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.
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.
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.
Two grown golden eagle young in nest. Taken on Finley and Bohlman’s final trip up Mission Ridge. Image note: side rear view. “A Pair of Young Golden Eagles” Copyright 1905.
Advertisements and articles discussing William Finley's lectures: "Wild animal outposts", "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears", "Camera hunting on the continental divide", and "Getting personal with mountain lions."
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.
Allen Hasselborg standing in the door of his cabin on Admiralty Island, Alaska. Art Pack (left) is seated beside an unidentified man on the front step. A second unidentified man is standing to the right of the door holding a dead fish.
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.