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 contains various items created by John Buchanan or relating to his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on various speeches given by John Buchannan during his headmastership and later. The bulk of the file is an almost complete collection of his Speech Day speeches.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1974, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, the Provost of Derby, discussing the increase in numbers and co-education, the building programme, and the retirement of Jack and Betty Barber. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.
John Buchanan
Correspondence with Merrick Taylor
Part of Headmasters
This sub-file relates to Merrick Taylor, Guest Speaker at Speech Day 1988.
Merrick Taylor
Part of Headmasters
A speech given by Merrick Taylor at Speech Day 1988. Four pages A to D.
Merrick Taylor
Tony Little and Binny Matthews
Part of Headmasters
Two similar photographs (A and B) of the Headmaster Tony Little and painter Binny Matthews at Speech Day 2002.
Oakham School
Tony Little at his last Speech Day
Part of Headmasters
A photograph of the Headmaster Tony Little giving a speech on his last Speech Day, in 2002.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1961, paying tribute to the Guest, Chairman of a Bank, discussingimprovements to facilities, the Headmasters' Conference, boarding matters, exam results and overview of the past year at School. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1963, paying tribute to the Guest, Professor Day-Lewis, discussing the Direct Grant and school fees, Education in Rutland, expansion in numbers and improved facilities. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.
John Buchanan