Library of George Santayana University of Waterloo, Library Subjects Santayana, George; Philosophy, Spanish History The collection was established in the early 1960s. It was purchased from Basil Blackwell Ltd. in Oxford, England, and is a portion of Santayana's personal library. Some books remain in Spain with Santayana's family while others are in the Georgetown University Library. Description The collection is a major portion of Santayana's personal collection. Material on philosophy, literature, history, religion, and psychology is present. Most volumes have been annotated extensively by Santayana. Included are his own copies of many of his works, presentation copies, etc. The library currently acquires copies of Santayana's works not already in the collection and any reference works relating to him. The library hopes to acquire that portion of Santayana's library which still resides with his family in Spain. Language English and French language material predominates. There are also works in Spanish, Italian, and German. Holdings 350 monographs: 1 serial: 2 manuscripts. Bibliographic Access The collection is catalogued in the general library catalogue. There is also a published catalogue on the collection (see below). Uncatalogued materials are available by author/title in the library's automated acquisition system. LC and NLC subject headings are used. The material is arranged according to Rare Book shelf numbers. LC classification numbers are given as alternate numbers for some material. The holdings are recorded in the University of Waterloo Union Catalogue, the National Library Union Catalogue, and ESTC (where appropriate). Physical Access The collection is in the Doris Lewis Rare Book Room which is open to the public with identification. Additional hours are provided with prior appointment. For further information visit: http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/discipline/SpecColl/Special1.html. Interlibrary Loan: Only to libraries on IUTS and as the condition of the material warrants. The material must be used in a rarebook room. Reprography: As the condition of the material warrants. Reference Assistance: Yes. Publications Describing Collection University of Waterloo. Library. -- A catalogue of the library of George Santayana in the University of Waterloo Library. -- Compiled by Susan Bellingham; with an introduction by A. Kerr-Lawson. -- Waterloo, Ont. : University of Waterloo Library, 1980.