Headmasters and teachers.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
Parte deHeadmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.
John Buchanan
Parte deHeadmasters
This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to Michael Stevens
Parte deHeadmasters
A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Michael Stevens regarding the arrival of girls at School and Michael and Mary becoming Housemasters of a girls' boarding house; enclosed is a writing by Michael Stevens on Co-Education, 'Some Random Jottings'.
John Buchanan
Correspondence between John Buchanan and Sandy Thompson
Parte deHeadmasters
This sub-file focusses on letters between John Buchanan and Sandy Thompson in 1967.
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamians
Parte deHeadmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.
John Buchanan
A letter from Rev Austin Boggis to Jon Buchanan
Parte deHeadmasters
A letter from Rev Austin Boggis to the headmaster, John Buchanan, regarding the arrangements for his retreat and conference at School in September 1961.
Rev Austin T.I. Boggis
A letter from John Buchanan to Rev Austin Boggis
Parte deHeadmasters
A letter A) from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Rev A.T.I. Boggis regarding a retreat and conference in September 1961. Enclosed is a suggested draft for the arrangements (B).
John Buchanan
Correspondence between John Buchanan and C.H. Gadney
Parte deHeadmasters
This sub-file focusses on two letters between the Headmaster, John Buchanan, and C.H. Gadney, Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club regarding membership to the Club, and the Club Committee.
John Buchanan
A letter from C.H. Gadney to John Buchanan
Parte deHeadmasters
A letter from C.H. Gadney, newly appointed Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club, to John Buchanan regarding a member representing Oakham School in the Club Committee, using the Club's facilities, and the support and links between the School and the Club. Two pages A and B.
C.H. Gadney