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Oakham School, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom.
Oakham School.
A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and Masters who fought in the Second World War and life at Oakham School during the war.
The series is divided into two sub-series, organised by themes.
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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Items in this sub-series are related to Old Oakhamians and Masters who fought in the Second World War.
The file comprises of one magazine, one booklet, a certificate, and three sheets of paper.
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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A letter from Patrick Wilson, Senior Master, to all staff informing them of the arrangements for the 50th anniversary of VE Day.
As far as is recorded the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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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Issue 31 of "Les Tortévalais", the Torteval Parish magazine published in Autumn 2019. The content includes an article on Guernsey's first decorated airman of World War Two (pp.37-40), focussing on Roy Langlois ('36). A thank you note addressed to Charlotte McCrory is attached.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent to the Archives by Peter Pannett.
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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Entry for Lieutenant Crichton from the Debt of Honour register published by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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 list of Old Oakhamians who served in India during World War Two, with names, regiments and years at Oakham School. Two small sheets of paper numbered A and B.
Paper is thin and fragile and ink is fading slightly.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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 War Certificate "A" awarded on 24 April 1944 to Cadet John David Witter who passed the examination on 21 March 1944.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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 booklet recording the Old Oakhmians and Masters of Oakham School (past and present0 who served in His Majesty's Forces in the Second World War.
The staples have been removed and the double pages are numbered A to I.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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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Recollections, a letter and a photograph related to life at Oakham School during the Second World War.
The sub-series contains two individual items and a file.
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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A recollection entitled "A Wartime Interlude" by Philip Newell of a platoon of Paratroopers coming to play a cricket match against the school's 2nd XI in the Summer term 1942.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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 John Good and two chapters of an account of his time at Oakham School during the Second World War.
As far as is recorded, these items are fully appraised into the collection.
The items were sent to the school by the creator.
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 John Good to Charles Welch, enclosing an account if his life at Oakham During the Second World War.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was sent to the school by John Good.
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.
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 John Good's time at Oakham School and the changes that occurred during the Second World War. The account spreads over two chapters and the pages are numbered A to I.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
The item was attached to the letter WWS/2/2/2/1 and sent to the school by John Good.
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 photograph in black and white of boys planting potatoes on Far Side during the Second World War.
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
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.
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.