Compilation of manuscripts on birds
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The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Letter and manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond"
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The document begins with a letter to Mr. James Horsburgh Jr. in which William L. Finley submitted a brief manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The passing of the California condor
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Manuscript discussing how little is known about California condors. The document details physical characteristics and behavior as well as nesting habitats. Features excerpts from "Condor 1."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Wren
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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
The aerie of the red-tail
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A draft of "The aery of the red-tail."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Chickadee - The family jar
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Manuscript in which chickadees are observed and photographed.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Scarcity of hawks & owls
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Manuscript on why hawks and owls deserve protection, especially from farmers and hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Hawks
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Manuscript that contains a few related excerpts from "Scarcity of hawks & owls." Talks about how from a naturalist's point of view, there is desire for the extermination of any species, even if they are predators.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Beginning journal
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Manuscript discussing the virtues of nature, especially in enjoying the natural resources that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Will sentiment step on the sportsman?
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Manuscript that explores the effect of man, specifically the outdoorsman, on wildlife.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The bird in human form
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Manuscript in which the author relates how he views birds in his writing. He feels that birds have similar and at times superior human traits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Game resources of Oregon
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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
The intelligence of birds
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Manuscript that marvels at how birds adapt and seem to remember their environment. Author remarks on the difference in behavior of birds when they perceive danger.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The gull as a check upon insect pests
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Manuscript that describes the benefits of gulls appetite, namely in controlling cricket populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Why not a bird chart on an ocean liner?
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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
Habits of the Columbia River salmon
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Manuscript that details salmon spawning, including the journey made and the process the female's body goes through.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Renting houses for songs and birds everyone should know
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Document that contains two manuscripts. The first is on the subject of housing for birds, including bird box homes. The second is primarily focused on swallows.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Alaska brown bear refuge
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A brief manuscript describing an Alaskan refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mammals on Mt. Hood
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Manuscript that describes the varied warm blooded wildlife as observed by Elijah Coalman, Ranger for the United States Bureau of Forestry.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Flicker or woodpecker
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Manuscript that describes the physical characteristics of the subject bird as well as its benefits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Habits of the otter
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Manuscript in which the author captured a young otter and observed it.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The bush-tit
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Manuscript describing a bush-tit, most notably feeding behavior.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Williamson's whitefish
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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
Proper care of fish
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Short manuscript that implores the reader to be aware of the proper way to clean a fish after it has been caught.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Dolly Varden trout
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Manuscript discussing where the Dolly Varden trout can be found and the nuisance it is in Oregon waters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Parkman or house wren
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Manuscript that describes house wren relations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Consider the salmon
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Manuscript calling for the preservation of the Columbia River as a salmon stream. The river is proposed to have additional dams added which would interrupt the salmon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953