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Resource Guide: 'The Personal Librarian' by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

On September 7, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Belle da Costa Greene and the Folgers.


LEARN more about the real Belle da Costa Greene

COMPARE with the founders of the Folger Shakespeare Library

EXPLORE both collections

We would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of this program

Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Junior League of Washington

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