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Order of service for a memorial service for Walter Lee Sargant in the School Chapel on 22 September 1956.

A calendar of events in the Summer term 1933.

An account of a fire which broke out in School House in the 1930s.

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.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1972, paying tribute to Mr Eric Weiss who opened the new Sports Hall, discussing the Co-Education, sporting achievements and staff news. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Twelve pages A to L.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1973, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Mrs Yates, discussing the increase in numbers, the Upper School, staff news, and the building programme. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A sermon given by the Headmaster, John Buchannan, relating to the 'voyage of life'. It appears to be his first sermon at Oakham School. Twelve pages A to L (the first page is missing).