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Research on Rev Vere Hodge era by John Barber, with some extracts from the Oakham School Magazines in 1884 and 1885, and hand-written notes. Three pages A to C.

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.

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

A transcript written by John Barber in 1992 of F.C. Doherty's pamphlet published in 1932, titled 'The Story of Oakham Church, School and Castle', price sixpence. A copies are almost unattainable, Mr Barber wrote a copy to be kept permanently in the School Archives. 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.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Francis Cecil Doherty (1929-1935) and contains items relating to the life at School in the early 20th century, its staff and pupils.

This sub-file focusses on two letters between the Headmaster, John Buchanan, and C.H. Gadney, Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club regarding membership to the Club, and the Club Committee.

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to C.H. Gadney, Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club, regarding the creation of the Club, nominating one member of the Club to represent the School, and thanking him for his help with the Speech Day Visitor.

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.

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).