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- 1935-03-15
Commonwealth, Inc.
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Commonwealth, Inc.
Correspondence discussing report of the Bonneville Dam Fishways Committee
Bonneville Dam Fishways Committee
Booklet discussing salmon and recipes using Thompson's Swiftwater canned salmon
Columbia River Packers' Association
"Supplementary report: Waterfowl survey in western Washington and western Oregon"
Report focuses on current and proposed waterfowl refuge sites as well as hunting and agriculture.
Scheffer, Theodore H.
Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934
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.
Fernald, Charles
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.)
Newspaper clipping titled: “Birds That Have Passed Away With The Dodo”
'Angling’ for Chipmunks Furnishes Good Fun
Article authored by Irene Finley discussing a trip to Paulina Lake
Finley, Irene
The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
A draft of "The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
"Finley shoots Arizona fauna on movie film" and "Anti-pollution river organization formed"
Articles discussing the William and Irene Finley's trip to Arizona and the formation of the "Willamette Anti-Pollution Association."
Oregon City Enterprise Courier (Oregon City, Or.)
Article discussing the history and restoration of Malheur Lake.
Oregonian (Firm)
Articles describing William Finley receiving honorary degree from Oregon State College
Newspaper clippings discussing honorary degrees awarded at Oregon State College commencement ceremony. Additional newspaper clippings discuss Finley's plans to photograph brown bears in Alaska and a Willamette River conservation group meeting.
Oregon City Enterprise Courier (Oregon City, Or.)
Articles discussing pollution of Willamette River and removal of eels
Oregon City Enterprise Courier (Oregon City, Or.)
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles discussing Ira N. Gabrielson visit and Malheur Lake refuge
Oregonian (Firm)
Manuscript that examines and advocates for the enforcement of legislation in regards to birds, wild life, and their native habitats.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Brady Museum of Natural History
A handwritten manuscript from Stanley Jewett to William L. Finley. Jewett writes about a remarkable natural history museum on the Oregon coast. The author raves about the quality of the collection, spending most of the letter praising the preservation of rare species in form of adult specimens and eggs. Jewett ends the letter with advocating a move of the museum to Portland in order for nature teachers to be able to use it as a resource in education.
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Manuscript describing the call of an owl at night.
Finley, Irene
Land-locked salmon of Wallowa Lake
Article describing a trip to Wallowa Lake to observe the current problem of the lake's fish being land locked.
Finley, Irene
Should Oregon have a bison range?
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
Irene Finley discusses the proposed move and expansion of the Portland Zoo.
Finley, Irene
Tufted puffin, a feathered clown
Article describing tufted puffins, including nests and appearance.
Finley, Irene
Article describing terns in Alaska, Texas, and Oregon.
Finley, Irene
The swallows have come home again
The article highlights the annual return of birds to the author's property, including the violet-green swallow. Recommendations for birdhouse designs are included.
Finley, Irene
The rattlesnake, not such a bad fellow
Article describing rattlesnakes, including ones encountered by the Finleys on a trip to Arizona.
Finley, Irene
Article describing a pronghorn that was adopted by Sam Bolkan as a fawn.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
When the condor sailed the Columbia
The decline of the California condor is discussed in this article. Once a frequent flyer along the Columbia River in Oregon, the bird has became a stranger as numbers dwindled.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Profits in scenery and wildlife
Article illustrating how the capitalization of Oregon's natural resources can bring a quick profit, but need to be protected.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955