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A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.

A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.

Stretching back to the headmastership of Dr. Doncaster, this collection comprehensively covers the correspondence, publications, photographs and other ephemera of the headmasters of Oakham School up to the present day. For many of the headmasters, correspondence and rolls calls are a significant theme in their series.

This collection also contains an excellent record of speeches and sermons given by G. Talbot Griffiths and John Buchanan.

The final series on reports covers the headmaster's, deputy headmaster's and registers writings on the state of the school, including topics such as building and estate development, admissions, the curriculum, examination results, and Old Oakhamians.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Walter Lee Sargant (1902-1929) and contains items relating to the life at School in the early 20th century, its staff and pupils.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1922. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Brief History of the School; Subjects of Instructions; Boarding Houses; Buildings; Scale of Fees; Health; Scholarships and Exhibitions.

This sub-series focuses on the Dedication of the War Memorial Chapel on 29 October 1925.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1937. 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 are a form of application for admission (J) and a clothes list for the Junior House (K).

This collection consists of material which highlights the history of Oakham School. This includes monographs and research by various authors, as well as films and others audio and video recordings.

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.

A press cutting from the Stamford Mercury regarding the publication of John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".