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- 1984
Part of History of the School
A full version of John Buchanan's book "Operation Oakham".
John Buchanan
Part of History of the School
A full version of John Buchanan's book "Operation Oakham".
John Buchanan
A photograph of the opening of the Shakespeare Centre
Part of History of the School
A photograph of the opening of the Shakespeare Centre on 25 October 1969, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Stamford Mercury
Part of Headmasters
Five tributes to John Buchanan written by Headmaster Dr Joe Spence; The Times; Michael Stevens; Jon Wills, Chairman of the O.O. Club; and Ian Smith, Director of Rugby.
Dr Joe Spence
A letter from Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Mrs Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens thanking her for her support after the passing of John Buchanan and recollecting a recent visit to the Stevens'.
Banoo Ramsamy
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather
Part of Headmasters
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather, Editor of The Oakhamian, regarding sending the obituary for John Buchanan.
Michael Stevens
A letter from Michael Stevens to Joe Spence
Part of Headmasters
A letter (A) from Michael Stevens to the Headmaster, Dr Joe Spence, regarding an obituary for John Buchanan. Enclosed is a hand-written obituary (B and C) for the School website.
Michael Stevens
A letter from John Buchanan to Gerald
Part of Headmasters
A letter from former Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Gerald (last name is unknown) regarding the publication of John Barber' 'The Story of Oakham School'.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A photograph of former Headmaster John Buchanan attending a chess tournament in the Sports Hall in 1984.
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Part of Headmasters
A photograph of former Headmaster John Buchanan standing in front of a tree in the Science garden, in the 1990s. The photograph was used on the back cover of 'Oakham Orations'.
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Part of Headmasters
A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1961, paying tribute to the Guest, Chairman of a Bank, discussingimprovements to facilities, the Headmasters' Conference, boarding matters, exam results and overview of the past year at School. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.
John Buchanan