Part of Headmasters
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.
Oakham School
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
A letter from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamians
Part of Headmasters
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).
John Buchanan
A letter from Richard Bull to John Barber
Part of Headmasters
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.
Richard Bull
A letter from John Barber to Brian Welford
Part of Staff
A letter from john Barber to Brian Welford regarding an Old Oakhamian, Radu Nicolas Tabacavici ('31) who played in the 1st XV.
John Lewis Barber
Part of Houses
This sub-series focuses on letters related to the history of Wharflands house, its pupils and staff.
Jon Wills
Correspondence with the Rutland County Museum
Part of Headmasters
Nine letters between Graham Smallbone, Bryan Waites, Stephen Garnett and Nicholas Bomford regarding the 450th anniversary of the birth of Archdeacon Robert Johnson.
Graham Smallbone
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 postcard from R. in Istanbul congratulating John Barber on his book.
R.
A card from Trevor to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A postcard from Trevor at Sycamore Press Ltd congratulating John Barber on his book.
Trevor