Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Bill Willingham, whose book, "Oregon Gold: A History of Mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era" was just published by OSU Press in Corvallis, Oregon.

The history of gold mining in Oregon is not widely known and appreciated. Bill Willingham grew up in Eastern Oregon, and says his new book was about 70 years in the making.

I spoke with Bill Willingham by phone on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

For more information about "Oregon Gold: A History of Mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era" from OSU Press:

https://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/oregon-gold

More info about Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area:

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=174

More info about Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Area:

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=5

CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page for more info about upcoming events with Bill Willingham on December 7, 2025; January 10, 2026 and February 8, 2026:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory

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