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Blue hard cover newspaper cuttings album relating to the First World War

A black and white photo of an Old Oakhamian soldier. On the reverse is a note to Rev. E. V. Hodge about the pupil and a record he held.

Green hard cover newspaper cuttings album relating to the First World War, with cuttings from Punch and other World War I ephemera 1914 -1918; Army certificate of identity of Nancy Bevan; War Office letter re resignation of Captain J.N.Buchanan 1920; Commission in Grenadier Guards of 2nd Lieut J.N.Buchanan; President Wilson's New Declaration of Freedom. Fragile spine.

This collection highlights the work and life of Oakham School pupils both during and after their time at the school. The collection has an excellent representation of the careers, work, and exam aspect of school life, including examination results, leaver destinations, work experience and information on Project 20/20.

There are detailed records on the council, Decem and prefects, particularly in their recruitment, meeting minutes, and handbooks.

In several of the series, there is a strong photographic collection illuminating the rich daily life of the school and its pupils. This is shared alongside copies of pupil magazines, arts calendars, and records of pupil achievements.

This collection charts the history and activities of the Old Oakhamian Club. It has excellent records of dinners and events thrown by the club such as reunions, international dinners and Oakham events. Most of the documents are administrative, but there are photographs and correspondence material too.

There are good records on the school's foundation and the club's golfing society. Most of the material has been produced by the Old Oakhamian club or the foundation. Thus, there is a good record of publications and marketing material relating to these events.

This collection covers the history of all the libraries of Oakham School as well as the creation and daily working of the archives.

The Library series has material relating to each regeneration of the library (Smallbone, War Memorial). There is a rich photographic record of the opening and daily running of the Smallbone Library accompanied by administrative documents such as catalogues.

Under the Archives series, material cover correspondence with external readers and research into the history of the school and its pupils. There are also archive committee meeting minutes which show the evolution of the archives from its inception in 2010.