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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.

This series focusses on documents relating to Brian Welford' career at Oakham School as Master-in-charge of Rugby in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contains documents relating to the history of rugby and Old Oakhamians, kept by Mr Welford in his personal files.

A group of original photographs and print-outs used as illustrations in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

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

A letter from O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland to the Headmaster, John Buchanan, regarding Oakham School winning the Ashburton Shield, captained by Chris Frame, in 1966.

This sub-file focusses on two letters bet the Headmaster, John Buchanan, and O.O. Alwyne John Westmoreland ('32) regarding Oakham School winning the Ashburton Shield in 1966.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland regarding Oakham School winning the Ashburton Shield in 1966.

This sub-file is made of two letters between O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland ('32) and the Headmaster, John Buchannan, regarding the forthcoming Development Campaign.

This sub-file focusses on letters sent by the Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Walker (Head Boy, 1971) and his father, John Walker.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Desmond Mangham regarding his contribution to Development Campaigns over the years.