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A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).

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.

A detailed itinerary for the visit of Prince Philip to Oakham School on 8 November 1957. Three pages A to C.

An edition of Matkin's almanack including a section on Oakham School on page 16.

A calendar of events in the Spring term 1949. Hand-written note on the cover reads 'Best wishes, JM'. Three double-pages A to C.

Extract from a 1940 prospectus, published in the Old Oakhamian Magazine. Content: Size; Staff; Fees; Curriculum; Timetable; Diet & Tuck boxes; Games; Activities outside the classroom; Day Boys. Three pages A to C.

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.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1943. 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; 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. Six double-pages A to F. Enclosed is a list of Trustees and Staff (G).

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1942. 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 is modifications to the clothes list due to Rationing in July 1941 (J).