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This file contains photographs and negatives of two groups of Housemasters of Wharflands and their wives. The first generation of Wharflands Housemasters was: Rev F.H. Jerwood (1920-1937), Bertie Bowes (1937-1959) and John Barber (1959-1974). The next generation of Wharflands Housemasters was: John Barber, Malcolm Hardy (1974-1987) and Val Harvey (1987-2001).

A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

The School House beating book (A) recording punishment received by the boys between 1955 and 1966, when the Headmaster ended this form of punishment; also recording the prefects for each term. Enclosed is a letter (B) from John Barber to Graham Smallbone regarding handing the book over to the Archives.

An email from Jon Wills to all teaching staff regarding the history of Buggy Jerwood's oar and the 1908 London Olympics in which Jerwood competed. Rev F.H. Jerwood became the first Housemaster of Wharflands in 1920. There is also a list of five Old Oakhmian Olympians.

The original agreement between John Lewis Barber, the Trustees of Oakham School and Sycamore Press Ltd regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" and the copyright holders. Also includes a letter from Daltons to the school Bursar, Trevor Case dated from 22 April 1982.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to the School Archivist John Barber regarding the nature of the carvings on the case or in decorations around the pipes of the new organ.

A book recording the Chapel's services including dates, hours, services, officiants and preachers, attendances and collections, from Winter term 1962 to Winter term 1977.

A signed copy of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. A book on the history of the school from its foundation in 1584, to celebrate the Quatercentenary. Preface written by Richard Bull, Headmaster. Some damage to cover.

A memo by John Barber, Housemaster of Wharflands, about the Wharflands portraits. The portraits were given to Bertie Bowes by the two Miss Daniells.

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