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Special Collections

Research - Rare Book Room Shelves

Barbara Goldsmith Rare Book Room

The rare book collection of the American Academy in Rome not only reflects the strengths of its parent Library but is also, in microcosm, a mirror of the interests and historical development of the Academy as a whole.

Research - Special Collections - Maps

Maps

Download a partial inventory of the AAR Historical Map Collection.

Research - Special Collection - Music Collection

Music Collection

Music has played an important role at the American Academy in Rome since 1921, when the first Rome Prize Fellowships were awarded in musical composition.

Black and white photo from the 1950s of a light skinned man sitting at a desk with a piano behind him

Music Scores

Most or all music scores are cataloged in the AAR Library's catalog, but a list of these is also provided on this page.

Research - Special Collections - Microfiche

Microfilm & Microfiche

Listed here are uncatalogued microfilm reels in the AAR Library.

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