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A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1946. Contents: Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Trustees; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, Deanscroft, The Junior House, Hodge Wing; 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. Seven double-pages A to G. Enclosed are two trustees and staff lists (H and I) in 1946 and 1949.

A calendar of events in the Spring term 1949. Hand-written note on the cover reads 'Best wishes, JM'. Three double-pages A to C.

Two photographs (A and B) of the boys in School House in the academic year 1949-1950 under the Housemaster John Moore, with signatures at the back.

A list of the Housemasters of School House from 1951 to 2001.

A group of original photographs and print-outs used as illustrations in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

This sub-file contains various photographs of the 'Big Four', G.R. Liebert, K.R. Bowes, John Moore and R.F. Duesbury.

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

This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.

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

A bound copy of several Old Oakhamian Magazines from 1960 to 1967.