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30 Years of Co-Education, 1971-2001

A booklet commemorating 30 years of Co-Education at Oakham School. Contents: message from John Buchanan, Up to 1970, the Concept of Co-Education, "There were a gallant lot", "For us, Co-Education is no an issue", "30 Years of Co-Education, highlights.

Oakham School

Activities and Societies

  • ACS
  • Subfonds
  • 1905 - 2024

A collection which charts the various societies and activities available to pupils at Oakham School. Documents include photographic records and correspondence for different societies. Topics include chess, CCF/OTC, scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Oligoi , Exploratory Society, and trips and expeditions.

The multiple series contain administrative documents for the various societies and certain series, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award and CCF/OTC have excellent photographic record of formal or informal events.

There is a particularly detailed series on Chess and the event of Gary Kasparov's visit to the school.

There is a good collection of shooting medals and trophies, kindly donated by Henry Blagg.

Oakham School

The Kasparov Dinner

1 menu from the dinner signed by Garry Kasparov. Inside one menu is a typed, paper version. Items A and B

Oakham School

Press Conference Timetable

A timetable for the press conference with Garry Kasparov during his visit to the school, including names and backgrounds of pupils who are playing against Garry and a history of chess at the school.

Oakham School

Prep School Liaison - 3 items

A letter written concerning Garry Kasparov's visit and informing recepients what will happen on the day. Also includes a list of prep school pupils who are going to be taken to the library for the event.

Rod Smith

A letter from Rod Smith to Staff

A letter from Rod Smith to six teachers regarding prep school liaison and the arrangements for the visit of Garry Kasparov.

Rod Smith

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