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This sub-series focuses on the history of the 1993 Organ in the School Chapel. After the 1930 organ expired and was replaced by a computer organ in the 1980s, the headmaster Graham Smallbone commissioned for a new organ to be built. Some items highlight the various proposals, the correspondence focuses on the building and installation of the organ and the photographic file finally shows the organ in Chapel.

A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve, Chairman, regarding OSEL accounts in 1985. Two pages A and B.

A confidential memorandum from T.M. Reay, Bursar, to Roger Blackmore and D.M.W. regarding the Chapel Choir CD.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to T.M. Reay, Mrs Wheway, Roger Blackmore and the Housekeepers, containing the minutes of a meeting regarding OSEL, conferences and support to house staff. Two pages A and B.

A note from Helen Pollard, Housemistress of Round House, to Roger Blackmore giving permission to use Round House during a conference.

Three letters relating to OSEL delivering their accounts and annual returns.

A collection of letters relating to OSEL courses, Activity Holidays and events in the 1980s.

A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve regarding OSEL Activity Holidays in 1984 and the brochure.

This series focuses on the boarding boys in Deanscroft, since its opening in 1948. The Headmaster himself was Housemaster, until 1971. Deanscroft boarding house was closed on Speech Day 1989, prior to its conversion into Stevens, a boarding house for girls. The boarding boys were moved to the newly built Haywoods House on Kilburn Road. The items include the complete set of house photographs and informal photographs showing boys around the house and on campus, as well as duty records.

An internal note from Rev John Darrall to Graham Smallbone, Rev Terence Treanor and Roger Blackmore regarding donations of chalices and ciboria to the Chapel.