Foundation of the Library of the Institute for Historical Sciences CASA in Dubrovnik: Preliminary Insight

Sa？etak The library of the Institute for Historical Sciences of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Dubrovnik was founded soon after the Institute’s establishment in 1949. In addition to a general survey of the library’s growth, this article traces the origins of the founding collections which include many treasured manuscripts and rare editions acquired through purchases and donations from private owners