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The Collation

Research and Exploration at the Folger

The Collation is a gathering of useful information and observations from Folger staff and researchers. Read more about this blog

A window on the (Ward) world
Handwritten page in a dark ink on cream colored paper.
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A window on the (Ward) world

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Abbie Weinberg

Jump into the rabbit hole of the world of John Ward.

How To Find 14 Missing Pages of a Rare Book
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How To Find 14 Missing Pages of a Rare Book

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Alexander D’Agostino

Artist Research Fellow Alexander D’Agostino uses ChatCPT to help imagine what the fourteen missing pages of a magical Folger manuscript could be like.

Race B4 Race Seminar 1: What We’re Reading and Why
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Race B4 Race Seminar 1: What We’re Reading and Why

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Kavita Mudan Finn

In the first of a new series, members of the Race Before Race Mentorship Network discuss what they’re reading and thinking about in their monthly Reading Group.

The Address Leaf of the Early Modern Letter
detail of a handwritten letter, dark ink on cream colored paper
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The Address Leaf of the Early Modern Letter

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William Davis

Senior Photographer William Davis looks at the many ways in which an early modern letter might be addressed.

George Saunders in happier times
signature of George Saunders
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George Saunders in happier times

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Heather Wolfe

The tale of George Saunders and his hopes for a wife.

Engraving the Courtesan: Sex Work and “The Renaissance” in Victorian Books
Engraving of a woman from the torso up. She faces the viewer. She wears a broad hat with a feather on it and a dress with a low, square neckline.
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Engraving the Courtesan: Sex Work and “The Renaissance” in Victorian Books

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Alicia Meyer

When is a Hollar not a Hollar? When his name is being used in 19th century depictions of early modern women. Folger Fellow Alicia Meyer looks at sexualization, economic power, and the manipulation of the past.

Exit, Pursued by a Polar? Bear
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Exit, Pursued by a Polar? Bear

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emma poltrack

A brief look at Shakespeare’s most famous stage direction.

Re-Framing the Copy
A hand-drawn illustration showing an elaborately decorated columned building surrounded by text.
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Re-Framing the Copy

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Nora Epstein

Folger Fellow Nora Epstein explores the work of the copier Thomas Trevelyon.

Reattribution of M.a.11, An account of the many fine seats of noblemen &c. (1763)
Handwritten title page with simple hand-drawn decorative border
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Reattribution of M.a.11, An account of the many fine seats of noblemen &c. (1763)

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Erin Blake

Sometimes, we get new information about one of our collection items. In this case, Erin explains how we came to re-attribute the authorship of Folger MS M.a.11.

Interview and excerpt: Jennie M. Votava, Shakespeare’s Histories On Screen: Adaptation, Race and Intersectionality
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Interview and excerpt: Jennie M. Votava, Shakespeare’s Histories On Screen: Adaptation, Race and Intersectionality

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The Collation

An interview with Dr. Jennie M. Votava and an excerpt from her 2023 book, Shakespeare’s Histories On Screen: Adaptation, Race and Intersectionality.

Postcards in the (home) archive 1965–1985
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Postcards in the (home) archive 1965–1985

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Stephen H. Grant

A continuation of the series looking at Folger Shakespeare Library postcards.

The Queen and Pungent Times: Elizabeth I and the politics of smell
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The Queen and Pungent Times: Elizabeth I and the politics of smell

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Renée A. Bricker

Folger Fellow Renée Bricker uses the senses as a way to explore life during the reign of Elizabeth I.

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