by Steve Williamson | Opal Whiteley
Every town has its legends. Most are unknown to outsiders. However, our legend, Opal Whiteley, is known worldwide. Many visitors come to Cottage Grove each year to see where she lived and wrote about. People love to take selfies by her mural. In 1918 Opal was the most...
by Steve Williamson | Other History
Our Forgotten War with Mexico The Battle of Cerro Gordo, 4/18/1847 By Stephen Williamson, (c) 2015 Cerro Gordo Mountain is located six miles east of Cottage Grove, Oregon. It overlooks Dorena Lake. Anyone in downtown Cottage Grove can see Cerro Gordo Mountain...
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...
