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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 Sherwood Anderson
    Sherwood Anderson
    Beyond Desire; Dark Laughter; Certain Things Last...
  • Portait of Jane Addams
    Jane Addams
    A Belated Industry; A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil; Newer Ideals of Peace...
  • Portait of Ring Lardner
    Ring Lardner
    The Big Town; Ring around the bases; How to write short stories...
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