Box 02
Contains 12 Results:
Dennis M. Powers maritime papers
The Dennis M. Powers papers contain research materials including interviews and notes used in the authorship of several books
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.
"Terrible Tilly" expanded edition, 1998
A photocopy of the book "Terrible Tilly," about the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Dennis Powers created the photocopy during his research.
Tillamook Light, 1979
A photocopy of the book Tillamook Light, about the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Dennis Powers created the photocopy during his research.
Annual report of the Light House Board, bulk: 2005, 1881
The documents relate to lighthouses and their operation. Featured lighthouses include Tillamook Rock, Saint George Reef, Point Sur, Cape Hatteras, and Minot's Ledge. The 1881 publication date refers to a full photocopy of the Annual Report of the Light House Board for that year.
Shipwrecks and Lighthouses, bulk: 2005, bulk: 1985-1992
The documents relate to shipwrecks and the history of lighthouses, notably the wreck of the SS City of Rio de Janeiro and the building of Saint George Reef lighthouse. The earlier publication dates refer to the book Lighthouses of the Pacific, published in 1992, and an edition of The Keepers Log from 1985, both of which have been photocopied.
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.
Saint George Reef lighthouse history, 2006
The material concern the history of the Saint George Reef lighthouse. Notably the daily lives of keepers and the darkening of the tower in 1975.
Rights releases and photographs, 2005
The rights releases allow the use of the various pictures in the publication of "The Dragon's Roar," by Dennis Powers. The photographs are of multiple lighthouses, many of which are unlabeled.
Rights releases and photographs, 2005-2006
The rights releases allow the use of the various pictures in the publication of "The Dragon's Roar," by Dennis Powers. The photographs are of various lighthouses, many of which are unlabeled. There are photographs from a former keeper also included in the collection.