Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on obituaries and tributes written in memory of former Headmaster, John Buchanan, as well as letters from friends and family.
Oakham School
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
Part of Headmasters
An obituary of John Buchanan written by Michael Stevens on the Oakham School website in 2005.
Oakham School
John Buchanan - Farsighted Headmaster of Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
Obituary of John Buchanan published in The Times on 10 August 2005.
The Times
Pioneering headmaster JDB dies aged 88
Part of Headmasters
Obituary of John Buchanan published in Rutland Times on 28 July 2005.
Rutland Times
Part of Headmasters
A photocopy of four obituaries and death notices published in local newspapers in 2005 after the death of former Headmaster John Buchanan.
Rutland Times