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John David Buchanan

This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.

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A letter from John Buchanan to Gerald

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/2-HEA/8/2/7
  • Item
  • 06/09/1985
  • Part of Headmasters

A letter from former Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Gerald (last name is unknown) regarding the publication of John Barber' 'The Story of Oakham School'.

John Buchanan

Publications

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/4
  • File
  • 1977 - 2002
  • Part of Headmasters

This file focusses on writings by John Buchanan. Some items are articles, other items are his books.

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An Oakham Overture to Poetry

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/4-HEA/8/4/6
  • Item
  • 1985
  • Part of Headmasters

A copy of John Buchanan's book 'An Oakham Overture to Poetry', published by the Sycamore Press in 1985. Contents: Preface; Poet's workshop; Imagery of words; The Human comedy; Place; Wine; Women; Song; School; War; Seasons; Conclusions.

John Buchanan

Correspondence

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/2
  • File
  • 1958 - 2002
  • Part of Headmasters

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

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Operation Oakham

Rev Terence Treanor's copy of "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan, with hand-written annotations.

John Buchanan

Operation Oakham

  • HEA-HEA/8-HEA/8/4-HEA/8/4/7
  • Item
  • 1984
  • Part of Headmasters

A copy of John Buchanan's book 'Operation Oakham', published by the Sycamore Press in 1984.The book tells the story of Oakham School's independence and the start of co-education. There is a dedication to Edward Leigh, dated from 7 January 1985.

John Buchanan