History of Science collection
Section of the Science and Technology Library specialized in the historical study of sciences, especially from the 17th century onwards. The collection -composed by a set of more than 6000 monographs and 113 magazines in paper format and 4696 monographs and 53 magazines in microform format- has been promoted by the Institut for the History of Science and contains many original sources, including the following:
- Collections from the Royal Society: Journal Books of Scientific Meetings, 1660-1800; Council Minutes, 1660-1800; Miscellaneous Manuscripts; The Early Letters and Classified Papers, 1660-1740
- Archives for the History of Quantum Physics
- Landmarks of Science
- Collection Cros: collection of 44 magazines of Industrial Chemistry, received by donation, which includes materials from the period 1857-1953 of notable historical interest. It is deposited in the UAB Reserve.
- Xavier Duran scientific press dossier: collection of national and international scientific press from the period 1986-2005. Available at the Science and Technology Library.
Limit dates: S. XVII-S. XXI
Date of incorporation : the initial collection was transferred from Borja Center in 1992
Depository Library: Science and Technology Library
Where to consult the documentation: Science and Technology Library and Communication Library
Rights: The user agrees to use this documentation only for research purposes, to cite the source, and to deliver to the Library any work resulting from the research. The access or the reproduction of the documents does not presuppose any right regarding the intellectual property of the content of the documents. Any use contrary to the legislation that regulates it and the rights it generates will be responsibility of the user.
Contact: Bib.Ciencia.Tecnologia@uab.cat