Box 05

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

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.

A photocopied excerpt of the book, "The Annals of San Francisco."

A photocopied excerpt of the book, "Scenery of the Plains, Mountains, and Mines" by Frank Langworthy.

An excerpt of the book, "J. Ross Browne": His letters, journals, and writings. J. Ross Browne was an artist, traveler, and journalist.

Excerpts and chapters from various books related to the sea and ships. Books included here are titled "From Salt Lake City Westward," "The Wonderful Power of Water," and the "Raw Winds of San Francisco."

The materials relate to shipwrecks and includes two excerpts from a book entitled "Beyond the Mississippi."

The materials relate to San Francisco at the time of the Brother Jonathan.

Excerpts of chapters from a book entitled "Across the Continent: A Summer's Journey."

The materials relate to the laws of ship pilots as preserved by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Additional documents include multiple copies of United States coast surveys, a map of St.George's Reef, acts of Congress related to steamboats, and other materials about shipwrecks in the Pacific Northwest.