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1. Film ownership notes, circa 1932

Film ownership notes, circa 1932

2. Mountain lion encounter

Mountain lion encounter

Description: Notes and manuscript describing trip to southwestern United States and encounter with Mountain lion in Arizona.

3. Salmon and Bonneville Dam

Salmon and Bonneville Dam

Description: 1. Bill introduced regarding commercial fishing near the Bonneville Dam and on Columbia River tributaries east of the Deschutes River; 2. Article in an issue of the Business Survey of the Portland Area discussing the effect of fishways on salmon at Bonneville Dam; 3. Report discussing proposed fishways plans for Bonneville Dam; 4. Correspondence discussing report of the Bonneville Dam Fishways Committee; 5. Manuscript discussing the effects of high dams on Columbia River salmon with a focus on the Bonneville Dam; 6. Information and drawing of proposed Bonneville Dam; 7. Booklet discussing salmon and recipes using Thompson's Swiftwater canned salmon; 8. Publication discussing salmon and promoting the benefits of canned salmon

4. Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1935

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1935

Description: 1. "The waterfowl situation: 1934-1935"; 2. "Supplement to report on waterfowl situation 1934-1935"; 3. Correspondence discussing hunting and migratory birds

5. California's Grecian Theatre

California's Grecian Theatre

Description: Paper written by William Finley while attending the University of California, Berkeley.

6. Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1933

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1933

Description: 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

7. Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934

Description: 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.

8. Oregon State Planning Board, 1936

Oregon State Planning Board, 1936

Description: 1. Letter discussing proposed appointment of Sinclair A. Wilson's brother, Charles Wilson, to the Advisory Research Council's recreation and wildlife committees; 2. Correspondence discussing Curry County Planning Commission's proposed bill and creation of committee to study Curry County land use; 3. Correspondence discussing proposed forest and rural zoning law bills; 4. Letter discussing Special Advisory Committee for Curry County Land Use Study; 5. Letter discussing proposed appointment of Charles Wilson to the Advisory Research Council's recreation and wildlife committees; 6. Correspondence discussing maps of bird refuges; 7. Letter and program discussing Commonwealth Conference at the University of Oregon; 8. Correspondence discussing proposed appointment of Charles Wilson to the Advisory Research Council's recreation and wildlife committees; 9. Correspondence and petition to prohibit Rogue River pollution from placer mining; 10. Brief letter acknowledging correspondence sent by William Finley; 11. Letter discussing petition to prohibit Rogue River pollution from placer mining; 12. Correspondence calling for Advisory Committee on Rural Land Zoning meeting; 13. Letter discussing Urban Land Utilization Committee and report, "A master plan for Portland"; 14. Letter discussing formation and responsibilities of committee on securing recreational areas; 15. "Preliminary table of contents for drainage basin reports for each major drainage basin"; 16. Correspondence discussing zoning laws regarding rural land uses; 17. Letter discussing responsibilities of Sinclair A. Wilson following Rural Zoning Committee meeting; 18. Letter discussing copy of "The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science" received by the Rural Land Zoning Committee; 19. Letter discussing project to study land owned by Douglas County for possible recreational use; 20. Letter and lists discussing work being completed by the Oregon State Planning Board; 21. Correspondence and excerpts from conference proceedings discussing zoning laws in different states; 22. Letter discussing Douglas County Planning Commission meetings and plans, including a proposed public campground; 23. Letter discussing Oregon State Planning Board meeting; 24. Letter discussing National Resources Committee study of drainage basins; 25. Correspondence and copies of bills passed by Washington legislature discussing forestry, duties of commissions, and acquisition of land; 26. Agenda for meeting of Advisory Committee on Water Resources with S. B. Morris, Regional Water Consultant; 27. List of Oregon's major drainage basins; 28. Correspondence and minutes for Rural Land Zoning Committee; 29. Letter discussing "Stream improvement in national forests" report; 30. Report focusing on the status of Oregon forests, including natural and man-made dangers and recommendations for future conservation; 31. Letter requesting information about Advisory Committee on Wild Life; 32. Correspondence discussing letters of appointment to the Advisory Committee on Wild Life

9. Oregon State Planning Board, 1935

Oregon State Planning Board, 1935

Description: 1. Letter describing proposed creation of a State Planning Board and State Department of Conservation and Development as well as funding for wildlife research; 2. Letter to Chancellor W. J. Kerr recommending that Oregon State College be responsible for overseeing game management funding; 3. Letter from Philip Parons recommending the formation of a committee to make suggestions to the Oregon Fish and Game Commissions; 4. Letter discussing joint meeting of the Washington State Planning Council and Oregon State Planning Board; 5. Letter discussing issues with midges and a study of pelicans at the Upper Klamath Lake; 6. Program for joint meeting of the Washington State Planning Council and Oregon State Planning Board; 7. Letter requesting recommendations for legislation relating to natural resources in Oregon; 8. Correspondence discussing conference in Gold Beach to discuss Rogue River pollution; 9. Letter discussing meeting of State Planning Board and Advisory Research Committees; 10. Letter and memorandum discussing questions posed by V. B. Stanbery regarding Oregon wildlife conservation and responses of George Aiken, an Oregon State Game Commission member; 11. Correspondence discussing Curry County Planning Commission's proposed bill to create a board responsible for forest and range improvements; 12. Letter discussing the transfer of Land Planning Specialists to the Resettlement Administration; 13. Letter discussing current and proposed ground water surveys in eastern Oregon and Willamette Valley; 14. Correspondence discussing proposed establishment of refuges at Wapato Lake and upper Long Tom River; 15. Letter discussing a draft of William Finley's talk at joint meeting of the State Planning Board and Advisory Research Council; 16. Letter discussing proposed establishment of Hart Mountain Game Reserve; 17. Correspondence discussing proposed acquisition of Wapato Lake to establish a wildlife refuge; 18. Letter discussing appointment of members to Stream Pollution Committee; 19. Letter discussing Wildlife Committee members and contribution to report on natural resources in Oregon; 20. Reports focusing on stream improvements in the Siskiyou, Mount Hood, and Fremont National Forests; 21. "Oregon State Planning Board Research Program for 1936"

10. Lower Klamath Lake, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges, 1917-1935

Lower Klamath Lake, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges, 1917-1935

Description: Correspondence, reports, and articles discussing the impact of agriculture and reclamation projects on the Lower Klamath, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges. Topics of focus include the impacts of grazing on bird refuges, construction of dikes and dams on the Klamath and Link Rivers, and possible reflooding of portions of the Lower Klamath Lake.

11. William Finley beside a cholla cactus

William Finley beside a cholla cactus

Description: William L. Finley holding binoculars and standing beside a cholla cactus. Image note: out of focus.

12. Irene Finley and Van? looking at cactuses

Irene Finley and Van? looking at cactuses

Description: Irene Finley and a man (identified as possibly Van) looking at cactuses in the desert beside their parked touring car.

13. Irene Finley and Van? looking at cactuses

Irene Finley and Van? looking at cactuses

Description: Irene Finley and a man (identified as possibly Van) looking at cactuses in the desert beside their parked touring car.

14. Photographing cactuses

Photographing cactuses

Description: An unidentified man with a camera photographing cactuses.

15. Photographing cactuses

Photographing cactuses

Description: An unidentified man with a camera photographing cactuses.

16. Cholla cactus

Description: A cholla cactus in the desert.

17. Art Pack with an Akeley camera

Art Pack with an Akeley camera

Description: Art Pack standing on the deck of the MV Westward operating an Akeley motion picture camera.

18. People on board the Westward

People on board the Westward

Description: Art Pack (center) and three unidentified people standing on the deck of the MV Westward. A camera rests on the platform in the foreground.

19. Man fishing off the deck of the Westward

Man fishing off the deck of the Westward

Description: A man (identified as possibly George B.?) smoking a pipe while fishing off the deck of the MV Westward.

20. People on board the Westward

People on board the Westward

Description: Art Pack (center) and six unidentified people on the deck of the MV Westward. A camera rests on the platform in the foreground.

21. Women on the deck of the MV Westward

Women on the deck of the MV Westward

Description: Two unidentified women standing on the deck of the MV Westward in hats and long coats.

22. MV Westward

Description: A view of the MV Westward on the water.

23. Phoebe Katherine Finley on MV Westward

Phoebe Katherine Finley on MV Westward

Description: Phoebe Katherine Finley standing on the deck of the MV Westward.

24. William Finley with an Akeley camera

William Finley with an Akeley camera

Description: William L. Finley standing on the deck of the MV Westward operating an Akeley motion picture camera.

25. Men in a photography blind

Men in a photography blind

Description: Two unidentified men with an Akeley motion picture camera using brush as a photography blind.

26. On the deck of the MV Westward

On the deck of the MV Westward

Description: Silhouettes of two unidentified people standing on the deck of the MV Westward.

27. Alaska shoreline

Alaska shoreline

Description: A scenic view of the Alaska shoreline taken from aboard the MV Westward.

28. Alaska shoreline

Alaska shoreline

Description: A scenic view of the Alaska shoreline taken from aboard the MV Westward.

29. Alaska, the best salmon region

Alaska, the best salmon region

Description: Article focusing on the protection of fish populations. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

30. William Finley beside a cholla cactus

William Finley beside a cholla cactus

Description: William L. Finley holding binoculars and standing beside a cholla cactus.

31. Sparrow row

Description: Manuscript describing various types of sparrows in general terms. Focuses on pros and cons of the birds observed in the area.

32. Photographing flickers

Photographing flickers

Description: Manuscript describing a family of flickers, naming the patriarch High-hole.

33. Brownie Pack with devilsclub

Brownie Pack with devilsclub

Description: Brownie Pack (later Eleanor Hibben) standing beside a devilsclub bush lifting a leaf.

34. Devilsclub

Description: Close view of devilsclub thorny stem and flower.

35. Photographing a flicker family

Photographing a flicker family

Description: This manuscript appears to be the first rough draft of "Photographing a flicker family", describing High-hole and his family.

36. The weaver of the west

The weaver of the west

Description: An additional draft of "The weaver of the west."

37. The weaver of the west

The weaver of the west

Description: Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a bush-tit's nest and the family that occupies it. Provides field observations and colorful descriptions of the family of birds. Also included are Finley's handwritten notes.

38. Phoebe

Description: Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.

39. The bird of night

The bird of night

Description: Manuscript describing owls that have nested in a local barn, including diet and pest control benefits.

40. Observation of birds at a pond near Sunnyside

Observation of birds at a pond near Sunnyside

Description: Manuscript in which the author describes his enthusiasm for bird watching and using that activity to educate oneself on aviary wildlife. The manuscript discusses a pond near Sunnyside and the birds he has observed. The author expresses concern over boys in the area disrupting the birds.

41. Twin flowers

Description: Close view of twin flowers (Linnaea borealis) near Tsi Bass Lagoon.

42. Ducklings

Description: Manuscript describing the pursuit of ducks and ducklings to observe behavior and hopefully catch a few photos of the mothers and their young.

43. Bird families

Description: Manuscript describing bird families and different subsets in those families. Descriptions include physical traits as well as scientific names.

44. The white-crowned sparrow

The white-crowned sparrow

Description: Manuscript where one species of sparrow is featured. The document begins with explaining that only an expert can distinguish the three varieties of this sparrow.

45. Barn owl, night watchman around the farm

Barn owl, night watchman around the farm

Description: Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.

46. California or valley quail

California or valley quail

Description: The subject of this manuscript is the Valley or California quail, which can be found in California, Oregon, and now Washington. The document lists the bird's call, how it defends itself against enemies, and its physical appearance. The document ends with a comparison of the bird to the mountain quail.

47. Bush-tit

Description: A rough draft of "Bush-tit." The last page appears to belong to another manuscript.

48. Pintail duck

Description: Manuscript focusing on the American pintail, stating that it is the most common of ducks. Document comments on molting of the male duck after breeding season. Author speculates that this occurs in order to better protect the offspring.

49. Squaw or bear grass

Squaw or bear grass

Description: Short manuscript that goes into detail about bear grass, specifically the different names it is known by as well as its uses.

50. Late nesting of bobwhite quail

Late nesting of bobwhite quail

Description: Manuscript that relays the discovery of a bobwhite quail's nest in January, which is fairly late in the nesting season. The remaining content describes the value of the bird on farms.

51. California condor

California condor

Description: Manuscript describing photographing a family of condors.

52. General - The California condor

General - The California condor

Description: Manuscript describing a condor that was found and brought home to be studied. The condor was later moved to the New York Zoological Park.

53. Barn owl

Description: Manuscript that includes excerpts of "The bird of night".

54. Photographing a flicker family

Photographing a flicker family

Description: In this draft of "Photographing flickers", High-Hole and his family are featured. The author describes their interactions with their offspring.

55. Bush-tit

Description: This manuscript accounts the likability of the bush-tit, pointing out that a scientific description of the bird does not mean that one truly has discovered all there is to know about it.

56. Sagebrush country

Sagebrush country

Description: Manuscript describing a trip. Highlights include the convenience of a machine that provides fuel, shelter, and the ability to cook. Observations of wildlife and the environment are also included.

57. Follow the trails

Follow the trails

Description: An additional draft of "Follow the trails."

58. 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.

59. Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation

Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation

Description: Article describing J. N. Darling's involvement in preserving the Malheur Lake area by purchasing the P Ranch and Blitzen watershed when he became the Chief of the Biological Survey in March 1934. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

60. Should Oregon have a bison range?

Should Oregon have a bison range?

Description: 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.

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. "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.

65. 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.

66. 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."

67. In a heron village

In a heron village

Description: Manuscript describing exploring a nearby village of herons.

68. Photographing a flicker family

Photographing a flicker family

Description: An additional draft of "Photographing a flicker family."

69. Condor 1

Description: Manuscript that details trips to locate and photograph a baby condor.

70. The weaver of the west

The weaver of the west

Description: An additional draft of "The weaver of the west."

71. 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."

72. 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.

73. Ibis

Description: Manuscript discussing ibises and herons, including physical appearance and habitat.

74. 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.

75. Flicker or woodpecker

Flicker or woodpecker

Description: Manuscript that describes the physical characteristics of the subject bird as well as its benefits.

76. The bush-tit

Description: Manuscript describing a bush-tit, most notably feeding behavior.

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

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

78. 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.

79. 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.

80. 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.

81. 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.

82. 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.

83. 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.

84. 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.

85. 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.

86. 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.

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. Irene Finley and others in canoes

Irene Finley and others in canoes

Description: Irene Finley and an unidentified man preparing to leave shore in a canoe. Two other unidentified men are in an inflatable raft rowing in the distance.

90. William Finley with an Akeley camera

William Finley with an Akeley camera

Description: William L. Finley standing on the deck of the MV Westward operating an Akeley motion picture camera.

91. William Finley with an Akeley camera

William Finley with an Akeley camera

Description: William L. Finley standing on the deck of the MV Westward operating an Akeley motion picture camera.

92. Man on the deck of the MV Westward

Man on the deck of the MV Westward

Description: An unidentified man standing on the deck of the MV Westward.

93. Man on the deck of the MV Westward

Man on the deck of the MV Westward

Description: An unidentified man standing on the deck of the MV Westward.

94. Men in a photography blind

Men in a photography blind

Description: Two unidentified men with an Akeley motion picture camera using brush as a photography blind.

95. People in a raft

People in a raft

Description: Two unidentified people rowing down a river in an inflatable raft.

96. Alaskan native with puppy

Alaskan native with puppy

Description: A young Alaskan native boy wearing coveralls with a puppy in his hands.

97. William Finley with an Akeley camera

William Finley with an Akeley camera

Description: William L. Finley standing on the deck of the MV Westward operating an Akeley motion picture camera.

98. William Finley on the deck of the MV Westward

William Finley on the deck of the MV Westward

Description: William L. Finley standing on the deck of the MV Westward.

99. Assembling fishing rods

Assembling fishing rods

Description: Three unidentified men standing on a river bank assembling fishing rods.

100. Alaska shoreline

Alaska shoreline

Description: A scenic view of a waterfall along the Alaska shoreline taken from aboard the MV Westward.