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A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1951. Contents: School History; Trustees and Staff; Curriculum; Boarding Houses; Clothes and Uniform; Health; Sports, Activities and Societies; Fees; Scholarships; Day Boys. Seven double-pages A to E. Enclosed is a list of staff (F).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1946. Contents: Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Trustees; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, Deanscroft, The Junior House, Hodge Wing; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; J.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Seven double-pages A to G. Enclosed are two trustees and staff lists (H and I) in 1946 and 1949.

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.

Obituary of John Buchanan published in Rutland Times, 11 August 2005, page 4.

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

A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamian thanking them for their generous retirement gifts and the O.O. London dinner, and addressing his farewells. Attached is a hand-written draft on the letter (B).

This sub-file focusses on two letters between the Headmaster, John Buchanan, and C.H. Gadney, Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club regarding membership to the Club, and the Club Committee.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to C.H. Gadney, Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club, regarding the creation of the Club, nominating one member of the Club to represent the School, and thanking him for his help with the Speech Day Visitor.

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 speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1974, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, the Provost of Derby, discussing the increase in numbers and co-education, the building programme, and the retirement of Jack and Betty Barber. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.