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A transcript written by John Barber in 1992 of F.C. Doherty's pamphlet published in 1932, titled 'The Story of Oakham Church, School and Castle', price sixpence. A copies are almost unattainable, Mr Barber wrote a copy to be kept permanently in the School Archives. Three pages A to C.

Research on Rev Vere Hodge era by John Barber, with some extracts from the Oakham School Magazines in 1884 and 1885, and hand-written notes. Three pages A to C.

Notes from John Barber to Michael Stevens regarding the celebrations of the 450th anniversary of the birth of Archdeacon Robert Johnson.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1974, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, the Provost of Derby, discussing the increase in numbers and co-education, the building programme, and the retirement of Jack and Betty Barber. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1979-1980. Contents: Numbers; Staff; Academic; The Library; The Bookshop; Music; Art & Design; Physical Education and Sport; C.C.F.; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme; Exploration Society; Scouts & Guides; Senior and Middle School Societies; Drama; Chaplaincy; Voluntary Services; Careers; The Oakhamian; The A.V.A. Centre; The Ashburton Hall; The Sanatorium; Oakham School Nursery; The Old Oakhamian Club; School Council; Discipline and The Decem; The Senior and Middle School Houses; Postscript. Attached are A-Levels results (appendix A), O-Level results (appendix B), Applications and Places gained at universities (appendix C), Oxford and Cambridge entries and results (appendix D), Oxbridge and A-Level 1976-1980 (appendix E), O- and A-Level results (appendix F), C.C.F Diary (appendix G). Twenty-three pages A to W.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1978-1979. Contents: Numbers; Academic; Careers; A.V.A. Centre; Library; Art & Design; Music; Physical Education; Sports Hall; Playing Fields; Shooting; Drama; C.C.F.; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme; Exploration Society; Scouts & Guides; Discipline and the Decem; The Houses; The Chaplaincy; Ashburton Hall; School Council; The Oakhamian; Senior and Middle School Societies; Voluntary Services; The Sanatorium; Oakham School Nursery; Old Oakhamian Club; Conclusion. Attached are A-Levels results (appendix A), O-Level results (appendix B), Summary of University applications and places gained (appendix C), a memorandum on Development of the Sargant Laboratories and a final report on Svalbard '79. Twenty-one pages A to U.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1965-1966. Contents: Numbers; Staff; Activities; Health; Accommodation; Old Oakhamians; Circular 10/65; General. Attached are A-Level results (appendix A) and a report on conference 'Life in Industry' (appendix B). Thirteen pages A to M.

Obituary of John Buchanan published in Rutland Times, 11 August 2005, page 4.

A letter from the Headmaster Richard Bull to John Barber regarding his arriving at Oakham School, and gratitude to staff and Old Oakhamians in his first term.

A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamian thanking them for their generous retirement gifts and the O.O. London dinner, and addressing his farewells. Attached is a hand-written draft on the letter (B).