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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 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.

An 8mm film believed to be an early speech by John Buchanan.

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).