Oscar Willis, a.k.a. "Willio"
Today is the birthday of Oscar Willis (Oscar Henry McLain, 1843-1881). Interestingly, though the above photograph of him is in wide circulation (and for good reason, it’s rather disturbing) the only place I was able to find any biographical information on him was in An Authentic History of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. B.P.O.E., indeed. […]