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A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1967, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Dr Hahn, discussing the Royal Visit, exam results and university successes, the Upper School innovations, shooting achievements, the Direct Grant and expansion of the School, K.R. Bowes's retirement. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1942. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, The Junior House; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; O.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Nine double-pages A to I. Enclosed is modifications to the clothes list due to Rationing in July 1941 (J).

A detailed itinerary for the visit of Prince Philip to Oakham School on 8 November 1957. Three pages A to C.

Order of service of the service of thanksgiving for Major Kenneth Richard Bowes held at the School Chapel on 3 June 1995.

A photograph of Old Masters, John Barber, K.R. Bowes, Leslie Coleman, Geoffrey Liebert and L.M. Leakey, outside the Shakespeare Centre on 13 July 1984. The photograph was taken by O.O. E.G. Hudson.

An account book recording pupils' fees, staff wages, various income and expenditure from Summer term 1930 to Easter term 1939.

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

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.

This sub-series related to memorial services held in the School Chapel in memory of pupils, Old Oakhamians and staff members who passed away.

A prospectus (A) promoting studying at Oakham School in 1935. Contents: Trustees; Staff; Admission; Work; Fees; Optional Payments; Absence & Remission of Fees; Health; Entrance Scholarships; Other Scholarships & Exhibitions; Buildings; Boarding Houses; Holidays & Hours; Games & Hobbies; School Societies; Expenses; Clothes List. Enclosed are corrections to prospectus (B), and a form of application for admission (C).