OHS Digital Collections

Scarcity of hawks & owls

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Short of a mountain lion

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which William L. Finley and Edgar F. Averill are searching for mountain lions. The document goes into detail about an additional companion by the name of Miller and his dogs. The dogs were key in aiding to find mountain lions.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Wintering with the juncos

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1940-02-09

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that was sent to Edgard F. Averill that describes the Finleys' observation of snow birds.

Finley, Irene

Muskrat data from Tule Lake, Ore.

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1941

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that documents the first year of an agreement with trappers that specified they would have to provide the government half of their take. The document thoroughly assesses fur prices, the process, muskrat population, muskrat behavior, and several other topics.

Beginning journal

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1955-05-26

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Birds of the northland

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing a trip to an Alaskan island in order to find bird life.

Finley, Irene

Game resources of Oregon

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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

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

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