1. Address given by W. C. Henderson, Associate Chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey, regarding the condition of waterfowl populations; 2. Directory listing individuals and groups responsible for wildlife conservation; 3. Correspondence discussing length of bird hunting seasons in Alaska and Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Document focuses include changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act, waterfowl conditions, and extent of hunting seasons. Additional focuses include homesteading issues on wildlife refuges and hunting practices, including baiting.
Art Pack shooting film with an Akeley camera while Brownie Pack (black cap) and two unidentified people stand on the deck of the MV Westward. Two other men look out from the windows of the pilot house.
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.
Phoebe Katherine Finley sitting at a writing desk with a typewriter on the deck of the MV Westward. William Finley sits in a deck chair beside her with papers in his hand and two other unidentified people sit in deck chairs on the opposite side of the desk. An American Yacht Ensign flag is flying off the stern of the boat behind them.
Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Phoebe Katherine Finley sitting at a writing desk with a typewriter while William L. Finley and Irene Finley sit in deckchairs to her right on the deck of the MV Westward. An American Yacht Ensign flag is flying off the stern of the boat behind them.
Irene Finley (seated) and Phoebe Katherine Finley on the deck of the MV Westward. An American Yacht Ensign flag is flying off the stern of the boat behind them.
Phoebe Katherine Finley sitting at a writing desk with a typewriter on the deck of the MV Westward. William Finley sits in a deck chair beside her smoking a pipe. An American Yacht Ensign flag is flying off the stern of the boat behind them.