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Box 05

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Contains 8 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

Correspondence and documents, 2005

 File — Box: 05, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS043:03.05.01
Scope and Contents

The materials include several excerpts from annual reports between 1874-1904, a construction report of 1892, and correspondence addressed to Dennis Powers regarding a review of an early draft of his book. The documents are from historical sources and concern the funding and construction of the Saint George Reef lighthouse.

Dates: 2005

Research notes, 2005

 File — Box: 05, 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

Lighthouse images, 2000-2005

 File — Box: 05, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS043:03.05.03
Scope and Contents

The series of photographs concern lighthouses, lighthouse employees, lighthouse builders, and construction. The St. George Rock lighthouse is featured.

Dates: 2000-2005

Correspondence from John Gibbons, 2005

 File — Box: 05, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS043:03.05.04
Scope and Contents

The correspondence contains photographs of the St. George Rock lighthouse.

Dates: 2005

St. George Reef materials, 2005-2006

 File — Box: 05, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS043:03.05.05
Scope and Contents

The materials include a book excerpts and a bulletin from the U.S. Lighthouse Society. The documents reference sailing, lighthouses, particularly the St. George Reef lighthouse.

Dates: 2005-2006

Maps

 File — Box: 05, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS043:03.05.06
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of several nautical maps concerning the St. George Reef lighthouse area.

Dates: 1792-2007

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