Box 03
Contains 9 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.
Saint George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society documents, 2005-2007
The papers refer to the preservation and operation of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse and the wreck of the steamer 'S.S. Brother Jonathan'. Featured people include John Gibbons.
Rough draft of "Sentinel of the Seas", 2007
The early drafts of the first two chapters of "Sentinel of the Seas," contain notations in pen and handwritten notes.
Proof copy of "Sentinel of the Seas", 2007
The uncorrected proof copy of "Sentinel of the Seas."
A proposal for "The Dragon's Roar", 2007
The proposal is for "Sentinel of the Seas" (formerly know as "The Dragon's Roar"), and meant to be sent to publishers. The proposal includes chapter breakdowns and sample passages from the manuscript.
Correspondence and publicity documents, 2007
The correspondence concerns radio appearances as part of the publicity for the book. Also included are various catalogs which contain advertisements for the book.
Articles and flyers, 2006-2007
The newspaper clippings of articles concern reviews of the book "Sentinal of the Seas." The flyers and mailers concern the lecturing tour surrounding the release of the book.
Correspondence and interview notes, 2005-2006
The correspondence concerns research about people connected to the construction, operation, and rebuilding of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse. Featured people include Alexander Ballantyne, Albert Henry Payson, John E. Lind, Theophilus Magruder, David Chalmers, Floyd Shelton, Don Nuss, John R. Trewavas, and Guy Towers.