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A letter from Jon Wills, Chairman of the Old Oakhamian Club, to Lewis Moody ('97) regarding attending the opening of a room named after him in School House.

A cuttings book (A) with various photographs of the girls and staff of Ancaster House, between 1988 to 2006, including a sponsored swim in 1988, a non-uniform day, a Christmas Party, interthouse netball matches, two orders of services in memory of Diana Ridley and Henrietta Lea, and Sports Day photographs. The book contains four loose items: three poster advertising the performance of three girls in the Globe Theatre (B to D), and a programme for the 2001 production of 'Macbeth' (D).

This collection consists of the mainly the non-paper aspects of the archives collection. The collection is random in its make up but has a good material collection which highlights the changing nature of the school's uniform.

Items in this collection range in material type and stem from a variety of sources such as the Quatercentenary celebrations or items that were once used daily on the school grounds (such as building plaques or clock hands).

A photograph of Diana Sowter receiving the Outstanding Sportswoman cup from O.O. Lewis Moody ('96) at the Lower School Sports Day in 2001.

The items in this file are related to the Oakham School Charities Association but do not belong to a particular series.

Three photographs of the 2001 Lower School Sports Day winners and Lewis Moody handing the trophies.

This collection highlights the achievements of Old Oakhamians after they have left Oakham School.

A calendar for Hope HIV signed by notable Old Oakhamians.

This collection highlights the work and life of Oakham School pupils both during and after their time at the school. The collection has an excellent representation of the careers, work, and exam aspect of school life, including examination results, leaver destinations, work experience and information on Project 20/20.

There are detailed records on the council, Decem and prefects, particularly in their recruitment, meeting minutes, and handbooks.

In several of the series, there is a strong photographic collection illuminating the rich daily life of the school and its pupils. This is shared alongside copies of pupil magazines, arts calendars, and records of pupil achievements.

This collection covers the multitude of sports that pupils can do at Oakham School. Sports include cricket, rugby, hockey, athletics, netball and swimming as some of the richest in terms of items in the sub-series.

Most sub-series have a good photographic record of first teams, alongside comprehensive fixture and team lists. Some sub-series will contain correspondence, programmes and administrative documents.

There is an extensive collection of trophies and shields awarded to pupils and Old Oakhamians for their sporting achievements.