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.)
This map shows the city of Portland, Oregon, and was compiled by official records by the Department of Public Works and the Office of the City Engineer. It shows streets and districts in Portland, along with general landmarks.
Document includes lecture schedule and newspaper clipping discussing "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lecture. Newspaper clipping discussing establishment of wildlife sanctuaries and brochure for the Moose Hill Bird Sanctuary are included.
Programs and article discussing "Where rolls the Oregon" and "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lectures. Article discussing increased interest in Oregon nature is included.
A guide map by the Portland Chamber of Commerce, showing Portland metro streets, railroads, car and bus lines, and includes separate maps for the Linnton neighborhood, and arterial thoroughfares.
National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership "we do our part" storefront sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.
Album of photographs documenting the Eugene (Or.) District of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from May 1933-May 1934. The album contains photographs of district camps and surrounding scenery, construction activities, and CCC officers and personnel. Also includes maps of each camp, monthly service reports, and work progress reports.
Album of photographs documenting the construction of the south Umpqua River Jetty in Reedsport, Oregon. The photographs were taken between 1933 and 1934 and photographers include Brubaker Aerial Surveys and John Stilanos.
Documents focus primarily on the destruction of bird nesting sites through the careless practices of the Reclamation Service, including prescribed burning and leasing of land for grazing. Other topics include cooperation between the Reclamation Service and Biological Survey, duck hunting, and recommendations for restoring refuges to ideal nesting conditions. A map of the Klamath Irrigation Project is included.
Contracts between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Fouke Fur Company focusing on the sale of fur seal skins from the Pribilof Islands in Alaska, 1931-1933
Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.
Manuscript in which the author corrects the perception that beavers are more valuable as pelts rather than members of ecological society. Extolls the idea that beavers should just be put back in the right place rather than killing them.
Manuscript campaigning for the federal government to aid in controlling the fish resources of the Sandy River. The author states that the Fish Commission and Game Commission cannot keep up with the demand of maintaining the fish runs. Document provides a condensed history of the river.
Manuscript recounting when County Agent Henderson came up with the idea of using turkeys as a solution to the overpopulation of grasshoppers in the county. The insects were destroying vegetation at an alarming rate. Then when the turkeys are no longer needed, they are sold off as poultry.
Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations.