Part of Houses
This series focuses on the boarding boys in Deanscroft, since its opening in 1948. The Headmaster himself was Housemaster, until 1971. Deanscroft boarding house was closed on Speech Day 1989, prior to its conversion into Stevens, a boarding house for girls. The boarding boys were moved to the newly built Haywoods House on Kilburn Road. The items include the complete set of house photographs and informal photographs showing boys around the house and on campus, as well as duty records.
Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls
Part of Chapel
A 1:20 scale plan for the new organ and case.
Peter Collins
A letter from Peter Collins to Lt Col Reay
Part of Chapel
A letter talking about the confirmation of purchasing a new organ for the chapel and talks of future plans.
Peter Collins
RE: New Organ for Oakham School
Part of Chapel
A proposed specification for the organ.
Peter Collins
A letter to Mr Smallbone from Peter Collins
Part of Chapel
A letter to Mr Smallbone concerning proposals for the new organ. Includes quotations for 2 different schemes. Items A and B
Peter Collins
A letter from Mr Collins to Mr Smallbone
Part of Chapel
A letter concerning the the carvings on the organ and also about finishing the organ for the 'big day'.
Peter Collins
A letter from Peter Collins to Mr Smallbone
Part of Chapel
A letter concerning a delay in th installation of the organ due to lack of progress. Also talks about prospective events for the organ and celebrations for it installation.
Peter Collins