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A collection of photographs of the School theatres, the Barraclough Hall and the QET.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Spring term 1967 (published in Summer term 1967). Contents: Editorial; School News; Avete; Occasion of State; Term's Eye View; K.R.B.; C.J.D.; Drama; Music; Technology; Around the Societies; Careers; Cambridge; Leeds; La Mode à Paris; Today and Sergeant Pepper; The Hungry Sixties; We Pay our Respects to; Poetry; Destination Poperinghe; Gold Award Expedition; The Combined Cadet Force; Games; Letters to the Editor; O.O. News; Valete.

A collection of photographs of the QET since the transformation of the Barraclough Hall as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan. The architect, W.O. Wilson, had designed a modern auditorium, with raked seating and a large stage below the audience, a gallery and a foyer facing the Music School lawn and purpose-built rooms for changing, costumes, scenery making and storage. It was equipped with a computerized lighting system and sophisticated sound equipment. The new Oakham Theatre was officially opened on 16 November 1984 by Queen Elizabeth II.

This series is related to the buildings on the School campus and documents their history. Most of the collection is made of photographs and artwork, as well as architectural plans. Each sub-series focusses on a different building.

A collection of documents related to John Barber's book, "The Story of Oakham School". The sub-series includes photographs, letters received by the author, press cuttings advertising the publication and the book.