From July 1936 to April 1939, due to the Civil War, the Academy did not develop its own activities; during this period, the academic Dr. Eduard Fontserè looked after the security of the Corporation and continued to take care of the hourly service. By decree of August 12, 1936, it was incorporated into the Culture institutions of the Generalitat de Catalunya; by the same decree, Mr. Jaime Aguadé i Miró was appointed commissioner, who appointed Mr. Joaquín Bassegoda i Amigó as interim president; he remained in office until his death on August 13, 1938. He was replaced by Mr. Manuel Álvarez-Castrillón i de Bustelo. On April 4, 1939, Dr. Eduardo Alcobé and Arenas.