Part of History of the School
A collection related to the History of Oakham School since its foundation, including research on Headmasters, Masters and pupils, and articles and books published by Headmasters and teachers.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
Part of Headmasters
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.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on writings by John Buchanan. Some items are articles, other items are his books.
John Buchanan
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School including one from Robert Fellowes in service to the Queen.
Sir Kenneth Lewis
John Buchanan and Operation Oakham
Part of History of the School
The sub-series contains a digital version of John Buchanan's "Operation Oakham" and a list of contents.
John Buchanan
Part of Terrence Treanor
These items are personal copies of three books by John Buchanan, owned by Rev Terence Treanor.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
Operation Oakham by John Buchanan. It tells the story as to how Oakham became an independent school and allowed access to girls. Lists on expansion and revenue. Similar to 43, however the front page of this is signed by John Buchanan to Edward Leigh (7th Jan 1985). Also inside is a document entitled 'catalogue of school archive "Operation Oakham" - John Buchanan, Index by Terence Teanor Barber Room of Oakham School Library, 06/1996.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Nigel Lashbrook (2009-2019) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 2010s, its staff and pupils.
Rebecca Haley