by Steve Williamson | Opal Whiteley
“OPAL”, by Katherine Beck A Flawed Book about a Flawed Gem Reviewed by Stephen Williamson ** two stars People interested in the writer Opal Whiteley have long waited for an objective biography. It was hoped that K.K. Beck, author of over a dozen pulp...
by Steve Williamson | Opal Whiteley
Did Opal have have Autism/Asperger’s, Not Schizophrenia? I started the Opal Whiteley Memorial in 1994 to talk about subjects that are often taboo like child abuse and schizophrenia. Opal’s life and writings offer important lessons for how we treat people. ...
by Steve Williamson | Opal Whiteley
Our Brothers in the Camps Opal Whiteley, age 17 circa late 1916 English Composition Assignment, Freshman term University of Oregon 520 words NOTE: THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT OF OPAL’S AT THE UO. I HAVE INCLUDED ITS SCANS AND A COMMENTARY Commentary by Steve...
by Steve Williamson | Opal Whiteley
The Lost Grave of Sadie McKibben “A Comforter in Times of Trouble” and a Friend to Opal Whiteley by Stephen H. WilliamsonDedicated to the Memory of Mr. John Wilson “That’s her, that’s Sadie McKibben.” John Wilson said, pointing to a...
by Steve Williamson | Opal Whiteley
Opal Whiteley’s Christian Endeavor Years 1911-1918 In 1916 Opal Whiteley was the brightest and most beloved leader of the Christian Endeavor youth groups. Opal attracted over 5,000 children to join Oregon’s Christian Endeavor in just three years! Opal...
