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A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Bryan Waites at the Rutland County Museum regarding celebrating the 450th anniversary of the birth of Archdeacon Robert Johnson and an article in This England.

A brochure advertising the International Chess Tournament at Oakham School, including a programme of the event, a map of campus, and photographs of previous competitions.

A brochure promoting OSEL Activity Holidays in Summer 1987, including information on the accommodation, food, costs and a list of all the activities and sports available.

A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to T.M. Reay, Mrs Wheway, Roger Blackmore and the Housekeepers, containing the minutes of a meeting regarding OSEL, conferences and support to house staff. Two pages A and B.

A collection of photographs and art work of the Barraclough Dining Hall. It was opened on 28 September 1987 by Lord Forte. It contained two dining halls on the ground floor and a staff dining hall, bar and common room above. It was named Barraclough Hall, in memory of Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883) and his widow, Mrs Barraclough, a great benefactor to the school.

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Barraclough Dining Hall since its construction in 1987.

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.

A note from Helen Pollard, Housemistress of Round House, to Roger Blackmore giving permission to use Round House during a conference.

A memo from Roger Blackmore to Graham Smallbone enclosing a report on OSEL's activities, and estimated income and expenditure. Four pages A to D.

A letter from Roger Blackmore to Alan Grieve, Chairman, regarding OSEL accounts in 1985. Two pages A and B.