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1. Mountain lion encounter

Mountain lion encounter

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

2. 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

3. California's Grecian Theatre

California's Grecian Theatre

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Sparrow row

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

7. Photographing flickers

Photographing flickers

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

8. 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.

9. The weaver of the west

The weaver of the west

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

10. 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.

11. Phoebe

Description: Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Bird families

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

16. 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.

17. Barn owl, night watchman around the farm

Barn owl, night watchman around the farm

Description: Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.

18. 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.

19. Bush-tit

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. California condor

California condor

Description: Manuscript describing photographing a family of condors.

24. 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.

25. Barn owl

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

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. Follow the trails

Follow the trails

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

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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."

38. In a heron village

In a heron village

Description: Manuscript describing exploring a nearby village of herons.

39. Photographing a flicker family

Photographing a flicker family

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

40. Condor 1

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

41. The weaver of the west

The weaver of the west

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

42. 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."

43. 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.

44. Ibis

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

45. 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.

46. Flicker or woodpecker

Flicker or woodpecker

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

47. The bush-tit

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

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. 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.

58. 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.

59. Camera hunting in the northland

Camera hunting in the northland

Description: Manuscript for Nature Magazine article describing the Finley-Church Alaska expedition.

60. 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."

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. Birds cannot live without homes

Birds cannot live without homes

Description: Article discussing the establishment of wildlife refuges. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

65. 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".

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. List of birds

Description: Manuscript with detailed descriptions of bird species the author observed in Harney County.

69. 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.

70. Home life of birds

Home life of birds

Description: Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.

71. Follow the trails

Follow the trails

Description: Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.

72. Mixed lecture manuscripts

Mixed lecture manuscripts

Description: Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.

73. 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.

74. 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.

75. 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.

76. The night singing sparrow

The night singing sparrow

Description: Article describing white-crowned sparrows and the invasive English sparrow in Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

77. Red tail hawk

Description: Manuscript detailing photographing hawks and their offspring.

78. Every fall evening one may attend the orchestra of the tree crickets

Every fall evening one may attend the orchestra of the tree crickets

Description: Manuscript describing the sound that tree crickets produce in the night, comparing it to a symphony. There is a brief physical description as well as the fact that only male tree crickets produce sound.

79. 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."

80. 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.

81. Status of water fowl in northwestern states

Status of water fowl in northwestern states

Description: The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.

82. 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.

83. Raining toads

Description: Manuscript recounting an encounter with a group of toads. The document describes how the toads possess a bone that allows them to use their hind feet to burrow into the ground in order to get closer to moisture when rain is lacking. The author and the group watched as the animals used ant hills as a buffet to feed themselves. The author comments that it is no wonder that some believe that amphibians rain from the sky because this species emerges with the coming rain and disappears as the sun comes out.

84. 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.

85. 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.

86. Needless destruction of game resources

Needless destruction of game resources

Description: Manuscript that explores the senseless killing of wild animals. Despite being a protected animal, a black bear mother and cub had been shot down. The author contends that black bears are the most human of wild animals in the Oregon woods. The author also describes characteristics of the bear and what it eats. The document goes on to say that there are people who simply enjoy being out in nature and can truly appreciate a wildlife sighting. However, due to hunters, those people are robbed of these experiences.

87. Mammals on Mt. Hood

Mammals on Mt. Hood

Description: Manuscript that describes the varied warm blooded wildlife as observed by Elijah Coalman, Ranger for the United States Bureau of Forestry.

88. Call for museum of natural history

Call for museum of natural history

Description: Article promoting the construction of a natural history museum in Portland. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

89. Columbia River pollution

Columbia River pollution

Description: Manuscript describing the problem of pollutants being dumped into the Willamette River and later traveling to the Columbia River where pollution is killing the fish. The author asserts that individual sportsmen and anglers have to follow the pollution laws but companies are not being held to the same standard. The author also states that citizens of Portland were initially on board to install sewage systems but support vanished once it was realized that the funding would come from property owners and not the government.

90. The orchestra of tree crickets performs every evening

The orchestra of tree crickets performs every evening

Description: An additional draft of "Every fall evening one may attend the orchestra of the tree crickets."

91. Willamette River distress

Willamette River distress

Description: Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.

92. Do birds act like people?

Do birds act like people?

Description: Article discussing changes in bird populations due to human development and expansion, including observations of birds on the Finley property. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

93. The pitcher plant traps and eats insects

The pitcher plant traps and eats insects

Description: An additional draft of "The pitcher plant traps and eats insects."

94. When the skylark sang in Portland

When the skylark sang in Portland

Description: Article describing Ladd's Addition before it was developed and how the skylark was introduced to Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

95. The ducks in our public parks

The ducks in our public parks

Description: Article describing ducks at the Laurelhurst and Eastmoreland Parks in Portland. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

96. The pitcher plant traps and eats insects

The pitcher plant traps and eats insects

Description: A group of people, two who were residents of Gold Beach, went in search of deer. The group included Edgar Averill, John Yeon, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, along with the author. While the group did not find any deer in that outing, they did find a carnivorous plant and took a specimen home. The author goes on to describes how the plant gets nourishment and how it received its scientific name.

97. Sanctuaries for waterfowl

Sanctuaries for waterfowl

Description: A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.

98. 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.

99. Renting houses for songs and birds everyone should know

Renting houses for songs and birds everyone should know

Description: Document that contains two manuscripts. The first is on the subject of housing for birds, including bird box homes. The second is primarily focused on swallows.

100. 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.