Northwest, Pacific

The early drafts of the first two chapters of "Sentinel of the Seas," contain notations in pen and handwritten notes.

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

The material concern the history of the Saint George Reef lighthouse. Notably the daily lives of keepers and the darkening of the tower in 1975.

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.

The papers refer to the preservation and operation of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse and the wreck of the steamer 'S.S. Brother Jonathan'. Featured people include John Gibbons.

The materials relate to San Francisco at the time of the Brother Jonathan.

The book, Sentinel of the Seas, by Dennis Powers. The publication describes the history of the St. George Reef Lighthouse located six miles off the Northern California coast.

These materials are related to the settlement known as "Silver City" and include an application for the National Register of Historic Places.

The articles contain information about sunken vessels, California naval history, records of salvaging companies, old newspaper articles about sunken ships, and correspondence addressed to Dennis Powers.