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:
Newspaper and magazine reviews, 2005-2011
Newspaper articles, 1964
The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. There is also an article entitled "Dog Senses Tidal Wave, Boy Saved."
Newspaper articles, 1964-1999
Newspaper articles, 1964
The newspaper articles, published in 1964, concern the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes relate to the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami.
Newspaper articles with Dennis Powers' handwritten notes, 1964
The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. Also included are a few articles not relating to the tsunami.
Newspaper articles with handwritten notes, 1964-1998
The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. Additional documents concern the USSR and a bloodmobile in Jackson County, Oregon.
Newspaper articles with handwritten notes, 1964, 1985, 1994
The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. Additional articles about the Crescent City tsunami were published in1985 and 1994.
Newspaper articles with handwritten notes, 1964
Newspaper articles with handwritten notes and images, 1964
Newspaper clippings, 1984-2000
The materials include numerous newspaper articles regarding the tsunami in Crescent City, CA, in 1964. Articles address anniversaries, histories, visitor's guides, salmon, lousy weather, and president Bill Clinton.
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