Map of Columbia River & Sauvie Island
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- 1934-12
USGS Map, with hand drawn markers for proposed pumping plant, proposed levee, proposed drainage canals, and district boundaries.
Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Map of Columbia River & Sauvie Island
USGS Map, with hand drawn markers for proposed pumping plant, proposed levee, proposed drainage canals, and district boundaries.
Geological Survey (U.S.)
A shorter version of "The witches' garden."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Fanciful handwritten manuscript on the casual observation of a wren mother and her family. This document has parts from both "Rearing a wren family" and "Vigor's wren".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Wood duck clever in protection of young"
Image of warblers taken by William Finley. Membership card for The Oregon Caveman Inc. is included.
Oregon Cavemen Inc.
Manuscript that was sent to Edgard F. Averill that describes the Finleys' observation of snow birds.
Finley, Irene
Winter bird tourists in the south
Article describing gulls observed at WestLake Park in Los Angeles.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing the author's travels to Arizona.
Finley, Irene
Article describing badgers observed by the Finleys.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript in which the author relays the other names Williamson's whitefish is known by and a general opinion of the fish.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"William L. Finley, Oregon's noted naturalist, 56 today"
Newspaper clipping discussing William Finley's life and career.
Oregonian (Firm)
William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946
William L. Finley's papers primarily document his work as a wildlife conservationist, author, lecturer, photographer, and filmmaker from about 1900 to 1940. The collection also documents the work his wife Irene Finley and photography partner Herman Bohlman. The collection consists of published and unpublished manuscripts, lecture and field notes, reports, correspondence, photographs and motion picture films.
An addition to the collection (Accession 2014:062) is made up of correspondence and newspaper clippings documenting the wildlife conservation work of William and Irene Finley. Among the topics addressed in the correspondence include: song bird protection laws in Oregon, requests to Finley for use of his photographs, the forming of an Oregon Fish and Game Commission, biological surveys conducted by Finley, legislation in California repealing meadowlark protection, and letters by Finley to various organizations regarding the presentation of one of his lectures. A highlight among the correspondence is a thank you letter from Finley to President Theodore Roosevelt for his establishment of wild bird reservations. The clippings are newspaper articles written by Irene and William Finley about encounters with wildlife, nocturnal bird sounds, and their filming of wildlife at Paulina Lake. The four articles all appeared in editions of the "Oregon Sunday Journal."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William Finley speech for 20th Izaak Walton League Annual Meeting
Izaak Walton League of America
Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Will sentiment step on the sportsman?
Manuscript that explores the effect of man, specifically the outdoorsman, on wildlife.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The author responds to readers' questions on previous nature articles.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Wild-life project calls for U.S. aid"
Article discussing plan created by President Theodore Roosevelt's Wildlife Restoration committee, including the restoration of waterfowl habitats.
New York Times Company
Manuscript that looks over a few previous records of wild pigeons provided by O. G. Delaba and W. B. Jennings. There is a note in parentheses asking to report any spottings of the birds to Finley or Averill. The author reflects that the number of pigeons has declined dramatically.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Advertisement promoting the Twelfth Annual Session of "The Wild Life School." William Finley is listed as a member of the Advisory Board.
American School of Wildlife Protection
Manuscript in which the author makes a case for restoring and protecting land for wildlife. Describes the unnecessary drainage and damage to habitats for local fauna which have gone unchecked.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"
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.
Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners (U.S.)
Images of wildlife, including an image of mountain goats taken by William Finley.
Oregonian (Firm)
Wild folks change coats according to the weather
Article describing how an animal's protective coloring is dependant upon the climate.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript in which the author describes the need for duck conservation in Oregon due to hunting. Duck hunters want the season to be longer, which is reflected in a new game bill that was introduced in the Senate (Senate Bill 99) and the House of Representatives (House Bill 108). The document asks the Oregonian to "raise its voice" in response to the duck hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Why not a bird chart on an ocean liner?
Manuscript describing Don Sterling's journey on the Pacific and the idea of observing bird life that follows ocean liners.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Why kill the garter snake or Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg
The article focuses on the benefits of garter snakes and earthworms for gardens.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing bird colonies.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Why a shrike is called a butcher-bird
Article describing the characteristics of shrikes that are similar to birds of prey.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
This article focuses birds that are active during the summer. General descriptions of behavior and appearance are included.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955