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A group of four articles entitled the 'New light on Oakham History' by W.L. Sargant which were printed in a newspaper. The articles are based on research undertaken by Mr Sargant in the Muniment Room of Westminster Abbey and written whilst he lived in Sidmouth, therefore in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Four pages A to D.

A headmaster's annual report for the academic year 1982-1983. Contents: Registrations/Entry/Numbers; The Houses; The Decem/Discipline; Staff; General Academic; The Academic Departments; Music; Art and Design; Drama; P.E. and Sport; C.C.F. and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme; Community Services; Afternoon Activities; Careers; Chaplaincy; The Ashburton Hall; Library; The Oakhamian; The School Council; Oakham School Nursery; Sanatorium; A.V.A. Centre; Postscript. Attached are A-Level results (appendix A), O-Level and A-Level results (appendix B), University Entrance (appendix C), a report to the Headmaster - Computing Department (appendix D). Thirteen pages A to M.

This collection highlights the depth and breadth of the school's curriculum and pupil's work. The drama and music sub-series are particularly detailed with their collection of production stills and programmes.

CUR/7 contains reports relating to the school's teaching and curriculum alongside timetables for lessons and exams, and comprehensive examination results for GCSE, A Level and IB.

Throughout the series in this collection, there is material relating to events and trips undertaken by various departments to increase the extra-curricular activities of pupils.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Spring term 1997. Contents: History; Languages; Performing Arts; Gap Years; English; Art; Sport; Science; Miscellany; Houses.

A photograph of Roger Sweet, History teacher.

This sub-series focuses on letters related to the history of Wharflands house, its pupils and staff.

A collection of photographs and art work of College House, formerly the Old Vicarage, which was the Sanatorium before becoming the first girls' boarding house in 1971. Also contains a large file on the architecture and history of the building.

An article entitled 'Historic American Timber Joinery - A Graphic Guide' written by Jack A. Sobon, discussing and illustrating the joints in American traditional timber-framed buildings of the past. Six pages A to F.

This sub-series focusses on the Merton building, erected on the site of the old Ashburton Dining Hall. It was in use on the first day of the 1991 Winter term and the official opening ceremony took place on 26 November. Michael McCrum, former Trustee and Master of Corpus Christi, Cambridge, opened the new block. It comprised “spacious corridors, staff rooms for each subjects and twenty-four comfortable and acoustically effective classrooms”. The building was named after OO Thomas Merton (‘32). The Headmaster, Graham Smallbone, planted a tree outside the entrance to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the Diocese of Peterborough. This new building houses the English, Maths and History Departments.

A detailed description of the walls, roof, windows and floors of College House and mention of any damage to the structure, by R.E.M. Thomas in February 1998 and an addendum from May 1998. Four pages A to D.