OHS Digital Collections

Dahme and Wise riding with Packhorses.

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1905

Part of William L. Finley photographs, 1901-1940

Dahme and Wise riding horses and leading packhorses loaded with gear.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Bohlman Fishing on the Klamath River

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1905

Part of William L. Finley photographs, 1901-1940

Herman T. Bohlman fishing on the Klamath River.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Bohlman Fishing on the Klamath River

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1905

Part of William L. Finley photographs, 1901-1940

Herman T. Bohlman with a landed trout while fishing on the Klamath River. "The smile that doesn't wear off."

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Bohlman and Finley Photographing Ducklings

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1905

Part of William L. Finley photographs, 1901-1940

Herman T. Bohlman and William L. Finley photographing a pintail duckling in a marsh. The boat is visible in the background.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Dead California Quail

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1905

Part of William L. Finley photographs, 1901-1940

Dead California quail on the bank of Lost River.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Should Oregon have a bison range?

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1944-02-27

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Antelope and dog

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1938-04-08

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article describing a pronghorn that was adopted by Sam Bolkan as a fawn.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The cruise of a modern prairie schooner

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1910-12-01

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article describing central and eastern Oregon.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

"Reclamation vs. conservation"

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1935-07

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article authored by William Finley discussing wildlife refuges in Oregon and California.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Articles discussing William Finley and Ed Averill's article series and Malheur Lake refuge renaming

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1935-07

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Editorial discussing effects of proposed Willamette River dams on salmon runs

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1939-02

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

"Bookkeeping for rivers"

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1939-04

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article authored by William Finley discussing development and reclamation projects.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

"Old days on Ladd's Pond"

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1939-05-21

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article authored by William Finley discussing visits to Ladd's Pond before it became Laurelhurst Park.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Article discussing Willamette Valley project and building birdhouses

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1940-04

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935

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1930 - 1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The chickadee

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript discussing a family of chickadees. Topics include feeding of offspring and field observations. Published in The Condor on May 1, 1906.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Two studies in blue

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which William L. Finley points out the importance of knowing two flocks of birds of blue: bluebirds and blue jays. He lists his observations and assertions that knowing wild birds can improve any child's life.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The American egret

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Herons

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

A lecture describing a trip to California to search for herons.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Phoebe

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Grebe hunting

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript discussing the hunting of Western grebes in the name of plumage.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The witches' garden

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

An additional draft of "The witches' garden." The manuscript differs from "Yellow throat" with handwritten edits.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The hummingbird at home

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1906-07-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which the author spins a whimsical recollection of hummingbirds near their home.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Kingfishers

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing kingfishers, including appearance, diet, and hunting habits.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Malheur trip

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing Malheur Lake. The author describes the uncomfortable conditions of this trip as well as detailing the dismal quality of the lake's water for drinking.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953