Part of Headmasters
A speech by J. D. Buchanan entitled Junior service. Compares children to seeds and how they were planted by their parents in the rich soil of Oakham. Talks about why the parents would have chosen Oakham.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech by J. D. Buchanan for the Junior Sermon. Centers on the idea of beginnings e.g. the beginning of school and civilisation. Talks about the beginning of the world in science and religion.
John Buchanan
A newspaper cutting from the Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury
Part of Headmasters
An article talking about the visit of Group Captain Bader to Oakham, including a black and white photo.
Lincoln, Rutland & Stamford Mercury
A letter between J. D. Buchanan and Richard Walker
Part of Headmasters
A letter from J. D. Buchanan to Richard thanking him for his kind note and some kind of donation. Also congratulates Richard on his results.
John Buchanan
A letter between J. D. Buchanan and J. L. Walker
Part of Headmasters
A letter from J. D. Buchanan to Walker describing how good Richard's sermon was and how it was a first in Oakham school history. Commendation for his A Levels.
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 John Buchanan to Alwyne Westmoreland
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Alwyne Westmoreland regarding the next Development Campaign, and thanking him for his support.
John Buchanan
Photos of Trustees and Headmasters
Part of Terrence Treanor
3 photographs in colours of headmasters, trustees and their wives. Items A to C
Oakham School
Part of Anna Bentley
Four identical letters (A to D) from Headmaster Graham Smallbone and four other members of staff - Roger Blackmore, Nigel Webb, John Buchanan and Rev Terence Treanor- to Old Oakhamians. Attached is a mailing list (E).
Graham Smallbone
A letter from Michael Stevens to Parents
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Acting Headmaster Michael Stevens to Parents regarding sports achievements, music concerts, drama news and the influenza vaccination.
Michael Stevens