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Oakham School, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom.
Oakham School.
A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians who fell in the First World War, containing personal and family items and research.
The series is divided into 6 sub-series, organised by soldiers.
Specific characteristics for individual items/ files will be noted on their specific entries.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.
It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.
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.
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Photographs and documents relating to Launcelot John Austen Dewar and his brother David Dewar.
The sub-series contains 9 individual items, including press cuttings and photographs.
Specific characteristics for individual items/ files will be noted on their specific entries.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.
It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.
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.
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One newspaper cutting reporting Lancelot John Austen Dewar's death at the front during the Battle of the Somme on 13 November 1916.
The item's top edge is damaged. Gloves need to be worn when handling the item as to leave ink stains.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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An obituary of Rev David Dewar who died on 5 August 1921 at Holy Trinity Vicarage, Loughborough.
Two pieces of paper numbered A and B to be kept together. Tape holding the first piece. Gloves to be worn when handling the item to avoid any ink stains on the item.
As far as is recorded, this item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has third party copyright and therefore permission will need to be granted by external bodies.
Any request to access material must be approved in advance by the School Archivist due to copyright and GDPR concerns. Please email ArchivesUser@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.
The item has 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.
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A black and white photograph of Jack Dewar, sitting by a tent. Possibly from his time at Oakham School and possibly at a O.T.C. Camp.
Standard requirements of handling a photograph.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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An order of service in memoriam of Rev David Dewar who died on 5 August 1921, including hymns and readings.
The item is in fair condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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An order of service for the dedication of a memorial in memory of Lancelot John Austen (Jack) Dewar, Second Lt. Royal Marines Light Infantry at Holy Trinity Church, Loughborough, on Saturday 5 January 1918.
The item is stained, probably due to exposition to water or humidity.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A black and white photograph of Second Lieutenant L.J.A. Dewar's grave in the Ancre Cemetery, France, mounted on a cardboard.
The item is in good condition. Standard requirements of handling a photograph.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A black and white photograph of Lancelot John Austen Dewar in his Royal Marines Light Infantry uniform.
Standard requirements for handling a photograph.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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The cemetery record for Lt. David (Sonnie) Dewar from the Imperial War Graves Commission sent to Mrs Annie Dewar, residing in South Kensington, London.
The item is in fair condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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The Register of the names of those who fell in the Great War and are buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France, compiled and published by order of the Imperial War Graves Commission. The entry for Lancelot john Austen Dewar is page 20.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A letter written by Basil Mogridge to Joan from the front and items related to the donation of the letter.
The sub-series contains 4 individual items, all letters.
Specific characteristics for individual items will be noted on their specific entries.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.
It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.
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.
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A letter from Jon Wills, OO Club Chairman and School Archivist, to P.F. Wynter Bee regarding the donation of Basil Mogridge's letter to the school.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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A letter from Peter F. Wynter Bee to the School Bursar, sending a copy of Basil Mogridge's letter to the school. Peter Wynter Bee found the letter in his grandmother's belongings. Basil had sent Joan a letter from the front during the First World War on 17 September 1915.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The letter was sent to Oakham School by the creator, Peter Wynter Bee.
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.
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A photocopy of the original letter sent by Basil Mogridge to Joan describing his life in the trenches, being buried alive during an attack, men being wounded, and the story of the miraculous survival of a cake sent by Joan.
The item comprises of 3 individual sheets of paper, numbered A o C, to be kept together.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent by Peter Wynter Bee to the school, attached to item WWS/1/2/2.
The item has 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.
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A transcript of the letter sent by Basil Mogridge to Joan on 17 September 1915 describing his life in the trenches, being buried alive during an attack, men being wounded, and the story of the miraculous survival of a cake.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The transcript has probably been typed by the School Archivist, Jon Wills.
The item has 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.
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The sub-series focuses on the Humfrey Family, more particularly on Stuart and Douglas Humfrey, and include "The Humf Letters".
The sub-series contains 11 individual items, including letters, photographs and external publications.
Specific characteristics for individual items will be noted on their specific entries.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.
It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.
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.
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A letter from Colin Edgar to Dr Joe Spence, Headmaster, enclosing "The Humf Letters".
"The Humf Letters" is a work by Colin Edgar, compiling letters sent by Lt. Douglas Herbert Washington Humfrey to Betty Dawes from the front during the First World War.
The letter is numbered A and the attached work "The Humf Letters" is numbered B. Both items to be kept together.
Items are in good condition.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
The letter and the "Humf Letters" were sent to the school by the creator and publisher, Colin Edgar.
The item has 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.
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A colour print out of a photograph of Albert Humfrey's MC an Bar medal with a note containing information from David, Albert's nephew.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The print out was sent from the creator of the photograph, David Humfrey, to the school.
The item has 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.
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The casualty details of Lieutenant D.H.W. Humfrey produced by the Commonwealth Graves Commission.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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Research on the Humfrey family and the boys who attended Oakham School compiled by Brian Needham, and further notes regarding removing or adding names to the Chapel and School House War Memorial.
The item is made up of 9 individual sheets of paper, numbered A to I, to be kept together.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
Documents compiled by Brian Needham in his capacity as School Historian.
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A letter from David L.P. Humfrey, Stuart Humfrey's son, to Rev John Darrall, School Chaplain, regarding his father's sporting achievements at school and after, his own time at Oakham School and memories of school teachers.
The item comprises 2 sheets of paper, numbered A and B, to be kept together.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The letter was sent by the creator, D.L.P. Humfrey, to the school.
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A photocopy of an article published in the magazine "The Captain", mentioning the performance of E.G. Snaith and S.H.G Humfrey in the 1910 cricket season.
The item comprises of 2 individual sheets of paper, numbered A and B, to be kept together.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent enclosed with item WWS/1/3/5 by David Humfrey to the school.
The item has 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.
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An account of a Public Schools Sports Meeting in which S.H.G. Humfrey competed.
The item comprises of 3 individual sheets of paper, numbered A to C, to be kept together.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent enclosed with item WWS/1/3/5 by David Humfrey to the school.
The item has 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.
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A letter from Colin Edgar to Nigel Lashbrook, Headmaster, regarding the Great War commemorations and suggesting several plays the Drama department could perform or the occasion, including the short play "The Humf Letters".
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The letter was sent by the creator Colin Edgar to the school.
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.
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The script of the short play "The Humf Letters", based on Colin and Anne Edgar's work compiling letters sent from the Western front by Douglas Humfrey to Betty Dawes. The play was written by Year 12 Drama A-level pupils of St Bartholomew's School, Newbury.
The item comprises of 6 individual pages, numbered A to F, to be kept together.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent by Colin Edgar to the school, enclosed with item WWS/1/3/8.
The item has 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.
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A large print out of a photograph of Lt Douglas Herbert Washington Humfrey in a trench on the Western front during the First World War.
Standards requirements for handling a photograph.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
The item is too large to be kept in the same box as the other items of the Sub-Series WWS/1/3. It is located in C2.5.
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Research material on some soldiers and their family, most notably the Neilson brothers and the Sills family.
The sub-series is organised in 8 files, each pertaining to an Old Oakhamian.
Specific characteristics for individual items will be noted on their specific entries.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.
It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.
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.
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Two CDs containing photographs of the graves of Old Oakhamians who are buried in Commonwealth cemeteries. One CD entitled Rutland & 'The Great War A Lasting Tribute to a Great & Noble Part' and the other is entitled 'Old Oakhamians TWAPP'. The envelop is kept separate from the CDs.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The photos on the CD have been purchased by Oakham School - a combined donation from Oakham School C.C.F. and the Old Oakhamian Club.
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.
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Two notes from Nigel Webb to Jon Wills, quoting research by Brian Needham regarding the Oliver Henry Cecil Odell bequest and his family.
The item is made of two individual sheets of paper numbered A and B.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
Notes included in the collection by the creator Nigel Webb in his capacity as Volunteer in the Archives.
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.
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Research, letters and photographs related to Donald Francis Neilson when a pupil ay St Bees School, Cumbria.
The file contains 8 items.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
The file contains items sent by the creator George Robson to Oakham School.
The file has 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.
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A letter from George Robson to the Headteacher regarding research on Donald Francis Neilson for the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at St Bees School, Cumbria.
The item is in good condition.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
The letter was sent by the creator George Robson to the Headmaster. It was then passed on to the Archivist.
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.
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Four pages printed from St Bees School's website. The article was published in the school magazine The Old St Beghian no.191, regarding the inscriptions on the panels in the Foundation dining room and individual entries from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission registers of the eight Old Beghians who fell in the Great War, including Donald Francis Neilson.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/3/1.
The item has 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.
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The entry for Donald Francis Neilson, printed from the Leicestershire War Memorials Projects website.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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Print out of the photograph of St Bees' 1908 Cricket team.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/3/1.
The item has 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.
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Print out of a photograph of St Bees' Cricket team. The print out only includes a close up of Donald Francis Neilson.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/3/1.
The item has 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.
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A print out of two photographs of Donald Francis Neilson. The first photograph is of Donald Neilson in his military uniform. The second photograph is of Donald Neilson at Queen's College, Oxford.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A print out of two photographs of the panels in the Foundation dining room at St Bees school showing Neilson carving, and of a photograph of the memorial to Donald Francis Neilson on Tyne Cot memorial.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/3/1.
The item has 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.
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A letter from George Robson regarding Donald Francis Neilson's life and achievements at St Bees School and enclosing 14 photographs. The photographs are of St Bees School, the Foundation panels, cricket team photographs and various photographs of Donald Neilson.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The file was sent by the creator George Robson to Oakham School. Accession number: 29102018.
The item has 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.
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Letters and photographs from and of the Scott family members.
As far as is recorded, the file is fully appraised into the collection.
The file has 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.
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A letter from Penny Underwood to Jon Wills sending photographs of Joseph's medals, letters from her father and various photographs.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent by the creator Penny Underwood, daughter of Colin Francis Scott, to the School Archivist, Jon Wills.
The item has 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.
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A letter from Colin F. Scott to his college magazine describing his duty as Section Orderly, the routine and marches.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/4/1, sent to Oakham School by Penny Underwood.
The item has 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.
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A page from "The Stag" comprising letters from Men on Service, including a note from Colin Francis Scott.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/4/1, sent to Oakham School by Penny Underwood.
The item has 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.
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Two print out of photographs of Joseph Scott's war medals.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/4/1, sent to Oakham School by Penny Underwood.
The item has 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.
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A print out of a photograph of Colin Francis Scott in his military uniform.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was enclosed with the letter WWS/1/4/4/1, sent to Oakham School by Penny Underwood.
The item has 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.
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A letter from James Lewis sending the medals of O.B. Trooper Scott, including the Natal 1906 medal.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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A photograph of Joseph William Turner Scott in military uniform.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A print out of both sides of a post card showing a photograph of Claude Douglas Scott.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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Two print outs of a photograph of John Sebastian Scott in military uniform and of the back of a post card, with information regardign his Military service.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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Five letters from members of the Scott family agreeing to loan temporarily Joseph Scott's war medals to the school for display and safe keeping.
As far as is recorded, the items are fully appraised into the collection.
The five letters were sent by the creators to Oakham School.
Any request to access material must be approved in advance by the School Archivist due to copyright and GDPR concerns. Please email ArchivesUser@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.
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A print out of two photographs of Sarah Scott and Joseph William Scott.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has third party copyright and therefore permission will need to be granted by external bodies.
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A print out of a photograph of Charles Reginald Malcolm Scott.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has third party copyright and therefore permission will need to be granted by external bodies.
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A copy of the Statement of Service of Lieutenant Charles Reginald Malcolm Scott from the War Office Records Centre
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has third party copyright and therefore permission will need to be granted by external bodies.
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A print out of a photograph of Catehrine Jean Scott, only daughter of J.W.L.C. Scott, with information regarding her family at the back.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A print out of the Scott Family of Soldier Sons with photographs of J.W. Scott and Mrs Scott and their eight sons and only daughter.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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A print out of two photographs of Sarah and Joseph William Scott.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item has 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.
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Photocopies of various research resources on John Woodall Marshall from Ancestry, Rutland Remembers, Graves Registration Report Form, The London Gazette, including two print outs of photographs, presented by Michael Hawker, archaeologist Leicester University. Items numbered A to P.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The file has 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.
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Research on Charles Caldwell Sills and items donated by the family to the school.0
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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Research file compiled by O.O. Roger Anderson ('39) on Second Lieutenant Charles Caldwell Sills, 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers. The file include photographs, Sills family history, copies of The History of the South Wales Borderers, maps, and extracts from he battalion's war diary.
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A letter from OO Charles Sills ('46) to Maxine Weeks in the Old Oakhamian Club regarding his family history and enclosing two print outs, one is o Charles Caldwell Sills in his military uniform and one is of Junior House in 1915. Items are numbered A to D.
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The letter and the attached print outs have been sent directly by the creator Charles F. Sills ('46) to the school.
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Two letters between D. Devenport and Terence Treanor regarding Douglas Alexander Hall, enclosing a copy of the Roll of Honour, photographs and entries from "Rutland in the Great War". Items are numbered A to F.
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A letter, an email and research regarding the Old Oakhamians who fell in the First World War.
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A letter from Roger Anderson ('39) to Terence Treanor regarding the database on the 1914-1918 War Dead from Oakham School.
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An email from Roger Anderson to Alick Brown, History teacher, regarding his register of information on the Oakhamians killed in the First World War.
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Research by Roger Anderson on the Old Oakhamians who fell in the Great War, providing details on where and when they died. Probably compiled for Remembrance Day.
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The sub-series include three large scrapbook containing news paper cuttings of every of the First World War, research booklets, a book donated to the school and several photographs.
The sub-series is organised in 11 individual items and 1 file.
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Items have been acquired from many different sources over several years.
It is possible that this collection could see accruals in the future.
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Hard cover album containing newspaper cuttings from each day of the First World War. First volume of a series of three, compiled by the Buchannan family.
Heavy book and fragile.
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The item is kept separate from the rest of the sub-series and is located in A3.2.
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Hard cover album containing newspaper cuttings from each day of the First World War. Second volume of a series of three, compiled by the Buchannan family.
Heavy book and fragile.
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Hard cover newspaper cuttings album relating to the First World War, with cuttings from "Punch" and other First World War ephemera, enclosing an Army certificate of identity of Nancy Bevan, a War Office letter regarding the resignation of Captain John Neville Buchanan, the Commission in Grenadier Guards of Second Lieutenant John Neville Buchanan and President Wilson's New Declaration of Freedom.
Heavy book and fragile spine.
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A booklet containing extracts from the Oakham School magazines during the war.
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The item was transferred from the school Library to the Archives.
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A black and white photograph of Frederick Wingfield Douglass in his military uniform.
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An article published in The Independent on Sunday on the publication of a new book, "Wisden on the Great War", and focussing on the Oakham School 1st cricket XI of 1914 and the five boys in the team who fell in the Great War. The article is spread on two pages, numbered A and B.
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A booklet from the event including: photo of the 1/4th regiment at Luton in 1914, their signature, the wine list and menu for the dinner, an inscription from the Hohenzollern Memorial and the provenance of 12 candlesticks. There are several inserts including: a thank you for your attendance note to Jon Wills, A flyer for the special Evensong in Leicester Cathedral to commemorate the battle and a letter to Jon Wills with some information on the battle, OOs, the dinner and the evensong. 4 ITEMS
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A menu for the anniversary dinner to commemorate the centenary o the Battle of Hohenzollern Redoubt held at the 4/5th Battalion, The Royal Leicestershire Regiment Officers' Dining Club on 10 October 2015. The item includes a photograph of the officers of the 1/4th Leicestershire Regiment at Luton in October 1914 and their signatures, the menu and the provenance of twelve candlesticks.
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The item was gathered by Jon Wills who attended the event.
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A card from Bob to Jon Wills regarding the anniversary dinner on 10 October 2015. The card shows the memorial to The Royal Leicestershire Regiment at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire.
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An invitation from the Dean and Chapter of Leicester Cathedral, The Royal Tigers' Association, The Royal Leicestershire Regiment, to a special service of Choral Evensong in the Leicester Cathedral to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Hohenzollern Redoubt.
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A letter from Captain R.J. Allen, president of the 4/5th Battalion The Royal Leicestershire Regiment Officers' Association, to Jon Wills regarding the arrangements for the anniversary dinner on 10 October 2015.
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The Spring 2016 issue of "The Green Tiger", the magazine of The Riyal Tigers' Association, The Royal Leicestershire Regiment, containing a feature on the centenary of the Battle of the Hohenzollern Redoubt and the anniversary dinner attended by Jon Wills, representing E.G. Langdale (pp. 14-20). Enclosed is a note from Captain R.J. Allen sending the magazine to Jon Wills.
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A black and white photograph of Jim, "an Old Oakham Boy who held the record at school" and fought in the Great War. At the back is a hand-written note addressed to Rev Edward Vere Hodge.
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An article published in a newspaper regarding the publication of a new book, "Wisden on the Great War", and focussing on the 1914 Oakham School cricket team and the five boys who fell in the First World War.
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The second edition of the book "Rutland and the great War. A lasting tribute to a great and noble part", compiled by George Phillips, with a section entitled "Oakham School War record" (pp.198-204).
The book is protected by a melanex jacket.
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The item is kept separate from the rest of the sub-series Ephemera. It is located in A3.3.
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A death penny awarded to Oliver Henry Cecil Odell who died during the First World War. Includes a small display card and a sheet deciphering the symbols of the plaque.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was bequeathed to the school by Charles Sidney Odell ('21), brother of Oliver henry Cecil Odell.
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The two paper items are kept in the same box as the rest of the sub-series (numbered A and B). The object (numbered C) is kept in a separate box, WWS/2.
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Correspondence, both emails and letters, regarding a memoir on Gordon Sanderson and the memoir written by Niall Campbell, Gordon Sanderson's grandson.
The sub-series contains three individual items, letters and a memoir.
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A letter from Niall Campbell to Jon Wills regarding his grandfather Gordon Sanderson and the Sanderson memorial in Dehli, enclosing a list of the Gordon Sanderson Memorial subscribers and a copy of an article on Sanderson at IIC art gallery. The items are numbered A to F.
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A letter from Niall Campbell to Jon Wills regarding his memoir on Gordon Sanderson.
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Two emails from Melanie Russell to Jon Wills, Rachel Fairweather and Anna Bentley regarding Niall Campbell's letters and his memoir on his grandfather, Gordon Sanderson.
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A memoir on Gordon Sanderson written by Niall Campbell, his grandson, containing copies of Gordon Sanderson's drawings.
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