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A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

The material in this collection is primarily made up of the research completed by the school historian, Brian Needham, but also contains books written by ex-school members of staff.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).

Two letters between the Headmaster Tony Little and O.O. Dennis Peacock regarding websites and an article published in 'Resident Abroad' in 1999.

A letter from the Headmaster Tony Little to Dennis Peacock regarding the Oakham School website.

A letter (A) from O.O. Dennis Peacock ('64) to the Headmaster Tony Little regarding his websites and living in Thailand. Enclosing an article (B) from 'Resident Abroad' mentioning Oakham School.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Graham Smallbone (1985-1996) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1980s and 1990s, its staff and pupils.

Correspondence relating to the Oakham School 1993 Development Plan.

A letter from John Buchanan, former Headmaster, to Old Oakhamians regarding the launch of the 1993 Development Plan Appeal.

A letter from J.D. Buchanan, former Headmaster, to Old Oakhamians asking their support to finance the Information and Study Centre, as part of the 1993 Development Plan. Two pages A and B.