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51. Correspondence, March 1910
Correspondence, March 1910
Description
Correspondence discussing concerns regarding trappers disturbing nesting sites on the Malheur Lake Reservation. Additional topics include the purchase of William Finley’s photographs for the Baldwin Sheep and Land Co. catalogue and inclusion of Finley’s article, “The Cruise of Two Camera Hunters” in the June volume of The Pacific Monthly.
52. Correspondence, September 1910
Correspondence, September 1910
Description
Correspondence discussing William Finley’s lectures for farmers' institutes in California, promoting the agricultural value of birds. Additional topics include a proposal for the federal protection of migratory birds and efforts to remove protection for meadowlarks in California.
53. Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Description
Manuscript that is composed of various manuscripts, with a focus on closing the waterfowl hunting season. The manuscripts concerning the waterfowl include creating legislation to close or limit the hunting season, the practice of baiting, and protecting waterfowl populations. A manuscript discussing russet-backed thrushes is included.
54. Antelope and dog
Antelope and dog
Description
Article describing a pronghorn that was adopted by Sam Bolkan as a fawn. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
55. "Salmon or kilowatts: Columbia River dams threaten great natural resource"
"Salmon or kilowatts: Columbia River dams threaten great natural resource"
Description
Article authored by William Finley discussing the effect of dams on salmon populations.
56. A feathered dive-bomber
A feathered dive-bomber
Description
Article describing a Cooper's hawk preying on birds on the Finley property. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
57. The passing of the California condor
The passing of the California condor
Description
Manuscript discussing how little is known about California condors. The document details physical characteristics and behavior as well as nesting habitats. Features excerpts from "Condor 1."
58. In a heron village
In a heron village
Description
Manuscript describing exploring a nearby village of herons.
59. Photographing a flicker family
Photographing a flicker family
Description
An additional draft of "Photographing a flicker family."
60. Condor 1
Condor 1
Description
Manuscript that details trips to locate and photograph a baby condor.
61. The weaver of the west
The weaver of the west
Description
An additional draft of "The weaver of the west."
62. Compilation of manuscripts on various subjects
Compilation of manuscripts on various subjects
Description
Document includes four short manuscripts. Titles include "The song sparrow", "Wildflowers as a hobby", "The badger", and "Wildlife traffic accidents."
63. Southern Oregon lecture I
Southern Oregon lecture I
Description
Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies.
64. Ibis
Ibis
Description
Manuscript discussing ibises and herons, including physical appearance and habitat.
65. Wintering with the juncos
Wintering with the juncos
Description
Manuscript that was sent to Edgard F. Averill that describes the Finleys' observation of snow birds.
66. Flicker or woodpecker
Flicker or woodpecker
Description
Manuscript that describes the physical characteristics of the subject bird as well as its benefits.
67. The bush-tit
The bush-tit
Description
Manuscript describing a bush-tit, most notably feeding behavior.
68. Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
69. Quawk quawk of marsh lands
Quawk quawk of marsh lands
Description
The article describes the black-crowned night heron, including appearance and habitat. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
70. The invasion of the Englisher
The invasion of the Englisher
Description
Article describing the invasive bird species, the English sparrow (also known as the European house sparrow). Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
71. Probe, the pioneer of the flycatchers
Probe, the pioneer of the flycatchers
Description
This work focuses on phoebes, including the Say's and black phoebe. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
72. The friendly towhee or chewink
The friendly towhee or chewink
Description
Article describing towhees, including one that was briefly adopted by the Finley family. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
73. When the condor sailed the Columbia
When the condor sailed the Columbia
Description
The decline of the California condor is discussed in this article. Once a frequent flyer along the Columbia River in Oregon, the bird has became a stranger as numbers dwindled. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
74. Nighthawk, hunter of the heavens
Nighthawk, hunter of the heavens
Description
Article describing nighthawks, including nests, habitat, and diet. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
75. When a hawk is not a hawk
When a hawk is not a hawk
Description
Article describing nighthawks, including behavior and diet. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
76. Birds that need help
Birds that need help
Description
Article discussing conservation efforts and endangered bird species, including the trumpeter swan, California condor, and bald eagle. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
77. The bush-tit, a bird architect
The bush-tit, a bird architect
Description
Article describing bushtits in California and Oregon, including nests and behavior. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
78. Playing with the birds in New Mexico
Playing with the birds in New Mexico
Description
Article describing the Finley family's encounters with birds in New Mexico, including banding and photographing juncos. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
79. The fur seals of the Pribilofs
The fur seals of the Pribilofs
Description
The manuscript discusses fur seals as well as other coastal animal life, including auklets, shrews, and lemmings.
80. Camera hunting in the northland
Camera hunting in the northland
Description
Manuscript for Nature Magazine article describing the Finley-Church Alaska expedition.
81. Letter and manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond"
Letter and manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond"
Description
The document begins with a letter to Mr. James Horsburgh Jr. in which William L. Finley submitted a brief manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond."
82. The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
Description
Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers.
83. The witches' garden
The witches' garden
Description
Manuscript for a Pacific Monthly article (March 1906) in which William Finley describes his observations of a family of yellowthroats. He discusses the thrill of the hunt when it comes to capturing images of birds.
84. Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935
Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935
Description
Correspondence, articles drafts, and notes discussing the Malheur Lake and Lower Klamath Lake Refuges with a focus on the impact of agricultural projects on the reservations, including water shortages and pollution. Additional topics include concerns about an antelope population limit at the Hart Mountain Game Refuge and the introduction of non-native species to replace dwindling native bird and fish populations.
85. Life blood of birds for fashion
Life blood of birds for fashion
Description
Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California.
86. Birds cannot live without homes
Birds cannot live without homes
Description
Article discussing the establishment of wildlife refuges. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
87. Bird delegation
Bird delegation
Description
Manuscript that depicts a lake trip in which two white herons were spotted and the author fell into the lake when coming face to face with a delegation of waterfowl. Small excerpt from "Home life of birds".
88. Documents discussing homesteading on Steens Mountain and bird refuges in Oregon and California
Documents discussing homesteading on Steens Mountain and bird refuges in Oregon and California
Description
Documents focusing on Lower Klamath Lake, including drainage and proposed reflooding. Other topics include homesteading on Steens Mountain and effects of agriculture on the Clear and Tule Lake Refuges.
89. The American white pelican
The American white pelican
Description
Manuscript that focuses on the American white pelican, which according to this document, has an unattractive appearance. The document also describes how the pelican feeds its young.
90. Searching for white herons
Searching for white herons
Description
Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.
91. List of birds
List of birds
Description
Manuscript with detailed descriptions of bird species the author observed in Harney County.
92. Malheur, the unfortunate
Malheur, the unfortunate
Description
An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.
93. Home life of birds
Home life of birds
Description
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
94. Follow the trails
Follow the trails
Description
Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
95. Mixed lecture manuscripts
Mixed lecture manuscripts
Description
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
96. Golden eagle nearly wrecks car
Golden eagle nearly wrecks car
Description
Manuscript recalling a collision of Mr. Echidnas and an eagle. Fortunately the bird survived and was put into the care of Dr. L. E. Hibbard. The author goes on to point out that this eagle is protected by law but sadly has been exterminated in several parts of the Pacific Northwest.
97. United States vs. State of Oregon (Malheur, Mud, and Harney Lakes)
United States vs. State of Oregon (Malheur, Mud, and Harney Lakes)
98. American Nature Association Alaska trip
American Nature Association Alaska trip
Description
Manuscript that describes Mr. and Mrs. Finley's journey to some of the Alaskan islands, including the adoption of two cubs, Cuffy and Tuffy, and capturing whaling on film.
99. Issue of The Condor magazine
Issue of The Condor magazine
Description
Issue of The Condor magazine, including an article authored by William Finley, "A study in bird confidence."
100. Eastern songsters moving west
Eastern songsters moving west
Description
Article describing east coast birds that have traveled to the west coast, including vireos and the American redstart. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
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