Illinois Authors

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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.

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  Lorraine Hansberry

  A Raisin in the Sun; To Be Young, Gifted, and Black; The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window...
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  Abraham Lincoln

  Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address; The Language of Liberty; The Gettysburg Address...
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  Elia Wilkinson Peattie

  The precipice; Our chosen land; Newcomers...

The Complete list of names

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