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401. The friendly robin

The friendly robin

Description: The manuscript begins by explaining that the robin is the most recognized and familiar of North American birds. The document explains the preferred habitat and diet of the bird. Then it continues with an examination of robins on the author's property.

402. Who's who among summer birds

Who's who among summer birds

Description: This article focuses birds that are active during the summer. General descriptions of behavior and appearance are included. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

403. Peter meets royalty

Peter meets royalty

Description: Article discussing William Finley's nature films that were shown to soldiers and children in England during WWII. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

404. The cedar waxwing

The cedar waxwing

Description: This manuscript begins with explaining how bird names are chosen and that it is often connected to food habits or a distinguishing feature of the plumage. In the case of the cedar waxwing, it is named for its fondness for cedar berries and that the tips of its wings look like ceiling wax. The documents goes on to point out the peculiarity of the bird being classified as a song bird as they do not have song. Other topics include where the birds can be found and other similar species.

405. Little brother of the bear - The raccoon

Little brother of the bear - The raccoon

Description: Manuscript that likens raccoons to bears in the first paragraph due to the raccoon's appearance. Later, it is established that raccoons are an American animal as they were not found anywhere else. In early American history raccoon skins were used as currency, mainly for apparel reasons, but now the animal can be considered a pet. The author warns that they are rambunctious in captivity. There is a brief mention of an exchange between a pet raccoon and a cat.

406. Moulting season for birds

Moulting season for birds

Description: Manuscript commenting on the lack of bird songs and sightings in the month of August due to molting. As soon as the season is over, the birds actively seek out others in order to flock, which provides protection against predators.

407. Correspondence, July 1927

Correspondence, July 1927

Description: Correspondence discussing Nanette, a pet mountain goat being cared for by the Finley family.

408. "Editorials: A better place to live"

"Editorials: A better place to live"

Description: Editorial discussing the Izaak Walton League and conservation efforts in Oregon.

409. Immigration officers evaded; Chinese starlings spread south

Immigration officers evaded; Chinese starlings spread south

Description: Manuscript that ponders how and if the Chinese starling would affect local bird populations. Originating from China, the birds have become well known residents of Vancouver B.C. The author comments on where the birds have been sighted.

410. Water ouzel or American dipper

Water ouzel or American dipper

Description: Manuscript depicting a pair of water ouzels. Jack Horn from the United States Forest Service watched as one bird threw nest materials into the water, similar to how loggers toss in logs, making the transportation of materials easier. The author of the document goes on to say few people are familiar with the song of the ouzel. The author also gives the reader details about the bird's appearance and that another pair could be spotted at Multnomah Falls.

411. Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations

Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations

Description: Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations.

412. The American coot as a game bird

The American coot as a game bird

Description: Manuscript that wonders if the American coot, also known as a mud hen, would become a game bird. Coots were considered nuisances because they took away food sources from ducks. According to the document, ducks used coots as buffers in order to better protect themselves from hunters.

413. "The beaver, foremost wildlife citizen"

"The beaver, foremost wildlife citizen"

414. Correspondence, November 1926

Correspondence, November 1926

Description: Correspondence discussing travel reimbursement and material captured by William Finley on the Pribilof Islands in Alaska.

415. Correspondence, October 1926

Correspondence, October 1926

Description: Correspondence discussing the material captured on film by William Finley on the Pribilof Islands.

416. Correspondence, August 1926

Correspondence, August 1926

Description: Correspondence discussing the material captured by William Finley on the Pribilof Islands and his plans to travel to the Kenai Peninsula and McKinley National Park.

417. Correspondence, May 1926

Correspondence, May 1926

Description: Correspondence discussing travel arrangements for William and Irene Finley’s trip to the Pribilof Islands in Alaska.

418. How about killing coots?

How about killing coots?

Description: Article describing coots, including appearance and diet. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

419. Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

420. Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

421. Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

422. Birds that are built for fishing

Birds that are built for fishing

Description: Article describing physical characteristics of three bird species that are beneficial in catching fish. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

423. The fishing habits of the brown pelican

The fishing habits of the brown pelican

Description: Brief article on the California brown pelican, with a comparison to the American white pelican in Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

424. Careful management needed for big game

Careful management needed for big game

Description: Manuscript that describes the lessons learned from the Jackson elk herd at Yellowstone Park and how to apply them to future animal refuges.

425. Nature lover and the hunter

Nature lover and the hunter

Description: Manuscript that raises the issues of hunting and wildlife conservation in America. The document is framed as an imagined conversation between naturalists and hunting sportsmen.

426. Fish live on the firing line

Fish live on the firing line

Description: Article calling for an official study to determine what is the true cause of the declining edible fish population. The authors believe that fishermen are overfishing. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

427. Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks

Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks

Description: This appears to be a rough draft of "Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks." Small differences include the additional sentences and above the title in faint pencil 'Consider the poor old duck hunter'.

428. Correspondence, February 1926

Correspondence, February 1926

Description: Correspondence discussing travel arrangements for William and Irene Finley’s trip to the Pribilof Islands in Alaska.

429. Correspondence, November 1927

Correspondence, November 1927

Description: Correspondence discussing hunting, leaflets for William Finley’s lectures, and plans with the Church family.

430. Correspondence, December 1927

Correspondence, December 1927

Description: Correspondence discussing a meeting with John Borden in Chicago and the possibility of selling Nanette, a pet mountain goat, to the New York Zoological Park.

431. Correspondence, July 1929

Correspondence, July 1929

Description: Correspondence discussing the shipment of Kodiak bear cubs to a zoo.

432. Colonies

Description: Manuscript that features excerpts from "Bird delegation." Describes photographing two colonies of birds.

433. "The murre multitudes"

"The murre multitudes"

Description: Article authored by William Finley discussing murres.

434. Correspondence, January 1927

Correspondence, January 1927

Description: Correspondence discussing the media coverage of William Finley’s trip to Alaska and possibilities for future travel.

435. "Are wildcats wild?"

"Are wildcats wild?"

Description: Article authored by William Finley discussing a pet bobcat.

436. The American eagle, emblem of liberty

The American eagle, emblem of liberty

Description: Short manuscript that identifies the two types of eagles in the United States.

437. Birds change clothes with the season

Birds change clothes with the season

Description: Manuscript describing the molting process and how it is different for land birds versus water birds.

438. Article discussing coots

Article discussing coots

439. San Gimignano

Description: Manuscript that describes a walk in an Italian city. The author sounds wistful, imagining that before the town was created it may have been a location for a bird colony.

440. Articles discussing an escaped pet canary and friendship between a duck and dog

Articles discussing an escaped pet canary and friendship between a duck and dog

441. Bradford Torrey and John Burroughs memorials

Bradford Torrey and John Burroughs memorials

442. Correspondence, August 1929

Correspondence, August 1929

Description: Correspondence discussing the successful shipment of Kodiak bear cubs to a zoo.

443. Article discussing snails

Article discussing snails

444. Hunting birds with a camera

Hunting birds with a camera

Description: Reprint of article from National Geographic Magazine describing William Finley's experiences.

445. Notes

446. "A stop along the inner passage"

"A stop along the inner passage"

Description: Image of a waterfall taken by William Finley.

447. Why birds nest in colonies

Why birds nest in colonies

Description: Manuscript describing bird colonies.

448. What is a ring-tailed cat?

What is a ring-tailed cat?

Description: Manuscript that delves into the perplexing animal that is ring-tailed cat or ringtail. A cousin of the raccoon, the animal can be found in the southwestern part of the Americas from Mexico to southern Oregon. The animal has a strange appearance and prefers to hunt mice and small game. The animal is an omnivore and emits a musky smell.

449. Cats have no respect for game laws

Cats have no respect for game laws

Description: Manuscript that ponders whether or not it is justified to exterminate cats that are disrupting a wildlife refuge. The author and Mr. Fairchild observed a trio of cats that caused a bit of mayhem by hunting birds in the refuge.

450. The romance of swans sometimes goes haywire

The romance of swans sometimes goes haywire

Description: Manuscript chronicling the failure of introducing two male swans to two female swans who had been companions for a few years. The author points out that partners should be introduced in the first two years of life as swans mate for life. After such a long period of association, the two birds became dependent upon each other for all types of companionship long before the males were introduced.

451. Trail of death

Description: A manuscript that illustrates the destruction the demand for plumage causes to bird populations.

452. Saving from the slaughter

Saving from the slaughter

Description: Manuscript that makes a case to stop plume hunting. Author describes a sad scene of grebe bodies littering a lake site in the aftermath of hunting.

453. A fish without a country: How the Pacific coast salmon has been following the trail of the dodo

A fish without a country: How the Pacific coast salmon has been following the trail of the dodo

Description: Article describing the decline of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River in Washington and a treaty that was formed between Canada and America. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

454. Records of ducks over baited waters

Records of ducks over baited waters

Description: Manuscript that delves into the game records for duck hunting, finding that the two states with the largest number of birds bagged were permitted to use bait. The author explains that the reason why there was such a concentration of birds in California and Illinois, is that they lie on the most naturally attractive waterways. Other states are mentioned, but the main focus is on California and Illinois. The document goes on to say that the practice of baiting creates an unfair advantage and those that do not bait tend to later follow after seeing the baiters' success. The federal government banned the use of bait in respects to duck hunting.

455. Winter bird tourists in the south

Winter bird tourists in the south

Description: Article describing gulls observed at WestLake Park in Los Angeles. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

456. After heron

Description: Manuscript describing the author's understanding of the plumage hunters' motivation. The author lays the blame of demand of plumage at the feet of plumage dealers, milliners, and the women who buy plumage.

457. Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

458. Golden eagle

Description: Manuscript of a lecture that focuses on a trip to California to photograph eagles.

459. Herons

Description: A lecture describing a trip to California to search for herons.

460. Hunting grebes

Description: Manuscript that shares a few excerpts from "Plight of grebes", focusing on why grebes have been singled out for their plumage.

461. Friendly Oregon birds wintering in the south

Friendly Oregon birds wintering in the south

Description: William L. Finley and Ed Averill describe the many Oregon birds that flew down to winter in warmer climates, including ducks and geese. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

462. Trail of death

Description: An additional draft of "Trail of death."

463. Preface for lecture

Preface for lecture

Description: A preface for a lecture on the author's motivation for bird photography, focusing on land birds of Oregon and California.

464. Manuscripts

Description: Articles: 1. "The biggest bird in the world"; 2. "Bird sanctuary as a memorial" Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

465. Gull habits

Description: Manuscript describing gull behavior, including diet and appearance.

466. The trail of the plume hunters

The trail of the plume hunters

Description: Manuscript that is compiled of various excerpts. The main focus of the manuscript is the devastation of bird populations due to plumage hunting for fashion and other interests.

467. "Reclamation Service blamed for destruction of wildfowl"

"Reclamation Service blamed for destruction of wildfowl"

Description: Article discussing the Lower Klamath bird refuge.

468. The smart gull or Friend of the farmer

The smart gull or Friend of the farmer

Description: Article describing observations of gulls in California and Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

469. The grizzly bear

The grizzly bear

Description: This manuscript describes interactions between humans and grizzly bears.

470. The intelligence of birds

The intelligence of birds

Description: Manuscript that marvels at how birds adapt and seem to remember their environment. Author remarks on the difference in behavior of birds when they perceive danger.

471. Camera hunting in the northland

Camera hunting in the northland

Description: Articles from Nature Magazine describing the Finley-Church Alaska expedition.

472. Murre multitudes

Murre multitudes

Description: This manuscript describes the California murre, including a physical description and the commercialization of murre eggs.

473. Camera hunting in the northland

Camera hunting in the northland

Description: Articles from Nature Magazine describing the Finley-Church Alaska expedition.

474. Expedition of American Nature Association

Expedition of American Nature Association

Description: Manuscript describing a trip to Alaska where Mr. and Mrs. Finley are gathering material for Nature Magazine.

475. Owl of the Arctic

Owl of the Arctic

Description: Manuscript about the Arctic owl, focusing on the bird's appearance, hunting habits, and its habitat.

476. Alaska brown bear refuge

Alaska brown bear refuge

Description: A brief manuscript describing an Alaskan refuge.

477. Trip to Alaska, 1926

Trip to Alaska, 1926

Description: Correspondence, field notes, and article drafts concerning the animals and environment observed on the Finleys' trip to the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. Begins with a three page log of the Alaska trip. Drafts of Irene Finley's articles, "Two big game animals of Unimak Island" and "Cruising along the Aleutian chain", are included.

478. Trip to Alaska, 1922-1926

Trip to Alaska, 1922-1926

Description: Field notes from the Finleys' trip to the Pribilof Islands and Irene Finley's article, "The Pribilof Islands."

479. Agreement between Arthur Pack and William Finley to share ownership of motion picture films

Agreement between Arthur Pack and William Finley to share ownership of motion picture films

480. A New Year's lunch counter

A New Year's lunch counter

Description: Article describing birds who enjoyed meals left out for them during the winter. An excerpt describing birdhouse building is included. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

481. Game resources of Oregon

Game resources of Oregon

Description: Manuscript that examines and advocates for the enforcement of legislation in regards to birds, wild life, and their native habitats.

482. Mountain sheep or bighorn

Mountain sheep or bighorn

Description: Manuscript that discusses the dwindling numbers of the Bighorn sheep. Contributing factors to the decrease of Bighorns include hunting and contact with domestic sheep. The domestic sheep contributed the most in the decline due to a disease they carried and spread to the Bighorns. The author advocates for a refuge for the remaining Bighorns in order to remove any contact from domestic sheep in both the summer and winter seasons.

483. A family of grosbeaks

A family of grosbeaks

Description: Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a family of grosbeaks.

484. Humming bird

Description: Manuscript containing similar pieces as "The hummingbird at home."

485. To kill or not to kill

To kill or not to kill

Description: An additional draft of "Trial by jury."

486. Beginning journal

Beginning journal

Description: Manuscript discussing the virtues of nature, especially in enjoying the natural resources that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

487. Goofus, a desert turtle

Goofus, a desert turtle

Description: Article describing turtles and Stanley Jewett's pet tortoise. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

488. A blessed life

Description: A brief manuscript in which William L. Finley speaks about the satisfaction of his life. An angler friend of his claimed that Finley's life was just a prolonged vacation. Finley says that he just surrounds himself with the things he loves most, his wife, his children, and nature.

489. Wild ducks conservation

Wild ducks conservation

Description: Manuscript in which the author describes the need for duck conservation in Oregon due to hunting. Duck hunters want the season to be longer, which is reflected in a new game bill that was introduced in the Senate (Senate Bill 99) and the House of Representatives (House Bill 108). The document asks the Oregonian to "raise its voice" in response to the duck hunters.

490. Dolly Varden trout

Dolly Varden trout

Description: Manuscript discussing where the Dolly Varden trout can be found and the nuisance it is in Oregon waters.

491. Audubon societies

Audubon societies

Description: Manuscript describing the work that Audubon societies have accomplished in preserving bird populations. Author calls people of Oregon to action in supporting their local society.

492. Blitz comes to the hummingbird

Blitz comes to the hummingbird

Description: Article describing observations of a hummingbird nest on Bill Smith's property. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

493. The symptoms of fishing fever

The symptoms of fishing fever

Description: Article describing fishing and types of fish found in Oregon waters. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

494. Kingfishers

Description: Manuscript describing kingfishers, including appearance, diet, and hunting habits.

495. Birds of the mountains

Birds of the mountains

Description: This article explores the various birds that can be found in the mountainous areas of Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

496. Bluebirds are the harbingers of happiness

Bluebirds are the harbingers of happiness

Description: Article describing three types of bluebirds, including observations of a bluebird pair on the Finley property. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

497. The lure of out-door Oregon

The lure of out-door Oregon

Description: The article promotes the virtues of the outdoors in Oregon, from salmon fishing in the Umpqua to the forests in the Willamette Valley. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

498. Grosbeak babies

Grosbeak babies

Description: Appears to a rough draft of "A family of grosbeaks".

499. Open seasons on game birds

Open seasons on game birds

Description: Article discussing length of hunting seasons for game birds, including ducks and band-tailed pigeons. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

500. The bat, a winged mammal

The bat, a winged mammal

Description: An overview of bats, including diet, mating season, and appearance. A brief discussion of bat species in Oregon is included. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.