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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.

An email from O.O. Les Cooke ('61) thanking Martin Minshall, Director of the Foundation, for a great day at the C.C.F. Biennial Inspection on 5 May 2006.

An email from Max Heron thanking Martin Minshall for the organisation of a successful day at the C.C.F. Inspection on 5 May 2006.

An invitation to the C.C.F. Biennial Inspection and H.M. Armed Services Reunion Day on 5 May 2006.

A folder containing various documents on fundraising projects, the School's development plan; and examples of fundraising projects from other schools.

A collection of invitation and programme for the C.C.F. Biennial Inspection on 5 May 2006, as well as correspondence from the Foundation to guests, and letters from guests to the School regarding the event.

Two letters (A and B) between Jeremy Tomlinson, Bursar & Clerk to the Trustees, and Philip Robson at Daltons Solicitors, regarding the estate of the late John David Buchanan.

This collection consists of the mainly the non-paper aspects of the archives collection. The collection is random in its make up but has a good material collection which highlights the changing nature of the school's uniform.

Items in this collection range in material type and stem from a variety of sources such as the Quatercentenary celebrations or items that were once used daily on the school grounds (such as building plaques or clock hands).

A newsletter from the Oakham School Foundation, 'Donum', issue no.1. Contents: 30 years of Co-Education, Three new Scholarships, Parent Fund, Legacies, Annual Giving "Investing in the Future", Old Oakhamian Parents' Society, International Receptions, Class of 2002, Message from the Chairman, From the Headmaster, 10 Year Development Plan, From the Foundation Director.

Email correspondence between Jill Harris and Margaret Jolly regarding the retirement of Martin Minshall, Director of the Foundation.