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A monograph by John Buchanan on co-education and Oakham School history.

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.

A letter from John Barber asking for permission to use photographs in his upcoming publication.

A group of items from the Hereford Cathedral Library. A receipt for the the sum of £4 40p from John Barber to the Cathedral dated from 9 October 1981. A receipt for the sum of £10 from John Barber for donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A card from Penelope E. Morgan, Honorary Librarian at Hereford Cathedral Library, to John Barber regarding photographs of Bishop Atlay, dated from 24/09/1981. A letter from Norman Rathbone, Dean of Hereford Cathedral, to John Barber dated from 21 September 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber thanking him for his donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber sending an article about James Atlay and two photographs, dated from 3 October 1981.

A newsletter for Head Teachers, issue no. 69, from the Head's legal Guide. Contents: Revision for the inspection framework, Developing Responsibility and Leadership, Careers Education and Guidance, Independent schools - Amendments to the Children Act, News

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.