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11. Should Oregon have a bison range?
Should Oregon have a bison range?
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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.
12. Articles discussing Oregon tourism, pollution of Oregon rivers, and renaming Malheur Lake refuge
Articles discussing Oregon tourism, pollution of Oregon rivers, and renaming Malheur Lake refuge
13. "Saving Malheur for the birds: Famous sanctuaries for natural water fowl and breeding ground of wild geese may be spared"
"Saving Malheur for the birds: Famous sanctuaries for natural water fowl and breeding ground of wild geese may be spared"
Description
Article discussing the history and restoration of Malheur Lake.
14. Spiders migrate in parachutes
Spiders migrate in parachutes
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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.
15. Birds that need help
Birds that need help
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Article discussing conservation efforts and endangered bird species, including the trumpeter swan, California condor, and bald eagle. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
16. The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
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Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers.
17. Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935
Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935
Description
Correspondence, articles drafts, and notes discussing the Malheur Lake and Lower Klamath Lake Refuges with a focus on the impact of agricultural projects on the reservations, including water shortages and pollution. Additional topics include concerns about an antelope population limit at the Hart Mountain Game Refuge and the introduction of non-native species to replace dwindling native bird and fish populations.
18. Life blood of birds for fashion
Life blood of birds for fashion
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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.
19. "Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"
"Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"
Description
Article discussing William Finley's involvement as a representative on the Migratory Bird Advisory Board. Program for the 14th Annual Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners Conference is included.
20. Manuscript discussing Finley's lecture
Manuscript discussing Finley's lecture
Description
Manuscript discussing the topics of William Finley's lecture, including the Lower Klamath and Malheur Wildlife Refuges, preserving the Columbia River, and the effects of agriculture.
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