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:
Research materials for “Sentinel of the Seas”, 1792-2007
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.
Research materials related to Saint George Reef lighthouse, 1883, 1968-1995
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.
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.
Research of gold bars, 2002-2004
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.
Research on lighthouse keepers, 2005
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.
Research on the 20th anniversary of the Cresent City tsunamis, 1964, 1984, 1994
Research on tsunamis, 1998-2005
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.
Research on tsunamis and the California area, 1999-2004
Research on tsunamis in the U.S. and Japan, 1999
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.
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.
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 350
- Collection 2
- Subject
- Shipwrecks 173
- Ships and Shipping 151
- Authorship 72
- Northwest, Pacific 60
- Natural disasters 46
- Lighthouses 34
- Crescent City (Calif.) 30
- California 13
- History, Local 11
- Photographs 11
- Law 9
- Interviews 7
- personal narratives 7
- Oregon 4
- Biography 3
- Tourism 3
- Alaska 2
- Businesses and Corporations 2
- City and Town Life 2
- Coin dealers 2
- Maps 2
- research notes 2
- Architectural Drawings 1
- Documentary photographs 1
- Expeditions and Adventure 1
- Geology 1
- Gold Hill (Or.) 1
- History 1
- Oregon, Southern 1
- Parks and Playgrounds 1
- Poetry 1
- Publishers and Publishing 1
- Sports and Recreation 1
- Tsunamis 1 + ∧ less