Box 11

Abstract

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

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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.

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The item is an "uncorrected proof" version of Powers' book entitled Treasure Ship, published in September of 2006 by Citadel Press.

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The revised proposal concerns an early iteration of Powers' "Taking the Sea" for Jeanne Fredericks Literary Agency, Inc. dated 8-1-06. At this time, the working title was "Master Wrecker: The Adventurous World of Captain Whitelaw." Included are some pictures from Whitelaw's era with captions.

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The text titled "Master Wrecker: The Adventurous World of Captain Whitelaw" contains undated sample chapters from an early draft iteration of Powers' "Taking the Sea."

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Three copies of book jackets for Powers' novel, Treasure Ship. The materials are undated.

Scope and Contents The press, promotion, and correspondence materials relate to Powers' two books, Treasure Ship and Taking the Sea. Included in this collection of documents is the correspondence between Powers and various individuals regarding the promotion of his two books and their reception. There are interviews, promotion of speaking engagements and book signings, published reviews of the books, and various other writeups about Powers and his writings. These materials take the form of printed...

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The materials mostly include email correspondence between Powers and various correspondents regarding the promotion of his book, Treasure Ship. This correspondence involves multiple speaking engagements, book signings, advertisements, and interviews. Also included are some transcripts of those interviews and other materials related to the book.

Scope and Contents The press, promotion, and correspondence materials relate to Powers' two books, Treasure Ship and Taking the Sea. Included in this collection of documents is the correspondence between Powers and various individuals regarding the promotion of his two books and their reception. There are interviews, promotion of speaking engagements and book signings, published reviews of the books, and various other writeups about Powers and his writings. These materials take the form of printed...

Scope and Contents The press, promotion, and correspondence materials relate to Powers' two books, Treasure Ship and Taking the Sea. Included in this collection of documents is the correspondence between Powers and various individuals regarding the promotion of his two books and their reception. There are interviews, promotion of speaking engagements and book signings, published reviews of the books, and various other writeups about Powers and his writings. These materials take the form of printed...