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A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

A collection of documents relating to the BAFS Pavilion, built on Doncaster Close, on the site of the original cricket pavilion. It was opened on 24 May 2014, on Speech Day, by Mike Gatting. It was named BAFS after O.O. Brian Smith (‘54), captain of the school’s unbeaten first Rugby XV, Hockey XI and Cricket XI teams.

A collection of documents, including photographs and commemorative plaques, relating to the School's cricket pavilions on Doncaster Close since the 19th century.

This sub-file focusses on the opening of the BAFS Pavilion in 2014.

An article published in a local magazine reporting on the opening of Oakham School's newest Cricket Pavilion on 24 May 2014, named in honour of O.O. Brian A.F. Smith. Two pages A and B.

A bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from Spring 2009 to Summer 2011.

An invitation from The Foundation to a Memorial Service for Mr Brian Palmer, Director of Music between 1950 and 1959, held in Chapel on 8 May 2009.

A letter from O.O. Peter to Charles Welch, Foundation Director, apologising for not being able to attend the Memorial Service for Brian Primmer and sharing memories of his time as Head Musician.

Email correspondence regarding the staff leavers' farewells in 2009, organised by the Common Room. Three pages A to C.

This file focusses on the Memorial Service for Brian Primmer, Director of Music (1950-1959), and includes letters from Old Oakhamians.