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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:

Research materials for “Sentinel of the Seas”, 1792-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS043:03
Scope and Contents

The series contains materials related to Dennis Powers' historical research and the writing of the book “Sentinel of the Seas." The materials include papers concerning the publication and the promotion for the book. “Sentinel of the Seas" was published in 2007.

Dates: 1792-2007

Research materials related to Saint George Reef lighthouse, 1883, 1968-1995

 File — Box 02: Series MSS043:03 [Barcode: 35138008124262], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS043:03.02.05
Scope and Contents

The documents relate to the history of the Saint George Reef lighthouse. In particular, the reasons for the station's construction, the operation of the tower, and the dismantling and renovation of the site in more recent years.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1883, 1968-1995

Research notes, 2005

 File — Box 05: Series MSS043:03 [Barcode: 35138008124296], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS043:03.05.02
Scope and Contents

The materials include Mr. Powers' research notes, newspaper and journal articles, and excerpts from books. Correspondence regarding the research materials is included.

Dates: 2005

Research of gold bars, 2002-2004

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:02 [Barcode: 35138008124122], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS043.02.03.03
Scope and Contents

The materials concern gold bars allegedly recovered from the Brother Jonathan treasure ship. Included research materials focus on the treasure on Brother Jonathan as well as a list of weights and measures.

Dates: 2002-2004

Research on lighthouse keepers, 2005

 File — Box 01: Series MSS043:03 [Barcode: 35138008124254], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.10
Scope and Contents

The photocopied articles pertain to the keepers of lighthouses and the history of the Coast Guard on the west coast. One article concerns the role of women.

Dates: 2005

Research on the 20th anniversary of the Cresent City tsunamis, 1964, 1984, 1994

 File — Box 02: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124007], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS043:01.02.09
Scope and Contents 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 shipwrecks caused by the high waves. 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 cover the 20th anniversary of the tsunami in Crescent City and provide the stories of survivors...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1964, 1984, 1994

Research on tsunamis, 1998-2005

 File — Box 02: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124007], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS043:01.02.03
Scope and Contents

A collection of all of the articles that Powers retrieved from the internet between the years 1998 and 2005. Various items in this folder address the 1964 tsunami in Alaska, west coast shipwrecks and treasure, tsunamis of the then current future, coins salvaged from shipwrecks, poor weather and its effects on the fishing industry, and various articles explaining tsunamis in the west and the possibility of tsunamis occurring in other portions of the United States.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1998-2005

Research on tsunamis and the California area, 1999-2004

 File — Box 02: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124007], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS043:01.02.04
Scope and Contents A collection of all of the articles that Powers retrieved from the internet between the years 1999 and 2004. Various items in this folder address the 1964 tsunami in Alaska, tsunamis of the then current future, numerous articles explaining tsunamis in the west and the possibility of tsunamis occurring in other portions of the United States, the history of Del Norte County in California, information on the Pelican Bay State Prison, and information about lighthouses in Northern...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1999-2004

Research on tsunamis in the U.S. and Japan, 1999

 File — Box 02: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124007], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS043:01.02.05
Scope and Contents

A collection of all of the articles that Powers retrieved from the internet in 1999. Many items in this folder address the 1964 tsunami in Alaska, tsunamis of the then current future, numerous articles explaining tsunamis in the west and the possibility of tsunamis occurring in other portions of the United States, and additional information about tsunamis in the US and Japan.

Dates: 1999

Resource list, directory, and correspondence, 2000-2001

 File — Box 01: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008123991], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS043:01.01.01
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2000-2001

Additional filters:

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