Folger Shakespeare Library

Variant names
Dates:
Active 1932
Americans
Latin, English

History notes:

The Folger Shakespeare Library is the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. In addition to being the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger is home to major collections of other rare Renaissance books, manuscripts, and works of art. Located a block from the US Capitol, the Folger serves a wide audience of scholars, visitors, teachers, students, families, and theater- and concert-goers. The Folger opened in 1932, as a gift to the American people from founders Henry and Emily Folger.

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • English literature
  • Glees, catches, rounds, etc.
  • Lute music
  • Lute music
  • Manuscripts
  • Manuscripts
  • Music
  • Prompt-book
  • Lute music
  • Manuscripts

Occupations:

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Places:

  • DC, US
  • 00, US
  • DC, US
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Sponsors

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Endowment for the Humanities

Hosts

University of Virginia Library
National Archives and Records Administration