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 sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 13 June 1973, relating to Matthew 13, 1-9 and the metaphor of seed-sowing. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 15 June 1975, relating to examinations. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Five pages A to E.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 19 September 1976, relating to beginnings and starting new things. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service in March 1977, relating to The Queen's Silver Jubilee. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A sermon given by Headmaster John Buchanan at a Junior Service on 3 July 1977, relating to the Second Commandment and making graven images. The sermon is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

This file focusses on various speeches given by John Buchanan during his headmastership and later. It is an almost complete collection of his sermons given at Oakham School since 1958.