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1. Correspondence, March 1911
Correspondence, March 1911
Description
Correspondence discussing William Finley’s appointment on the State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners and concerns about trappers shooting in a reserve near Burns, Oregon.
2. Follow the trails
Follow the trails
Description
An additional draft of "Follow the trails."
3. Correspondence, May 1911
Correspondence, May 1911
Description
Correspondence discussing the vacant positions of Deputy Game Warden and game wardens for the Malheur Lake Reservation and territory around Burns, Oregon. Additional topics include William Finley’s work as part of the State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners, and the inclusion of bird study in Oregon school curriculum.
4. Correspondence, October 1910
Correspondence, October 1910
Description
Correspondence discussing William Finley’s lectures for farmers' institutes in California and the creation of a demonstration train exhibit. Correspondence also focuses on the illegal sale of bird plumes for hair decorations and an effort to gather support for L. Alva Lewis as the next Oregon State Game Warden. Additional topics include the increase of grebe nesting and game birds on the Lower Klamath Lake, a proposal to create bird reserves from lands owned by the University of California, and concerns about farmers’ complaints regarding the effects of birds on crops.
5. 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.
6. Follow the trails
Follow the trails
Description
Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
7. Hunting plume birds
Hunting plume birds
Description
Manuscript detailing the brutal industry of plume hunting. Author describes the consequences of hunting, including the extinction of bird species.
8. Notes on grebe skin traffic
Notes on grebe skin traffic
Description
Manuscript describing the plight of the western grebe being hunted for their durable skin. The document describes the hunters' realization of the diminishing bird population.
9. Grebe hunting
Grebe hunting
Description
Manuscript discussing the hunting of Western grebes in the name of plumage.
10. Plume hunting
Plume hunting
Description
Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.
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