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This series focusses on the headmastership of Rev Edward Vere Hodge (1879-1902) and contains items relating to the life at School in the late19th century, its staff and pupils. The series contains some of the earliest photographs of Oakham School's collection.

A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamian thanking them for their generous retirement gifts and the O.O. London dinner, and addressing his farewells. Attached is a hand-written draft on the letter (B).

A letter from the Headmaster Richard Bull to John Barber regarding his arriving at Oakham School, and gratitude to staff and Old Oakhamians in his first term.

A letter (A) from Graham Smallbone, Headmaster, Simon Schanschieff, Chairman of Trustees, and Rev Terence Treanor, Honorary Secretary of the Old Oakhamian Club, to former pupils who were at Oakham during John Barber's years with the School regarding celebrating his eightieth birthday and the Barber Archives. Attached is a reply slip (B).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1951. Contents: School History; Trustees and Staff; Curriculum; Boarding Houses; Clothes and Uniform; Health; Sports, Activities and Societies; Fees; Scholarships; Day Boys. Seven double-pages A to E. Enclosed is a list of staff (F).

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.

Nine letters between Graham Smallbone, Bryan Waites, Stephen Garnett and Nicholas Bomford regarding the 450th anniversary of the birth of Archdeacon Robert Johnson.

This focusses on research done on Rev Edward Vere Hodge's headmastership, in particular teaching and support staff working then, and life at Oakham School in the late 19th century.

This file focusses on admission prospectuses and various publications in the 1930s.

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.