Veterinary History Books Collection

This collection aims to support the study and research of veterinary history in the Catalan and Spanish regions. It consists of a variety of documentary types (monographs, brochures, images, manuscripts, etc.) spanning from the 17th century to the first half of the 20th century.

Notable works include those by prominent Catalan authors such as Francesc Darder Llimona, Francesc Sugrañes Bardají, Joan Romagosa Vila, Josep Vidal i Munné, Pere M. Rossell i Vila, Pedro Farreras, and Salvador Castelló Carreras, among others. Spanish authors are also represented, including figures such as Nicolás Casas Mendoza, Carlos Sanz Egaña, and Félix Gordón Ordás. The collection is regarded as one of the most important in Spain in its field.

Collection description: This specialised collection focuses on veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, medicine, agriculture, and other related sciences. It comprises nearly 2,557 paper documents and 119 electronic documents. The creation of the digital collection was made possible through funding from the Council of Veterinary Associations of Catalonia (CCVC), as well as support from calls for the digitisation of collections via repositories of the Ministry of Culture. The project also benefitted from collaboration with institutions such as the Veterinary Faculty of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, the Veterinary Faculty of the Universidad de Zaragoza,, the College of Veterinarians of Girona, the Municipal History Archive of Barcelona, and the Official School of Poultry of Arenys de Mar.

Depositary library: Veterinary Library

Where to consult the documentation:
• Paper collection: Veterinary Library; Communication Library and General Newspaper Library. Reserve Section; Official College of Veterinarians of Girona