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A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchannan at Speech Day 1959, relating to St Paul's address to the Corinthians and the sporting metaphor of the Christian life. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Nine pages A to I.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchannan at Speech Day 1937, relating to values and 'stand and stare'. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A sermonette given by Headmaster John Buchanan in Chapel in November 1961, relating to Albert Schweitzer and duties. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Three pages A to C.

A report for the Jerwood Foundation on Academic Excellence at Oakham School. Five pages A to E.

A report for the Jerwood Foundation on Academic Excellence at Oakham School, enclosing Oxbridge results (1965-1979). Ten pages A to J.

A comment from John Buchanan to The Jerwood Foundation, London on Oakham School Academic Report 1980-1981, discussing scholars, Oxbridge, and school fees. Eleven pages A to K.

This collection focuses on the administrative side of the school including admissions and trustees.

There is a rich collection of admissions books dating back to the 19th century alongside detailed notes of Trustees' committee minutes and development plans.

School inspections undertaken by external bodies are represented in this sub-fond and include some of the 19th century schemes which helped to found the school as one independent from Uppingham.

ADM/4 contains policy documents outlining the health and safety measures in the school.

This file focusses on the planning, and various arrangements for the visit of Garry Kasparov on 6 November 1997.

Rev Terence Treanor's copy of "An Oakham Overture to Poetry" by John Buchanan.

A collection of material from Anna Bentley's office including some school trophies, specially produced Oakham School dictionaries, entry books for the school, financial accounts, exam results, and correspondence. Most of the material in this collection relates to work completed in the marketing, administrative and foundation departments of the school.