Part of History 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
Part of History of the School
A series of letters and documents related to Dr Thomas Orme, Headmaster of Oakham School between 1778 and 1796.
D.R. Witney
John Barber and The Story of Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A collection of documents related to John Barber's book, "The Story of Oakham School". The sub-series includes photographs, letters received by the author, press cuttings advertising the publication and the book.
John Lewis Barber
A letter from D.R. Witney to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from D.R. Witney, Headmaster of King Edward VI School, to John Barber enclosing a copy of the inscription in the Church about Thomas Orme and an extract from "A History of Rutland". Items are numbered A to C.
D.R Witney
Part of History of the School
This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.
John Lewis Barber
A letter from C.J. Sturman to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from C.J. Sturman to John Barber enclosing newspaper reports from the Lincoln, Rutland & Stamford Mercury and the memorial inscription composed by John Waite. Four pages numbered A to D.
C.J. Sturman
A letter from D.R. Witney to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from D.R. Witney, Headmaster of King Edward VI School, to John Barber regarding a photograph of Dr Orme and enclosing item HIS/1/4/2/4.
D.R. Witney
A letter from F.D. Coulson to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from F.D. Coulson, Headmaster of St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, to John Barber granting him permission to copy the St Olave's seal in his upcoming publication.
F.D. Coulson
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Sir Kenneth Lewis
Part of History of the School
A group of press cuttings published in various local newspaper advertising the publication of John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Leicester Mercury