A letter from Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Mrs Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens thanking her for her support after the passing of John Buchanan and recollecting a recent visit to the Stevens'.
Banoo Ramsamy
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather
Part of Headmasters
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather, Editor of The Oakhamian, regarding sending the obituary for John Buchanan.
Michael Stevens
A letter from Michael Stevens to Joe Spence
Part of Headmasters
A letter (A) from Michael Stevens to the Headmaster, Dr Joe Spence, regarding an obituary for John Buchanan. Enclosed is a hand-written obituary (B and C) for the School website.
Michael Stevens
A letter from John Buchanan to Gerald
Part of Headmasters
A letter from former Headmaster, John Buchanan, to O.O. Gerald (last name is unknown) regarding the publication of John Barber' 'The Story of Oakham School'.
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to Alwyne Westmoreland
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Alwyne Westmoreland regarding the next Development Campaign, and thanking him for his support.
John Buchanan
A letter from Alwyne Westmoreland to John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A letter from O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland to the Headmaster, John Buchanan, regarding Oakham School winning the Ashburton Shield, captained by Chris Frame, in 1966.
Alwyne John Westmoreland
A letter from John Buchanan to Richard Walker
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to Richard Walker regarding the current leadership at Oakham School and Richard's A-levels results.
John Buchanan
A letter from John Buchanan to John Walker
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster John Buchanan to John Walker regarding his son, Richard, preaching a sermon in Chapel, his achievements as Head Boy and his A-Level results.
John Buchanan
Part of Chapel
A letter from Philip Coates, Director of Music, to John Buchanan detailing the programme for the service at Sandon Parish Church and enclosing the order of service. Three pages A to C.
Oakham School
Part of Houses
This series focuses on the boarding boys in Deanscroft, since its opening in 1948. The Headmaster himself was Housemaster, until 1971. Deanscroft boarding house was closed on Speech Day 1989, prior to its conversion into Stevens, a boarding house for girls. The boarding boys were moved to the newly built Haywoods House on Kilburn Road. The items include the complete set of house photographs and informal photographs showing boys around the house and on campus, as well as duty records.
Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls