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The Folger is an independent institution, administered by
Amherst College (alma mater of Henry Folger). We are located right next to the Library of Congress and across an intersection from the Supreme Court, but we are not part of the federal government. "The Folger Shakespeare Library" encompasses
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Alternatively, once you've signed in with the guard at the front desk, continue down the hallway and take the elevator (on your left past the entrance to the
Reading Room) down to the basement level (the button marked "B"). Turn right upon exiting, and enter the set of doors marked "Board Room"
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Once you've signed in with the guard at the front desk, continue down the hallway and take the stairs (first door on your left) down to the basement level. Turn left at the base of the stairs, and continue to the set of double doors marked "Board Room" on your
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Our main entrance is the one at the corner of
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The Folger's collection is not open for browsing in person, but we will have a selection of print reference works available for consultation. If you are interested in a specific topic, feel free to search our catalog,
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We will focus on articles about early modern history, literature, and art, but participants are welcome to work on any other early modern- or
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Nope! They were founded by members of the same family, however - Henry C. Folger (our founder) was a nephew of J.A. Folger, the founder of
Folgers Coffee.
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