Emery John San Souci (July 24, 1857 – August 10, 1936) was an American merchant and politician from Rhode Island.

He worked for that company until 1890 when he opened a shoe and clothing store business with his brothers in Providence.

[10] In 1921 he was elected Governor of Rhode Island,[11] in large part due to the strong support of women voters.

1921 was the first year women were allowed to vote in state elections in Rhode Island.

[14] He won reappointment under Presidents Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and held the position until his retirement in 1935.