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Natural disasters

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:

Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2004

 File — Box 10: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124080], Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS043:01.10.08
Scope and Contents

The newspaper articles from the Oregonian and the Medford Mail Tribune about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Dates: 2004

KTVL Dark Disaster, 2004

 File — Box 11: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124098], Object: 21
Identifier: MSS043:01.11.21
Scope and Contents

A DVD that contains a television program entitled "Dark Disaster" about a tsunami and broadcast on KTVL-TV.

Dates: 2004

Materials on the Cresent City tsunami, 1964, 1985

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124015], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS043:01.03.09
Scope and Contents

The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami in Crescent City and stories about the damage. Powers has designated and ordered the reports by type. These types include clean up, politics, ham radio, gasoline, security, and fires.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1964, 1985

Materials regarding the book “The Raging Sea”, 1999-2000s

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS043:01
Scope and Contents

The series contains materials related to Dennis Powers' historical research and the writing of the book “The Raging Sea." The materials include papers concerning the publication and the promotion for the book. “The Raging Sea" was published in 2005.

Dates: 1999-2000s

Mega Disasters

 File — Box 11: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124098], Object: 15
Identifier: MSS043:01.11.15
Scope and Contents

A digital video disc from Creative Differences Productions entitled "Mega Disasters West Coast Tsunami."

Dates: 1999-2000s

National Public Radio, 2005

 File — Box 11: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124098], Object: 19
Identifier: MSS043:01.11.19
Scope and Contents

A compact disc-R entitled "National Public Radio Crescent City Tsunami 2005."

Dates: 2005

Newspaper articles, 1964

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124015], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS043:01.03.05
Scope and Contents

The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. There is also an article entitled "Dog Senses Tidal Wave, Boy Saved."

Dates: 1964

Newspaper articles, 1964-1999

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124015], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS043:01.03.07
Scope and Contents The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. Also included are a few articles concerning the 10th and 20th anniversary of the event. Research materials were retrieved...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1964-1999

Newspaper articles, 1964

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124015], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS043:01.03.10
Scope and Contents

The newspaper articles, published in 1964, concern the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes relate to the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami.

Dates: 1964

Newspaper articles with Dennis Powers' handwritten notes, 1964

 File — Box 03: Series MSS043:01 [Barcode: 35138008124015], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS043:01.03.06
Scope and Contents

The newspaper articles from 1964, include Mr. Powers' handwritten notes about the tsunami in Crescent City. Articles and notes concern the destruction of the infrastructure and the stories of the victims of the tsunami. The materials relate to the earthquake originating in Anchorage, Alaska that caused the tsunami and stories about the damage caused by the earthquake. Also included are a few articles not relating to the tsunami.

Dates: 1964