Steve McQuiddy

Steve McQuiddy writes and lectures on the eccentric margins of our history and culture. His books include Here on the Edge, a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and The Fantastic Tale of Opal Whiteley, featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Experience.

Author's Entries

  • Eugene

    Eugene is a metropolitan center at the head of the Willamette Valley, approximately 110 miles south of Portland. The seat of Lane County, the city had an estimated population of 166,575 in 2016—nearly equal to the capital city of Salem. Eugene is known for outdoor recreation, bicycle and hiking trails, …

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