The Collation
Research and Exploration at the Folger
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George Saunders in happier times
The tale of George Saunders and his hopes for a wife.
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Engraving the Courtesan: Sex Work and “The Renaissance” in Victorian Books
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.
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Exit, Pursued by a Polar? Bear
A brief look at Shakespeare’s most famous stage direction.
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Re-Framing the Copy
Folger Fellow Nora Epstein explores the work of the copier Thomas Trevelyon.
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Reattribution of M.a.11, An account of the many fine seats of noblemen &c. (1763)
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.
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Interview and excerpt: Jennie M. Votava, Shakespeare’s Histories On Screen: Adaptation, Race and Intersectionality
An interview with Dr. Jennie M. Votava and an excerpt from her 2023 book, Shakespeare’s Histories On Screen: Adaptation, Race and Intersectionality.
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Postcards in the (home) archive 1965–1985
A continuation of the series looking at Folger Shakespeare Library postcards.
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The Queen and Pungent Times: Elizabeth I and the politics of smell
Folger Fellow Renée Bricker uses the senses as a way to explore life during the reign of Elizabeth I.
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David and Eva Garricks’ Villa at Hampton: Shakespeare in the Landscape
Folger Fellow Kasie Alt explores Eva Maria Garrick’s role in the landscaping of their Hampton estate.
Silence
Former Folger-Dumbarton fellow Campbell Hannan examines archival silences and what we can and must do to reveal them.
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The Royal Arctic Theatre and HMS Resolute
During the seemingly-endless heat waves of summer, I am drawn to reading about polar exploration. A few years ago I mentioned to a Folger colleague that I had just finished reading Alfred Lansing’s Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage, and they replied,…
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Interview and excerpt: Debapriya Sarkar, Possible Knowledge: The Literary Forms of Early Modern Science
An interview with Dr. Debapriya Sarkar and an excerpt from her 2023 book, Possible Knowledge: The Literary Forms of Early Modern Science.