Northwest, Pacific

The proposal is for "Sentinel of the Seas" (formerly know as "The Dragon's Roar"), and meant to be sent to publishers. The proposal includes chapter breakdowns and sample passages from the manuscript.

An excerpt from "Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer." The text tells the story of the disastrous sinking of the side-wheeler, the Yankee Blade.

The articles concern Brother Jonathan and other steamships. The most prominent item is the "American Merchant Steamships" by Cedric Nevitt of the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Oregon.

The documents relate to lighthouses and their operation. Featured lighthouses include Tillamook Rock, Saint George Reef, Point Sur, Cape Hatteras, and Minot's Ledge. The 1881 publication date refers to a full photocopy of the Annual Report of the Light House Board for that year.

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

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.

The materials concern a lawsuit to determine who had rights to the treasure contained on the Brother Jonathan steamship, as well as lists and newspapers about the artifacts found therein.

The materials pertain to the Brother Jonathan treasure ship. Much of these materials relate to the Brother Jonathan Cemetery in Crescent City, CA, a shrine to the memory of those who perished in the wreck of the historical ship. Also included here are other items related to the Brother Jonathan such as internet articles about the shipwreck and the history of San Francisco.

The magazine includes articles about lighthouses and events along the California Coast and information about the preservation of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse.

The manuscript covers the area of the Cascade Range Forest Reserve, Oregon. Kay used the text in researching Southern Oregon. The book was copied Kay Atwood for local history research.