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 352 Collections and/or Records:
Federal Wreck Diving Regulations, 2002-2004
The materials describe the dive for the treasure on the shipwrecked Brother Jonathan and the related legal case between Deep Sea Research and the state of California.
Field Activities, 2000-2005
A report of field activities on the S.S. Brother Jonathan. Also included are articles about the last guano traders and the sailor "Dynamite" Johnny O'Brien.
Gary Clawson interview, 1999-2001
The four sony microcassettes document an interview with Gary Clawson. Additional materials include handwritten notes, newspaper clippings concerning tsunamis, a bundle of information about Robert K. Gessaro, Ph.D. from NOAA, various business cards from businesses and individuals from Crescent City, CA. and correspondences between Dennis Powers and the editor for the Del Norte Daily Triplicate and the Del Norte Historical Society.
Gold, booze, and camels, 2002-2004
Various articles on the wreck, salvage, treasure, and rights to the SS Brother Jonathan.
Gold Hill book manuscript, 2010
Book manuscript for Dennis Powers' Immages of America book on the town of Gold Hill, Oregon
Gold Rush Steamers
The book by Ernest A. Wiltsee entitled "Gold Rush Steamers of the Pacific." Photocopied by Dennis Powers.
Greyhounds of the Sea, 2000s
"The Story of the American Clipper Ship Greyhounds of the Sea" by Carl C. Cutler. Photocopied by Dennis Powers.
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.
Handwritten notes, 1999
Dennis Powers' handwritten research notes concerning "The Raging Sea." Included are correspondences between Mr. Powers and people he has interviewed for the book, transcripts of interviews, and a summary of chapter eleven.
Hannon Library Presentation, 2005
A DVD that contains a presentation given by Dennis Powers at the Hannon Library at SOU about his book "The Raging Sea."
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- California 13
- History, Local 11
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- Law 9
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- personal narratives 7
- Oregon 4
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