Box 04
Contains 13 Results:
The Dynamite Johnny O'Brien Journals, Vol. 2, 1928-1930
This item is a second and slightly different copy of the second in a series of three volumes of the journals of Captain "Dynamite" Johnny O'Brien. These are photocopies of the microfilm version of the journals housed in the University of Alaska archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library in Fairbanks, Alaska. This volume covers the period roughly from 1889-1909. "The journals, handwritten in pencil, are a narrative of his life and were written between 1928 and 1930."
Hawaii State Archives photos, 1790-2008
The photos are from the Hawaii state archives requested by Powers for his research. Included are copies of photographs of ships, ports, and political figures in Hawaii, mostly from the 19th century. Also included is some correspondence between Powers and the archives office.
Anchorage Museum photos, 1906-2008
These materials include three images of nautical scenes from the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center in Anchorage, Alaska. It seems the photos might have been taken in Nome, Alaska. Also included is the letter sent by the reference specialist to Dennis Powers.
Museum of History & Industry photos, 2006
These materials include four photos from the Museum of History & Industry in Seattle. The first three photos are three different ships, the Victoria, the Eureka, and the Utopia. The fourth photo is of Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien and a sailor. Also included are the order and invoice for the photos. The photos are undated.
Compilation of Dynamite Johnny O'Brien photos, [undated]
These materials constitute a compilation of photos from Powers' research of Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien. These are a consolidated collection of some of the photos from the earlier folders in this box. They seem to be a first draft of photos to be included in his book, Tales of the Seven Seas. The photos are undated.
Captain Dynamite photos and material request/permission forms, 1880-2009
These items include photos and their related material request/permission of use forms from the various entities Powers collected them from in his research on Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien.
Tales of the Seven Seas, early draft section, 2009
The materials include an early draft of a part of Powers' book, Tales of the Seven Seas and a short article on Jack London's Klondike Adventure.
Tales of the Seven Seas, style sheet and page proofs, 2009
The materials consist of a style sheet and page proofs for Powers' Tales of the Seven Seas. The page proofs are dated November 23, 2009.
Tales of the Seven Seas, proposal, 2009
The proposal is for Dennis Powers' book, Tales of the Seven Seas. Included in the proposal are photos to be included in the book. Presumably, the proposal is for a publishing company.
Tales of the Seven Seas, sample chapters, 2009
A collection of sample chapters for Powers' book, Tales of the Seven Seas. The sample includes chapters seven through thirteen.