Box 04

An excerpt from "Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer." The text tells the story of the disastrous sinking of the side-wheeler, the Yankee Blade.

The items relate to the lawsuit that determined the rightful owner of the treasure from the S.S. Brother Jonathan. Much of the material found here refers to the gold bars owned by the Lily family, which turned out not to be from the Brother Jonathan steamer after all.

The items relate to the lawsuit that determined the rightful owner of the treasure from the S.S. Brother Jonathan. Much of the material found here refers to Dwight Manley, a numismatist, who also maintained a career as a sports agent for professional basketball players.

The series contains materials related to Dennis Powers' historical research and the writing of the books “Treasure Ship," and "Taking the Sea." The materials include papers concerning the publication and the promotion for the book. “Treasure Ship" was published in 2006. “Taking the Sea,” was published in 2009.