Subfonds WWS - The World Wars

Identity area

Reference code

WWS

Title

The World Wars

Date(s)

  • 1908 - 2019 (Accumulation)

Level of description

Subfonds

Extent and medium

Material in this collection consists of paper, photographic and CD material. 2 boxes.

Context area

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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

A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

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

Accruals

It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.

System of arrangement

Sub-fond is arranged into 3 series based upon each world war and other various military engagements. Material has been collected sporadically over the years and as such sub-series have been organised either by battle/theme or individual Old Oakhamian. 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.

Some items may have third party copyright and therefore permission will need to be granted by external bodies.

Any request to reproduce material externally must be approved in advance by the School Archivist due to copyright and GDPR concerns. Please email ArchivesUser@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

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Physical characteristics and technical requirements

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

Finding aids

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Description control area

Description identifier

Oakham School, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom.

Institution identifier

Oakham School.

Rules and/or conventions used

Status

Final

Level of detail

Partial

Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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Accession area