Roseburg library to host Oakland author

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library invites the community to an evening with local author Betty Tamm at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5.

Tamm will share her book, "Sisters in Siam: Two Sisters Journey Through Life on the Fringe of Famous," a retrospective about her grandmother and great-aunt who started their careers in Siam and knew the King and members of the royal family. Tamm's grandmother, Phyllis, was a children's book author, and Tamm’s great-aunt, Margaret, was an artist and illustrator.

Margaret had a successful career in New York 100 years ago, when it was difficult to be accepted as a professional woman. The University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives preserved boxes of her works and letters.

Tamm, who is the retired CEO of NeighborWorks Umpqua and the current owner of Triple Oak Wine Vault in Oakland, will display original works and other mementos, and sell and sign copies of her book.

The free program will be held at the library, 1409 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd. For more information, contact Roseburg Public Library staff at 541-492-7050 or library@roseburgor.gov.