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Materials regarding the books “Treasure Ship" and “Taking the Sea”, 1916-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS043:02
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1916-2009

Brother Jonathan files (8 of 8), 1865-2004

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS043:02.07.08
Scope and Contents These materials concern the Brother Jonathan, a paddle steamer carrying a large shipment of gold that struck an uncharted rock near Point St George, off the coast of Crescent City, California, on 30 July 1865. The materials from various sources include newspaper articles, book excerpts, photos, journal articles, and more. These files cover multiple aspects of the Brother Jonathan paddle steamer, including its origins and the building of, shipbuilding practices from that era, the cargo on...
Dates: 1865-2004

Brother Jonathan files (6 of 8), 1851-2004

 File — Box: 07, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS043:02.07.06
Scope and Contents These materials concern the Brother Jonathan, a paddle steamer carrying a large shipment of gold that struck an uncharted rock near Point St George, off the coast of Crescent City, California, on 30 July 1865. The materials from various sources include newspaper articles, book excerpts, photos, journal articles, and more. These files cover multiple aspects of the Brother Jonathan paddle steamer, including its origins and the building of, shipbuilding practices from that era, the cargo on...
Dates: 1851-2004