Emily Jordan Folger

Emily Jordan Folger

Co-founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library
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Emily Jordan Folger (May 15, 1858 – February 21, 1936), was the wife of Henry Clay Folger and the co-founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library. During her husband's lifetime, she assisted him in building the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. After his death in 1930, she funded the completion of the Folger Shakespeare Library to house the collection, remaining involved with its administration until her death in 1936.

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Emily Jordan Folger was born on Saturday, 15 May 1858 in Ironton, Ohio. They died on Friday, 21 February 1936. Their zodiac star sign were Taurus.

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21 February 1936
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