Book funds

The Library of the University of the Republic of San Marino possesses, in addition to its bibliographic heritage, the following special book collections:

Ruggiero Romano collection (Fermo 1923 – Paris 2002) containing 7.000 volumes, 200 journals and 3000 extracts pertaining to the field of modern history;

Alberto Ronchey collection (Rome, 1926-2010), donated by the family in 2010, containing 3.060 volumes pertaining to the studies, readings and research of the well-known journalist;

Morris N. and Chesley V. Young fund “Library of Memory and Mnemonics”, acquired in 1991 thanks to a suggestion from Umberto Eco and containing one of the richest collections of books, articles and memorabilia on the subject of memory and mnemonics existing today;

Corrado Vivanti fund, Eric Hobsbawm fund, Adriano Prosperi fund, Lelio and Lisli Basso fund, Alberto Caracciolo fund and Renato Zangheri fund.

Alberto Ronchey Fund

The Alberto Ronchey Fund (Rome, 1926-2010), donated by the family in 2010, containing 3.060 volumes relating to the studies, readings and research of the well-known journalist

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Young Fund

The Morris N. and Chesley V. Young “Library of Memory and Mnemonics” Fund, acquired in 1991 thanks to a suggestion from Umberto Eco and containing one of the richest collections of books, articles and memorabilia on the subject of memory and mnemonics existing today .

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Ruggiero Romano Fund

The Ruggiero Romano Fund (Fermo 1923 – Paris 2002) containing 7.000 volumes, 200 journals and 3000 extracts pertaining to the field of modern history.

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