Part of Activities and Societies
This series focusses on Chess International tournaments at Oakham School and School teams competing in National Championships. A large sub-series relates to Garry Kasparov visiting the School in 1997.
Oakham School
Part of Activities and Societies
This sub-series focusses on the visit of Garry Kasparov to Oakham School on 6 November 1997, including photographs and administration for the visit.
Oakham School
Administration and Arrangements
Part of Activities and Societies
This file focusses on the planning, and various arrangements for the visit of Garry Kasparov on 6 November 1997.
Oakham School
Part of Activities and Societies
This file contains photographs and a video tape of the visit of Garry Kasparov in the Smallbone Library on 6 November 1997.
Oakham School
Menu for the Kasparov Chess Dinner
Part of Activities and Societies
A menu for the Kasparov Chess dinner on 6 November 1997, signed by Garry Kasparov.
Oakham School
Part of Activities and Societies
A letter from Rod Smith regarding the list of prep schools coming to Oakham School for the visit of Garry Kasparov in November 1997.
Rod Smith
Part of Activities and Societies
A timetable for the press conference with Garry Kasparov during his visit to the school in November 1997. Enclosing also names and backgrounds of participants against Kasparov and a brief history of chess at Oakham School.
Oakham School
Part of Activities and Societies
Three letters from Rod Smith regarding arrangements for the Kasparov visit on 6 November 1997 and liaising with visiting prep schools for the day.
Rod Smith
A letter from Rod Smith to Staff
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A letter from Rod Smith to six teachers regarding prep school liaison and the arrangements for the visit of Garry Kasparov.
Rod Smith
A letter from Graham Lee to Staff
Part of Activities and Societies
A letter from Graham Lee to Staff regarding the visit of Garry Kasparov, informing on players, venue and timetable for the day. Two pages A and B.
Graham Lee