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A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to O.O. John Gale Clarke ('54) regarding his donation to the Development Campaign in 1976.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Parents regarding the events of the Spring term 1958, including the hockey season, the works on the Sargant Laboratories, the raising of the minimum age of boarding and Speech Day. Two pages A and B.

This sub-file is made of two letters between O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland ('32) and the Headmaster, John Buchannan, regarding the forthcoming Development Campaign.

A copy of 'The Co-Education Story' written by John Buchanan discussing the introduction of girls in 1971. Item was printed for a family reunion to celebrate 30 years of Co-Education. Fifteen pages A to O.

A copy of John Buchanan's book 'An Oakham Overture to Poetry', published by the Sycamore Press in 1985. Contents: Preface; Poet's workshop; Imagery of words; The Human comedy; Place; Wine; Women; Song; School; War; Seasons; Conclusions.

A copy of John Buchanan's book 'Oakham Orations' published in 1995. The book contains a selection of the former Headmaster's sermons and speeches.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day addressing the boys, parents and staff. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Date is unknown, but estimated before co-education. Five pages A to E.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1964, paying tribute to the late Chairman, Sir Eric Gore-Browne, discussing three reports on Education, examination results, Music and other activities, sporting achievements, boarding matters and the Development Campaign. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1969, discussing the changes in education in the country and the Direct Grant, and boarding matters. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1969, discussing the the Independence, the Second Development Campaign, and the destruction of the cricket pavilion. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Five pages A to E.