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Two letters between the Headmasters, John Buchanan, and O.O. Desmond Mangham ('36) regarding a Development Campaign and donations in 1977.

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.

Order of service (A) for the memorial service celebrating the life of John David Buchanan, held in Chapel on 30 September 2005. Enclosed are a donation slip to a Memorial Bursary (B) and a blank tribute card (C).

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

This series focusses on documents relating to Brian Welford' career at Oakham School as Master-in-charge of Rugby in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contains documents relating to the history of rugby and Old Oakhamians, kept by Mr Welford in his personal files.

This file focusses on letters received by Brian Welford regarding rugby matches and his career as Master-in-charge of Rugby.

A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

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

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.