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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 bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from Winter 1976 to Summer 1980.

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).

This series focusses on the headmastership of Oliver Richard Sylvester Bull (1977-1984) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1970s and 1980s, its staff and pupils. One of the files relates to Michael Stevens as Acting Headmaster for two terms in 1985.

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 collection of documents relating to the Wharton pavilion, built on the site of the Old Gymnasium, adjacent to Wharflands. The opening ceremony took place on 4 July 1983 by O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45), President of the R.F.U. In July 2014, the Wharton Pavilion, known as Stumps, was taken down.

A collection of photographs of the Old Gymnasium and the Wharton Pavilion from the late 1970s.

A book recording dates and times of services in the School Chapel, including the initials of the officiant, the attendance, the preacher, and the collections from Spring term 1978 to Summer term 1991.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Spring and Summer terms 1979. Contents: Editorial; School News; Valedictions; Opinion; Excursions and Adventures; Clubs and Societies; Drama; Music; Sport; The School Council.

A small red book containing staff list, school list and school calendar for the Spring term 1979; hand-written notations. Item belonged to John Barber.