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This file focuses on the correspondence between Oakham School and organ builders, including Peter Collins Ltd, since 1990 and giving an insight as to the building and installation of the new organ in the School Chapel. Some letters were sent/ received between the Headmaster Graham Smallbone and the White and Lea families regarding an inscription in memory of David White and Henrietta Lea.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to the School Archivist John Barber regarding the nature of the carvings on the case or in decorations around the pipes of the new organ.

An invitation from the Headmaster of St John's College School, Cambridge, and Chester and Liz White to Graham Smallbone to the unveiling of a stained glass window in memory of David White.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Liz and Chester White regarding the installation of the new organ in the School Chapel and proposing two ways to commemorate their son David.

Four drafts of the inscription dedicated to Henrietta Lea and David White. Pages A to D.

A letter from Gerry Lea to the Headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding the inscription in memory of Henrietta Lea and David White.

A programme for the inaugural recital by Peter Hurford on 26 June 1993 and the Service of Dedication by the Right Reverend William Westwood on 27 June 1993, including a brief history of the organs of Oakham School Chapel, a biography of Peter Hurford, and a description of the new Peter Collins organ.

This series focuses on a large range of services held in the School Chapel, such as memorial services, confirmation and baptism services, carol services, weddings, and the weekly and Sunday services attended by pupils. Most of the items are orders of services.

This file contains letters, sketches and plans sent between the School, John Whitmore Ltd Builder and Colin Shewring, Architect, regarding the refurbishment of the Chapel and new pews.

Order of service of the service of thanksgiving for Jane Matthews at the School Chapel on 11 September 2012.