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Box 04

 Container

Contains 10 Results:

Dennis M. Powers maritime papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-043
Abstract

The Dennis M. Powers papers contain research materials including interviews and notes used in the authorship of several books

Dates: Majority of material found within 1962-2000s

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

Photograph of Dennis Powers, 2005

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 2
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.02
Scope and Contents

The photograph depicts Dennis Powers crouching next to a folder of lighthouse photographs.

Dates: 2005

Lightship Columbia brochure

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 3
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.03
Scope and Contents

The brochure is for the Lightship Columbia from the Columbia River Maritime Museum. It contains information about the operation and technical specifications of the vessel.

Dates: 1792-2007

Instructions to Light Keepers, 1911

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 4
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.04
Scope and Contents

The book "Instructions to Light Keepers" is a publication of the Government Printing Office, and was given to lighthouse keepers as a handbook.

Dates: Publication: 1911

Postcards

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 11
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.11
Scope and Contents

The two postcards are from 'Point Saint George Lighthouse' and depict the lighthouse on their picture side. The reverse contains a small amount of informational text and a 'St. George Reef' seal. A thirdThe other postcard has an image of Crescent City.

Dates: 1792-2007

Lighthouse Digest, 2002

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 12
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.12
Scope and Contents

The magazine contains an article about the return of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse's dome to the tower after it was removed for renovation.

Dates: Publication: 2002

Yaquina Head Light Station: Historical Odds and Ends, 1999

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 13
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.13
Scope and Contents

The booklet contains information about the Yaquina Head Light Station and the man who built it, Henry Robert.

Dates: Publication: 1999

California Coast & Ocean, 2006

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 15
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.15
Scope and Contents

The magazine includes articles about lighthouses and events along the California Coast and information about the preservation of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse.

Dates: Publication: 2006

The Keeper's Log, 2006

 Item — Box: 04, Object: 16
Identifier: MSS043:03.04.16
Scope and Contents

The periodical contains articles about various lighthouses around the United States. Featured lighthouses include Burnt Island Lighthouse, the Pharos of Alexandria, and Scotch Cap Light Station.

Dates: Publication: 2006