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This sub-series focuses on the history of the 1993 Organ in the School Chapel. After the 1930 organ expired and was replaced by a computer organ in the 1980s, the headmaster Graham Smallbone commissioned for a new organ to be built. Some items highlight the various proposals, the correspondence focuses on the building and installation of the organ and the photographic file finally shows the organ in Chapel.

An email form Rev Alex Aldous to the Headmaster regarding the licensing service of Rev John Taylor, co-Chaplain, by The Right Reverend Ian Cundy Bishop of Peterborough, enclosing the order of service. Three pages A to C.

A letter from Captain Paul Niemiec, Diocesan Youth Officer of the Diocese of Peterborough, to Rev Brian McAvoy, School Chaplain, thanking him for inviting him to the recent confirmation service.

Notes written by Rev John Darrall regarding the architect and what was discussed in an telephone conversation (costs, agreed works etc.).

This series focuses on the history of the organs in the School Chapel, from the first one installed in 1930 to the current instruments built in 1993.

An email from Dawn Barnes to Rev Brian McAvoy, School Chaplain, regarding the number of guests attending Andrew's confirmation.

A letter from Rev Brian McAvoy, School Chaplain, to Parish Priests, informing them that confirmation candidates will introduce themselves, with a return slip at the bottom of the letter.

A letter from Rev Rod Lee to Rev Brian McAvoy, School Chaplain, regarding the confirmation candidate Thomas Harris's attendance to church.

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.

This series gathers various correspondence regarding the Chapel throughout the years.