Northwest, Pacific
Found in 60 Collections and/or Records:
A proposal for "The Dragon's Roar", 2007
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.
Agony and Death, 1990
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.
American Merchant Steamships, 2002-2004
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.
Annual report of the Light House Board, bulk: 2005, 1881
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.
Articles concerning lighthouses, 2006
The articles describe the restoration of many lighthouses and the life of lighthouse keepers. Featured lighthouses include Saint George Reef and Thomas Point Shoal.
Articles on the Saint George Reef Lighthouse Historic Places Registration, 2005
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.
Artifacts and lawsuits, 1998-2004
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.
Brother Jonathan Cemetery, 2002-2004
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.
Correspondence and interview notes, 2005-2006
The correspondence concerns research about people connected to the construction, operation, and rebuilding of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse. Featured people include Alexander Ballantyne, Albert Henry Payson, John E. Lind, Theophilus Magruder, David Chalmers, Floyd Shelton, Don Nuss, John R. Trewavas, and Guy Towers.
Disaster logs, 2002-2008
The materials concern shipwrecks in the Pacific Northwest and includes a copy of the "Disaster Log of Ships" by Jim Gibbs.