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A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather, Editor of The Oakhamian, regarding sending the obituary for John Buchanan.

A letter (A) from Michael Stevens to the Headmaster, Dr Joe Spence, regarding an obituary for John Buchanan. Enclosed is a hand-written obituary (B and C) for the School website.

A letter from former Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Gerald (last name is unknown) regarding the publication of John Barber' 'The Story of Oakham School'.

A photograph of former Headmaster John Buchanan attending a chess tournament in the Sports Hall in 1984.

A photograph of former Headmaster John Buchanan standing in front of a tree in the Science garden, in the 1990s. The photograph was used on the back cover of 'Oakham Orations'.

This file focusses on writings by John Buchanan. Some items are articles, other items are his books.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1961, paying tribute to the Guest, Chairman of a Bank, discussingimprovements to facilities, the Headmasters' Conference, boarding matters, exam results and overview of the past year at School. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1963, paying tribute to the Guest, Professor Day-Lewis, discussing the Direct Grant and school fees, Education in Rutland, expansion in numbers and improved facilities. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1965, paying tribute to the new Chairman, Thomas Haywood, discussing three innovations to the education at Oakham School - a small Sixth Form house, the building of a Technology Department, and the establishments of setting by subjects and tutors, and sporting achievements. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1966, paying tribute to the Guest, Sir Thomas Armstrong, discussing the building programme and the Music School, the new innovation that is College House, and boarding matters. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.