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This series focusses on the headmastership of Rev Edward Vere Hodge (1879-1902) and contains items relating to the life at School in the late19th century, its staff and pupils. The series contains some of the earliest photographs of Oakham School's collection.

This file focusses on admission prospectuses and various publications in the 1930s.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1946. Contents: Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Trustees; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, Deanscroft, The Junior House, Hodge Wing; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; J.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Seven double-pages A to G. Enclosed are two trustees and staff lists (H and I) in 1946 and 1949.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Francis Cecil Doherty (1929-1935) and contains items relating to the life at School in the early 20th century, its staff and pupils.

Individual salary and wages sheets for teaching and support staff between 1937 to 1960. Pages A to BB.

A salaries cash book, recording salary, payments, tax, and lunch for teaching staff, admin staff and matrons, from May 1963 to November 1965.

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 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 small red book containing staff list, school list and school calendar for the Spring term 1979; hand-written notations. Item belonged to John Barber.

A series of letters and documents related to Dr Thomas Orme, Headmaster of Oakham School between 1778 and 1796.