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History of the School Oakham School
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A letter from William Dunn to his wife

A letter from William Dunn of Sheffield, engineer to the Oakham Canal Co. detailing about the return of the pupils and masters to the school after the vacation and some boys falling ill.

William Dunn

Agreement relating to "The Story of Oakham School"

The original agreement between John Lewis Barber, the Trustees of Oakham School and Sycamore Press Ltd regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" and the copyright holders. Also includes a letter from Daltons to the school Bursar, Trevor Case dated from 22 April 1982.

Daltons Solicitors

Correspondence

A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

Sir Kenneth Lewis

Oakham through the centuries

A copy of "Oakham through the centuries" by Walter Lee Sargant with a dedication 'Happy New Year to you W.L.S.' on the front cover. Discusses the history of the school land from prehistory until the nineteenth century.

Of the School under Mr Adcock

A photocopy of a page from a book discussing the school under Mr Adcock (1724-1758). Includes a layout of the plan of Old School House.

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Pre-publication stages

This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.

John Lewis Barber

Press Cuttings

A group of press cuttings published in various local newspaper advertising the publication of John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

Leicester Mercury

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