Powers, Dennis M.
Biography
Dennis M. Powers first began writing poetry while practicing law in Santa Barbara. Later his work expanded to include newspaper and magazine articles, fiction, and nonfiction books.
His early nonfiction works include Legal Street Smarts (1994), Beating the Tough Times (1995), Legal Expense Defense (1995), The Office Romance (1998), and The Internet Legal Guide (2001). In 2005, Dennis published The Raging Sea, his first book about maritime stories and events. Other books in this genre include Treasure Ship (2006), Sentinel of the Seas (2007), Taking the Sea (2008), and Tales of the Seven Seas: The Escapades of Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien (2010).
Living in Ashland, Oregon inspired Dennis to research local history. He wrote hundreds of scripts and historical treatises for local radio programs. He created the local history book, Images of America: Gold Hill (2010) to benefit the Gold Hill Historical Society. He also created an audiobook, “Past and Present: What You Might Not Know (But Want To) About Southern Oregon History" (2013) and used the proceeds to contribute to local charitable causes.
Dennis received a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado in Boulder, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. He is Professor Emeritus of business law at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon and resides there with his wife, Judy.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Across the Continent, 1866
Excerpts of chapters from a book entitled "Across the Continent: A Summer's Journey."
Correspondence and documents, 2005
The materials include several excerpts from annual reports between 1874-1904, a construction report of 1892, and correspondence addressed to Dennis Powers regarding a review of an early draft of his book. The documents are from historical sources and concern the funding and construction of the Saint George Reef lighthouse.
Correspondence from John Gibbons, 2005
The correspondence contains photographs of the St. George Rock lighthouse.
Guide to Records in the National Archives - Pacific Sierra Region, 1995
The research guide describes the Pacific Sierra Region of the National Archives in San Bruno, California (1995) compiled by Larisa K. Miller and Nancy Malan.
J. Ross Browne, 1969
An excerpt of the book, "J. Ross Browne": His letters, journals, and writings. J. Ross Browne was an artist, traveler, and journalist.
Lighthouse images, 2000-2005
The series of photographs concern lighthouses, lighthouse employees, lighthouse builders, and construction. The St. George Rock lighthouse is featured.
Materials regarding the book “The Raging Sea”, 1999-2000s
The series contains materials related to Dennis Powers' historical research and the writing of the book “The Raging Sea." The materials include papers concerning the publication and the promotion for the book. “The Raging Sea" was published in 2005.
Research notes, 2005
The materials include Mr. Powers' research notes, newspaper and journal articles, and excerpts from books. Correspondence regarding the research materials is included.
Resource list, directory, and correspondence, 2000-2001
The materials include a resource list, directory, and correspondence. Also included is a list of publications and newspaper articles concerning tsunamis and earthquakes. The notable items are lists of contacts, and emails with Leola Jewett and Robert Cessaro of NOAA regarding tsunamis and earthquakes.
Scenery of the Plains, Mountains and Mines, 1855
A photocopied excerpt of the book, "Scenery of the Plains, Mountains, and Mines" by Frank Langworthy.
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