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 | Opal Whiteley
Enjoy this talk by Steve Williamson in July 2021 about the Mysteries of Opal Whiteley. Enjoy exploring the Many Mysteries of Opal Whiteley. Steve has collected over twenty mysteries in Whiteley’s life and writings. This talk was done at the Axe and Fiddle, a...
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...
