OHS Digital Collections

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1925

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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 black-capped chickadee is a good acrobat

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Short manuscript that describes chickadees in a light and heartwarming manner.

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

Keenness of the senses of wild animals

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing the filming of antelope in the wild.

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

The intelligence of birds

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

A brief manuscript describing an Alaskan refuge.

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

Mammals on Mt. Hood

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing a bush-tit, most notably feeding behavior.

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

Williamson's whitefish

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that describes house wren relations.

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

Consider the salmon

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Trout

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript depicting the importance of trout, especially for farming communities. Goes on to protest the implementation of non-native fish, especially the Loch Leven trout.

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

The black bear

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the process a mother black bear goes through when birthing and rearing her offspring.

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

Tiniest soul in feathers

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing hummingbirds, including the behavior of the male bird and physical descriptions of nestlings.

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

Federal refuge for sea fowl

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Short manuscript that announces the establishment of a wild fowl refuge on Goat Island by decree of President Roosevelt.

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

Lack of good fishways

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that laments the lack of well made and accurate fish ladders and fish pathways.

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

Compilation of manuscripts on various subjects

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Document includes four short manuscripts. Titles include "The song sparrow", "Wildflowers as a hobby", "The badger", and "Wildlife traffic accidents".

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

Lewis Woodpecker is an expert fly catcher and rattlesnakes

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Combination of two manuscripts. The first section is on the Lewis woodpecker and its differences from related species. The second half is on rattlesnakes.

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

The wood warbler family

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Short manuscript on the subspecies of warblers. Generally comments on physical appearance.

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

The thrush family

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that lists a few of the different species of thrushes and robins in this family. Author notes that the robin is two inches longer than the thrush. Descriptions of the birds include scientific names, physical characteristics, and locations.

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

Search for the snowy heron

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."

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

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