Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1884 - 2023 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Subfonds
Extent and medium
This collection consists of physical books and booklets.
8 boxes and 2 cupboards.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
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
An almost complete collection of Oakham School magazines dating from 1884. Some editions are available as individuals whilst others can be found in larger bound volumes. There is also a collection of the Old Oakhamian magazine which is a separate school magazine for Old Oakhamians and their news.
This magazine covers all aspects of school life. Sporting, academic, and artistic achievements of the pupils are celebrated alongside news updates from various departments. In later issues, c. 1980s, houses are given space to announce news and in house achievements.
Sporting records are a key component of the magazine since its inception and there are accounts of matches (including scores and teams) in each edition. Again, since the 1980s, focus has shifted to also include all of the teams that compete for the school, instead of just focusing on the A team.
Images and photographs start to appear in the magazines from the 1970s and the magazine was first printed fully in colour in the 1990s.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Accruals
It is expected that this sub-fonds will receive multiple accruals in the future.
System of arrangement
This sub-fonds is divided into 4 series. Any digital files are stored in folders that replicate the series arrangement.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
There are some concerns regarding political correctness and comments made in the magazine, particularly from the pre 1980s. As such, each edition should be evaluated before being made fully accessible to the public. The majority of the collection are not a concern. Please email ArchivesUser@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction of material will not be permitted due to copyright and GDPR concerns.
Language of material
- Ancient Greek
- English
- French
- German
- Latin
- Old English
- Spanish
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
Series OAK/1 is kept in boxes in Cupboard 1, shelf 4, and as loose items in Cupboard A2, shelf 2 (from year 2009).
Series OAK/2 is kept as loose items in Cupboard A1, and Cupboard A2. Two items are kept in Cupboard 1, shelf 4 as they are too large.
Series OAK/3 is kept in a box in Cupboard 1, shelf 4.
Series OAK/4 is kept as loose items in Cupboard A2, shelf 2.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Rev Edward Vere Hodge (Subject)
- Walter Lee Sargant (Subject)
- Francis Cecil Doherty (Subject)
- Grosvenor Talbot Griffith (Subject)
- John Buchanan (Subject)
- Richard Bull (Subject)
- Michael Stevens (Subject)
- Graham Smallbone (Subject)
- Tony Little (Subject)
- Dr Joe Spence (Subject)
- Nigel Lashbrook (Subject)
- Henry Price (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Draft
Level of detail
Partial
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English