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Powers, Dennis M.

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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

 File — Box 04: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124130], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS043.02.04.06
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2002-2004

Field Activities, 2000-2005

 File — Box 04: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124130], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS043.02.04.04
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2000-2005

Gary Clawson interview, 1999-2001

 File — Box 10: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124080], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS043:01.10.02
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1999-2001

Gold, booze, and camels, 2002-2004

 File — Box 06: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124155], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS043.02.06.01
Scope and Contents

Various articles on the wreck, salvage, treasure, and rights to the SS Brother Jonathan.

Dates: 2002-2004

Gold Hill book manuscript, 2010

 File — Box 01: Series MSS044:01 [Barcode: 35138008244359], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS044:01.04
Scope and Contents

Book manuscript for Dennis Powers' Immages of America book on the town of Gold Hill, Oregon

Dates: 2010

Gold Rush Steamers

 File — Box 02: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124114], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS043.02.02.10
Scope and Contents

The book by Ernest A. Wiltsee entitled "Gold Rush Steamers of the Pacific." Photocopied by Dennis Powers.

Dates: 1916-2009

Greyhounds of the Sea, 2000s

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124122], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS043.02.03.05
Scope and Contents

"The Story of the American Clipper Ship Greyhounds of the Sea" by Carl C. Cutler. Photocopied by Dennis Powers.

Dates: 2000s

Guide to Records in the National Archives - Pacific Sierra Region, 1995

 Item — Box 13: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124221], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS043:02.13.02
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1995

Handwritten notes, 1999

 File — Box 09: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124072], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS043:01.09.04
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1999

Hannon Library Presentation, 2005

 File — Box 11: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124098], Object: 23
Identifier: MSS043:01.11.23
Scope and Contents

A DVD that contains a presentation given by Dennis Powers at the Hannon Library at SOU about his book "The Raging Sea."

Dates: 2005

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 350
Collection 2
 
Subject
Shipwrecks 173
Ships and Shipping 151
Authorship 72
Northwest, Pacific 60
Natural disasters 46