Funds provided by the Old Dominion Foundation purchased
the initial library in the 1960's. The holdings have increased since
then through several generous gifts: from the personal collection of
the late Professor Brooks Otis, founder of ICCS, which were presented
to the library through the generosity of the Packard Foundation; and
from the personal collections of the late John Rowe Workman, and the
late John Stambaugh, former Chairman of the Managing Committee. In addition
to these gifts, ICCS continuously makes new acquisitions. There also
is a small collection on Italian culture, and a modest art history collection.
Other libraries in Rome, including limited access to the American Academy
library, can be made available for student use.
Funds provided by the Old Dominion Foundation purchased
the initial library in the 1960's. The holdings have increased since
then through several generous gifts: from the personal collection of
the late Professor Brooks Otis, founder of ICCS, which were presented
to the library through the generosity of the Packard Foundation; and
from the personal collections of the late John Rowe Workman, and the
late John Stambaugh, former Chairman of the Managing Committee. In addition
to these gifts, ICCS continuously makes new acquisitions. There also
is a small collection on Italian culture, and a modest art history collection.
Other libraries in Rome, including limited access to the American Academy
library, can be made available for student use.