ผู้เขียน: Diane L. Goeres-Gardner

Diane L. Goeres-Gardner is a retired educator turned historian. This is her third Arcadia book and sixth published book about Oregon history. John Ritter worked in the Oregon State Penitentiary for 30 years, retiring in 2005. He is an adjunct professor of history at both Linfield College and Corban University. Both authors have used their extensive skills and experience to bring the reader many interesting details from inside the walls of OSP.