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This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).

This sub-file focusses on letters sent by the Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Walker (Head Boy, 1971) and his father, John Walker.

A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Walker regarding the current leadership at Oakham School and Richard's A-levels results.

A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to John Walker regarding independent schools' fees and a dinner when Decem reminisced about Richard's impact on their life and his sermon at School.

A letter from former Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Hope regarding his latest performance in a play.

A letter from the Acting Headmaster Michael Stevens to Parents regarding the term's sports achievements, Music concerts, Drama news and the influenza vaccination.

A photograph of the opening of the Shakespeare Centre on 25 October 1969, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

An almost complete collection of Oakham School magazines dating from 1884. Some editions are available as individuals whilst others can be found in larger bound volumes. There is also a collection of the Old Oakhamian magazine which is a separate school magazine for Old Oakhamians and their news.

This magazine covers all aspects of school life. Sporting, academic, and artistic achievements of the pupils are celebrated alongside news updates from various departments. In later issues, c. 1980s, houses are given space to announce news and in house achievements.

Sporting records are a key component of the magazine since its inception and there are accounts of matches (including scores and teams) in each edition. Again, since the 1980s, focus has shifted to also include all of the teams that compete for the school, instead of just focusing on the A team.

Images and photographs start to appear in the magazines from the 1970s and the magazine was first printed fully in colour in the 1990s.

An almost complete collection of the School's magazines dating from 1884.