Folger Shakespeare Library - founded by Henry Clay and Emily Folger

The Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill was founded by collectors Henry Clay Folger and Emily Jordan Folger and opened in 1932 to house their Shakespeare collection. The library holds the world's largest collection of materials related to William Shakespeare, including an extensive number of First Folios, and supports research, exhibitions, and public programs. The institution is documented as a major cultural and scholarly center in Washington, D.C., associated with the Folgers' collecting efforts.