This series focusses on the headmastership of Grosvenor Talbot Griffith (1935-1958) and contains items relating to the life at School in the mid-20th century, its staff and pupils.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by G. Talbot Griffith.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1942. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Foundation & History; The School today; Situation & Surroundings; Premises & Equipment; School Terms, Holidays, Timetable; Chapel Services, Religious Instruction; Curriculum; Libraries; Reports; Boarding Houses; School House, Wharflands, The Junior House; Clothes; Diet & Tuck Boxes; Health; Absence & Leave; Games; Physical Education; O.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. Nine double-pages A to I. Enclosed is modifications to the clothes list due to Rationing in July 1941 (J).

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 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 C.H. Gadney, newly appointed Chairman of the East India, Sports & Public Schools Club, to John Buchanan regarding a member representing Oakham School in the Club Committee, using the Club's facilities, and the support and links between the School and the Club. Two pages A and B.

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 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).

A report exploring setting up an Old Oakhamian Secretariat to mark the Quatercentenary. Six pages A to F.

Five tributes to John Buchanan written by Headmaster Dr Joe Spence; The Times; Michael Stevens; Jon Wills, Chairman of the O.O. Club; and Ian Smith, Director of Rugby.