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1. Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1933
Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1933
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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
2. 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.
3. Wild Animal Outposts
Wild Animal Outposts
Description
Includes footage of salmon fishing and fish counts. Includes title panels "The story of the Bering Sea Expedition, led by Campbell Church and William L. Finley, under the auspices of the American Nature Association and the Bureau of Fisheries of the United States Department of Commerce"; "Smaller craft for cruising rivers and lakes"; "Buffy joins the expedition" [a water bird]; "A salmon cannery at the head of the bay"; "Food for a nation in a salmon trap"; "The future of the salmon crop is guarded by the United States Bureau of Fisheries"; and "On up the river with the salmon run."
4. Articles discussing a Finley lecture, film, and pet sea gulls
Articles discussing a Finley lecture, film, and pet sea gulls
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Newspaper clippings discussing a lecture on bears, a showing of Finley's film, "The busy beaver of Kootenai", and two missing sea gull pets.
5. Shooting as a safe sport
Shooting as a safe sport
Description
An additional draft of "The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport."
6. The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport
The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport
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Manuscript that recounts the time that Mr. and Mrs. Finley pursued a bull moose to capture photographs.
7. Alaska, the best salmon region
Alaska, the best salmon region
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Article focusing on the protection of fish populations. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
8. Articles discussing American Boy trip to Alaska
Articles discussing American Boy trip to Alaska
9. Articles discussing Finley-Church Alaska expedition
Articles discussing Finley-Church Alaska expedition
10. Trip to British Columbia and southern Alaska, 1926 and 1931
Trip to British Columbia and southern Alaska, 1926 and 1931
Description
Field notes of William Alakangas, the chief engineer of the "Westward", documenting a trip along the coast of British Columbia, May 2-19, 1926. Included is an article draft by Alakangas, "It's a scream, but no fair laughing $5,000,000.00 reward for a suitable title." The article discusses a trip along the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska with a group, including Arthur Pack and William Finley, July-August 1931. Activities described include hunting porpoises, fishing for salmon, and collecting bird specimens.
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