A photograph of unknown Old Oakhamian Soldier
Part of The World Wars
A black and white photograph of Jim, "an Old Oakham Boy who held the record at school" and fought in the Great War. At the back is a hand-written note addressed to Rev Edward Vere Hodge.
Richards, Newark
Part of History of the School
A letter from John Barber asking for permission to use a photograph of Rev Edward Vere Hodge in his upcoming publication.
John Lewis Barber
Part of History of the School
Copies of seven pages of the inventory and valuation of fixtures upon the Normanton Rectory, Rutland. Eight pages numbered A to H.
Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Part of History of the School
Copies of two pages from a Valuation book after the School House fire damage in 1885. Three pages numbered A to C.
Minute book of the Finance Committee
Part of Finance and Bursary
A book compiling the minutes of the Trustees' Financial Committee meetings.
Oakham School
Part of History of the School
This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.
John Lewis Barber
Oakham School Magazine, No.1, 1884
Part of Oakhamian Magazines
Oakham School Magazine, recording the Summer term 1884. Cover with contents: Introduction, The Tercentenary, The Tercentenary Services, Extract from the Bishop's Sermon, A Drive through Delhi, Poetry, Cricket, Correspondence, School Notes. Ten sheets A to J. This is the first issue of the School Magazine. It was published in the Winter term 1884.
Oakham School
Oakham School Magazine, Vol II, No.2, Summer Term 1886
Part of Oakhamian Magazines
Oakham School Magazine, recording the Spring term 1886 (published in Summer term 1886). Contents: Compulsory; A Strange Experience; Lent Races at Cambridge; Guernsey; Poetry; The Last Evening; The Debates; The Paperchase; The Sports; Football; School Notes. Eight double-pages A to H.
Oakham School
Oakham School Magazine, Vol II, No.3, Christmas Term 1886
Part of Oakhamian Magazines
Oakham School Magazine, recording the Summer term 1886 (published in Winter term 1886). Contents: Speech Day; Bimetallism; Warwick Hall; Tit for Tat; Souvenirs de Genève; Bibliotheca Oakhamiensis; Sir Edward Buck; Lancashire; Poetry; Cricket; Correspondence;, School Notes. Nine double-pages A to I.
Oakham School