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A letter from John Buchanan to Brian Welford congratulating him on the win against Uppingham and reflecting on Mr Welford's career as Rugby coach and the team's results.

This file focusses on letters received by Brian Welford regarding rugby matches and his career as Master-in-charge of Rugby.

This series focusses on documents relating to Brian Welford' career at Oakham School as Master-in-charge of Rugby in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contains documents relating to the history of rugby and Old Oakhamians, kept by Mr Welford in his personal files.

This collection focuses on the staff who have worked for Oakham School over the years. Material focuses on not only training and teaching, but staff wellbeing, pay and benefits.

There are two series which focus on notable members of staff from the school's history: Jon Wills and Brian Welford. Material for these staff members have been collected by themselves and other members of staff.

Recruitment series includes jobs descriptions for various positions, both teaching and support staff, in the school.

There is a strong collection of policies an guidance for teachers in completing the many administrative and teaching jobs expected.

A letter from former Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Gerald (last name is unknown) regarding the publication of John Barber' 'The Story of Oakham School'.

A letter from former Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Hope regarding his latest performance in a play.

A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Michael Stevens regarding the arrival of girls at School and Michael and Mary becoming Housemasters of a girls' boarding house; enclosed is a writing by Michael Stevens on Co-Education, 'Some Random Jottings'.

A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamian thanking them for their generous retirement gifts and the O.O. London dinner, and addressing his farewells. Attached is a hand-written draft on the letter (B).

A letter from John Buchanan to Nigel Nicolson seeking permission to quote part of Harold Nicolson's essay published in 'This I believe' in the preface of 'Oakham Orations'.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).