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A monograph written by Brian Needham on the headmastership of G. Talbot Griffith. Includes histories, timelines, registers, sports teams and notable guest speakers on Speech Days.

A letter from Bob to John Barber regarding Tom Badgery's letter and the purchase of Doncaster Close and the 1832 Reform Act.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Grosvenor Talbot Griffith (1935-1958) and contains items relating to the life at School in the mid-20th century, its staff and pupils.

A photograph of the portrait of Headmaster G. Talbot Griffith, painted by Carlos Sancha.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1942. 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; O.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. Nine double-pages A to I. Enclosed is modifications to the clothes list due to Rationing in July 1941 (J).

Obituary for Spencer Leeson by G. Talbot Griffith. Date is unknown. Four pages A to D.

This file focusses on various items relating to G. Talbot Griffith and life at School during his headmastership. The bulk of the file relates to the visit of Prince Philip in 1957.

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

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Winter term 1934 (published in Spring term 1935). Contents: Editorial; School Officials; Valete; Avete; Oakhamian Prize; The Chapel; The Library; Careers; Philatelic Society; Debating Society; Reading Society; Music Notes; Christmas Concert; Scout Notes; O.T.C.; Shooting; Football; Athletics; Hockey; Howlers; Napoleon; An O.O. in India; O.O. Notes; Acknowledgments. Seven double-pages A to G.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Spring term 1935 (published in Summer term 1935). Contents: Editorial; School Notes; Music Notes; Speech Day; Photographic Society; Philatelic Society; Sports; Scout Notes; Cricket; O.T.C.; Swimming; Excursions; O.O. News. Ten double-pages A to J.