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This file relates to the opening and renaming of new dorms in School House and shows families and friends of Old Oakhamians cutting the ribbons and the following celebration in the small Barraclough and in Stumps.

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.

Correspondence relating to prospective major donors and contacting them about the 1993 Development Plan appeal.

This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.

A blank post card showing the school Cross, published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham. The cross was made by Paul Cooper. Rev F.H. Jerwood had privately collected gifts of jewels from the relatives of the Old Boys who died in the First World War.

A group of original photographs and print-outs used as illustrations in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

Two photographs (A and B) of Ron Jacobs opening the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. Also present were the Headmaster Richard Bull and the Chairman of Quatercentenary Appeal Committee Tom White. The photographs were taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the numbers of print are written on the back: V353/4; V353/5, respectively.

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.

An article published in a local magazine reporting on the opening of Oakham School's newest Cricket Pavilion on 24 May 2014, named in honour of O.O. Brian A.F. Smith. Two pages A and B.

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