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Fourth Floor Frieze

The names of 35 distinguished Illinois authors are etched into the 4th floor frieze of the Illinois State Library Building.

  • Portait of Eliza Farnham
    Eliza Farnham
    California, in-doors and out; My early days; Ideal attained...
  • Portait of Hamlin Garland
    Hamlin Garland
    A member of the third house; Boy life on the prairie; Cavanagh, forest ranger...
  • Portait of James Jones
    James Jones
    Some came running; From here to eternity; The merry month of May...
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