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Box 01

 Container

Contains 12 Results:

Dennis M. Powers maritime papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-043
Abstract

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

Dates: Majority of material found within 1962-2000s

Research materials for “Sentinel of the Seas”, 1792-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS043:03
Scope and Contents

The series contains materials related to Dennis Powers' historical research and the writing of the book “Sentinel of the Seas." The materials include papers concerning the publication and the promotion for the book. “Sentinel of the Seas" was published in 2007.

Dates: 1792-2007

John Gibbons' interview, 2005-2007

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.01
Scope and Contents

In the interview, John Gibbons discusses his time as a Coast Guardsman working in lighthouses. Other materials include correspondence, articles, and notes on the history of various lighthouses. The lighthouses discussed include Saint George Reef, Wolf Rock, and Seal Rock.

Dates: 2005-2007

John Olsen, Keeper of St. George Reef Light-station , 2005

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.02
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of letters from John Olsen, Keeper of St. George Reef Light-station written in 1906. Correspondence concerns genealogical research regarding George Ballentine (possibly Ballantyne) and John Lind.

Dates: 2005

Saint George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society documents, 2005-2007

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.03
Scope and Contents

The file includes photocopied documents from the Saint George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society. The correspondence concerns genealogical research regarding George Ballentine (possibly Ballantyne) and John Trewavas.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2005-2007

Saint George Reef Lighthouse, 2005-2007

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.05
Scope and Contents

The research materials focus on the Saint George Reef Lighthouse. A written first-hand account by Michael Mavris is included.

Dates: 2005-2007

Articles concerning lighthouses, 2006

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.04
Scope and Contents

The articles describe the restoration of many lighthouses and the life of lighthouse keepers. Featured lighthouses include Saint George Reef and Thomas Point Shoal.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 2006

History of Saint George Reef Lighthouse, 2002-2006

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.06
Scope and Contents

The research materials focus on the Saint George Reef Lighthouse. The newspaper article notes the wreck the steamer, Brother Jonathan. Additional newspaper articles, records from the National Archives, and United States Coast Guard documents provide historical references and mention Fred Permenter.

Dates: 2002-2006

Articles on the Saint George Reef Lighthouse Historic Places Registration, 2005

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.07
Scope and Contents

The documents announce the inclusion of the Saint George Reef Light Station in the National Register of Historic Places. The papers also note the identities of keepers and the general history of the station.

Dates: 2005

Journal articles, 2005

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS043:03.01.08
Scope and Contents

The journal articles pertain to the history of lighthouses and keepers. Featured lighthouses include Tillamook Rock, Alexandria, and Saint George Reef. Featured people include Winslow Lewis and Duane "Fergy" Ferguson.

Dates: 2005