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An account book recording pupils' fees, staff wages, various income and expenditure from Summer term 1930 to Easter term 1939.

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

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1967, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Dr Hahn, discussing the Royal Visit, exam results and university successes, the Upper School innovations, shooting achievements, the Direct Grant and expansion of the School, K.R. Bowes's retirement. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1951. Contents: School History; Trustees and Staff; Curriculum; Boarding Houses; Clothes and Uniform; Health; Sports, Activities and Societies; Fees; Scholarships; Day Boys. Seven double-pages A to E. Enclosed is a list of staff (F).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1956. Contents: Introduction; School Terms & holidays; Timetable; Chapel services; Curriculum; Reports; Boarding Houses; Diet; Health; Absence & Leaves; Games; C.C.F.; Scouts and Cubs; Clothes; Entry; Fees; Pocket Money; Notice of Leaving; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Expenses; Appointments with Headmaster; Day Boys; Old Oakhamian Club. Six double-pages A to F.

Extract from a 1940 prospectus, published in the Old Oakhamian Magazine. Content: Size; Staff; Fees; Curriculum; Timetable; Diet & Tuck boxes; Games; Activities outside the classroom; Day Boys. Three pages A to C.

A prospectus (A) promoting studying at Oakham School in 1935. Contents: Trustees; Staff; Admission; Work; Fees; Optional Payments; Absence & Remission of Fees; Health; Entrance Scholarships; Other Scholarships & Exhibitions; Buildings; Boarding Houses; Holidays & Hours; Games & Hobbies; School Societies; Expenses; Clothes List. Enclosed are corrections to prospectus (B), and a form of application for admission (C).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1943. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, The Junior House; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; J.T.C.; Scouts; Activities outside the classroom; Entry, Fees, Remission of Fees for absence; Optional Payments, Extras; Pocket Money; Scholarships; Leaving Scholarships; Notice of leaving; Expenses; Appointments with the Headmaster; Day Boys; Publications; Old Oakhamian Club. Six double-pages A to F. Enclosed is a list of Trustees and Staff (G).

A detailed itinerary for the visit of Prince Philip to Oakham School on 8 November 1957. Three pages A to C.