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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. Poster for "Wild animal outposts" lecture

Poster for "Wild animal outposts" lecture

4. 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

5. "Summary of reports of baiting and other gunning practices"

"Summary of reports of baiting and other gunning practices"

6. "Statement relative to the condition of the waterfowl of the four major flyways"

"Statement relative to the condition of the waterfowl of the four major flyways"

7. 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

8. Brochure for "Camera hunting on the continental divide" lecture

Brochure for "Camera hunting on the continental divide" lecture

9. California's Grecian Theatre

California's Grecian Theatre

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

10. 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

11. The flammulated screech owl

The flammulated screech owl

Description: Manuscript describing the smallest owl species known in the United States, including observations made by the author.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Wedding book, William and Irene Finley, 1906

Wedding book, William and Irene Finley, 1906

15. Bonneville Dam drawings

Bonneville Dam drawings

16. Oregon State Planning Board

Oregon State Planning Board

Description: 1. Description of curriculum related to fish and game management at Oregon State Agricultural College; 2. Notes with suggestions for Regional Planning Commission report on Pacific Northwest natural resources; 3. Registration sheet listing meals and sections for the Commonwealth Conference at the University of Oregon

17. 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"

18. 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.

19. Articles discussing William Finley lecture

Articles discussing William Finley lecture

Description: Newspaper clippings discussing the "Camera hunting on the continental divide" lecture, studying birds on the Oregon coast, and Finley's pets.

20. Winter beds for birds

Winter beds for birds

Description: Manuscript describing the author's travels to Arizona.

21. Articles discussing ravens and turkey vultures in Oregon

Articles discussing ravens and turkey vultures in Oregon

22. Baby bush-tit

Description: Concise manuscript detailing the impatience of nestlings who are desperate to experience the world outside of the nest. The author observes the initial adventure out into the world with a camera box.

23. Trip to Alaska, 1926

Trip to Alaska, 1926

Description: Drafts of Irene Finley's articles, "Two big game animals of Unimak", "After whales", and "Bores of Alaska rivers."

24. Articles discussing a Finley lecture, film, and pet sea gulls

Articles discussing a Finley lecture, film, and pet sea gulls

Description: Newspaper clippings discussing a lecture on bears, a showing of Finley's film, "The busy beaver of Kootenai", and two missing sea gull pets.

25. Shooting as a safe sport

Shooting as a safe sport

Description: An additional draft of "The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport."

26. The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport

The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport

Description: Manuscript that recounts the time that Mr. and Mrs. Finley pursued a bull moose to capture photographs.

27. 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.

28. Articles discussing American Boy trip to Alaska

Articles discussing American Boy trip to Alaska

29. Articles discussing Finley-Church Alaska expedition

Articles discussing Finley-Church Alaska expedition

30. Sparrow row

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

31. Photographing flickers

Photographing flickers

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

32. 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.

33. The weaver of the west

The weaver of the west

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

34. 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.

35. Phoebe

Description: Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. The towhees, window friends

The towhees, window friends

Description: Manuscript describing the towhee.

40. Bird families

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

41. 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.

42. Barn owl, night watchman around the farm

Barn owl, night watchman around the farm

Description: Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.

43. 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.

44. Bush-tit

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

45. Towhee, the shy garden songster

Towhee, the shy garden songster

Description: Manuscript that contains excerpts from "The towhees, window friends." The document describes several of the different species of towhees, including their diet, physical appearance, and where they can be found.

46. Don Q falls in love

Don Q falls in love

Description: Manuscript describing the exploits of the California quail known as Don Q.

47. "The story of Don Q"

"The story of Don Q"

Description: Nature magazine article discussing Don Q., William Finley's pet California quail.

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.