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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.

Order of service of the service in celebration for the life of Ed Farmer at the School Chapel on 6 January 2017.

This sub-series contains letters concerning Deanscroft house and pupils.

This sub-series relates to weddings celebrated in the School Chapel over the years.

This series contains monographs written, updated and produced by Brian Needham, Honorary School Historian, regarding various themes of the history of Oakham School, its pupils and teachers.

This file is related to the death of O.O. Ed Farmer and tribute for his life.

Newspaper article from 'Rutland Times' on Ed Farmer's death and his life at Oakham School. Pages A and B.

A collection of photographs and artworks of the school campus and buildings, and pupils and staff.

There is one series dedicated to a large collection of photographic negatives which show the campus, daily life at school, and special events. These cover the period 1978 - 1988.

One series focus on the frescoes painted by Mary Sargant Florence in Old School and is rich in research about the frescoes and the artist.

The material in this collection is primarily made up of the research completed by the school historian, Brian Needham, but also contains books written by ex-school members of staff.

A collection of documents relating to the BAFS Pavilion, built on Doncaster Close, on the site of the original cricket pavilion. It was opened on 24 May 2014, on Speech Day, by Mike Gatting. It was named BAFS after O.O. Brian Smith (‘54), captain of the school’s unbeaten first Rugby XV, Hockey XI and Cricket XI teams.