Governor Joseph E. Brown and Wife.

"Governor Brown's statue expresses the dignity and strength of character that enabled him to so adequately accomplish the tremendous tasks of his administration during the critical Civil War period and during his long public career.  His face appears somewhat stern and grave, carved by the weight of his responsibilities.  His hands are very significant; that which holds the scroll representing Law is closed firmly and calmly showing perfect power and control.  The other is in a gentle position of ease and tenderness as it rests lightly on the shoulder of his wife... binding the two figures into a unified group as their mutual love and helpfulness bound their lives into a unit." (from article in folder)

Collection file number 617.1.44