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You searched for: Start Over Creator Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Remove constraint Creator: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Region Malheur National Wildlife Refuge >> Harney County >> Oregon >> United States Remove constraint Region: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge >> Harney County >> Oregon >> United States Work Type typescripts Remove constraint Work Type: typescripts

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1. Follow the trails
Follow the trails
Description
An additional draft of "Follow the trails."
2. Malheur trip
Malheur trip
Description
Manuscript describing Malheur Lake. The author describes the uncomfortable conditions of this trip as well as detailing the dismal quality of the lake's water for drinking.
3. Should Oregon have a bison range?
Should Oregon have a bison range?
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Article exploring the idea of creating a range for American bison. Finley and other naturalists propose that an upper portion of the Malheur Bird Refuge should be used as a bison range. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
4. Spiders migrate in parachutes
Spiders migrate in parachutes
Description
Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate.
5. 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.
6. The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
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Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers.
7. 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.
8. Life blood of birds for fashion
Life blood of birds for fashion
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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.
9. Birds cannot live without homes
Birds cannot live without homes
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Article discussing the establishment of wildlife refuges. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Home life of birds
Home life of birds
Description
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
14. Follow the trails
Follow the trails
Description
Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
15. Mixed lecture manuscripts
Mixed lecture manuscripts
Description
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
16. Search for the snowy heron
Search for the snowy heron
Description
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
17. Lecture on plumage hunting
Lecture on plumage hunting
Description
Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.
18. Banding ducks on Malheur Lake
Banding ducks on Malheur Lake
Description
This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation.
19. Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers
Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers
Description
Manuscript that details the advantages of a wildlife refuge, especially in regards to the land. The document describes some of the difficulties that the Malheur Refuge experienced. Examples include illegal squatters around the lake bed and the attempt of a pair of locals (Culver Marshall and Wilbur Springer) to host a duck hunt inside the refuge.
20. La Prath
La Prath
Description
Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.
21. Sanctuaries for waterfowl
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
Description
A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
22. Sanctuaries for waterfowl
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
Description
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.
23. White heron search
White heron search
Description
Manuscript describing the same trip in "Malheur". The focus in this document is on the quest for white herons.
24. Malheur
Malheur
Description
Manuscript describing a trip to Malheur Lake with Bohlman, including descriptions of the land and its occupants.
25. Malheur, the unfortunate
Malheur, the unfortunate
Description
Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge.
26. Lecture
Lecture
Description
Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
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