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The second edition of the book "Rutland and the great War. A lasting tribute to a great and noble part", compiled by George Phillips, with a section entitled "Oakham School War record" (pp.198-204).

A death penny awarded to Oliver Henry Cecil Odell who died during the First World War. Includes a small display card and a sheet deciphering the symbols of the plaque.

A digital photograph of the School House memorial board, honouring the Old Oakhmians who fell in the First World War.

A photocopy of an article published in the magazine "The Captain", mentioning the performance of E.G. Snaith and S.H.G Humfrey in the 1910 cricket season.

A black and white photograph of Second Lieutenant L.J.A. Dewar's grave in the Ancre Cemetery, France, mounted on a cardboard.

A record of Old Oakhamians and Masters who served with His Majesty's Forces, with names, years the entered school, ranks and regiments.

A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.