Part of Headmasters
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.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on writings by John Buchanan. Some items are articles, other items are his books.
John Buchanan
Purchase form for 'An Oakham Overture to Poetry'
Part of Headmasters
An order slip to purchase John Buchanan's 'An Oakham Overture to Poetry', published by Sycamore Press Ltd in Spring 1985.
Sycamore Press Ltd
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
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
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.
The Daily Telegraph
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
Part of History of the School
Special pre-publication offer leaflets, including the original booklet, a reminder and final offer, a note from the Bursar to Parents, a note from the OO Club to Old Oakhamians.
Sycamore Press Ltd
Agreement relating to "The Story of Oakham School"
Part of History of the School
The original agreement between John Lewis Barber, the Trustees of Oakham School and Sycamore Press Ltd regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" and the copyright holders. Also includes a letter from Daltons to the school Bursar, Trevor Case dated from 22 April 1982.
Daltons Solicitors