The Collation

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Folger Fellow Kasie Alt explores Eva Maria Garrick’s role in the landscaping of their Hampton estate.

Former Folger-Dumbarton fellow Campbell Hannan examines archival silences and what we can and must do to reveal them.