Subfonds LAA - Library and Archives

Identity area

Reference code

LAA

Title

Library and Archives

Date(s)

  • 1888 - 2019 (Accumulation)

Level of description

Subfonds

Extent and medium

Material in this collection consists of paper, CD, photographic, wood, glass, photographic, negative, digital, and book material.
3 boxes and 8 books.

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This collection covers the history of all the libraries of Oakham School as well as the creation and daily working of the archives.

The Library series has material relating to each regeneration of the library (Smallbone, War Memorial). There is a rich photographic record of the opening and daily running of the Smallbone Library accompanied by administrative documents such as catalogues.

Under the Archives series, material cover correspondence with external readers and research into the history of the school and its pupils. There are also archive committee meeting minutes which show the evolution of the archives from its inception in 2010.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.

Accruals

It is expected that this series will receive multiple accruals in the future.

System of arrangement

This sub-fonds is divided into 2 series, the Library and the Archives. Subsequently, sub-series have been created based upon theme. The different regenerations of the library are represented through several sub-series. Any digital files are stored in folders that replicate the series arrangement.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Conditions governing reproduction

Specific conditions for individual items/ files will be noted on their specific entries.

Any request to reproduce material externally must be approved in advanced by the school's archivist due to copyright and GDPR concerns. Please email ArchivesUser@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

Language and script notes

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Specific characteristics for individual items/ files will be noted on their specific entries.

Finding aids

Allied materials area

Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

Related units of description

Related descriptions

Notes area

Alternative identifier(s)

Access points

Subject access points

Place access points

Name access points

Description control area

Description identifier

Oakham School, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom

Institution identifier

Oakham School.

Rules and/or conventions used

Status

Level of detail

Partial

Dates of creation revision deletion

21/06/2021

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

Sources

Accession area