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From Tryggvi Thorhallsson's
collection

 

 

On the premises of Snorrastofa, a good library with first-rate study facilities has been established. A flat for visiting scholars and writers has also been constructed. The library specializes in the field of medieval culture. It has received some very generous donations of books, both from domestic parties and from abroad. The library contains up to 30.000 books.

 

 

From the library in Snorrastofa.

 

 

Donations of books to Snorrastofa

  • The library of Dr Jakob Benediktsson.

  • The library of Tryggvi Thorhallsson, former Prime Minister.

  • The library of Gudmundur G. Hagalin, writer.

  • The library of the old district school in Reykholt.

  • A part of the library of Dr Thorarinn Sveinsson.

  • A part of the library of Gudjon Asgrimsson.

  • The library of Thorir Steinthorsson, former headmaster of the old district school.

  • A part of the library of Dr. Magnus Stefansson, historian.

  • A part of the library of Kristjan Albertssson.

  • Books and papers from Friðrik Ásmundsson Brekkan.

 

In addition Snorrastofa has received a large number of other books.