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Manuscript detailing characteristics of birds who frequent a pond, as well as the joys and disappointments of photography. A second manuscript describes a red-tailed hawk. Additional excerpts are included from other manuscripts, including "Vigor's wren."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the pursuit of photographing sea birds is discussed. Appears to be the same trip featured in "Study of sea birds."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Bird life - A study with the camera
Manuscript that is an edit of "Bird life - A study with the camera."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Compilation of manuscripts on birds
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"
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
Letter to William L. Finley from Houghton Mifflin
Mr. Francis H. Allen wrote to Finley about procuring a few samples of Finley's of work so that Allen could submit the work to be published by Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Houghton, Mifflin and Company
The passing of the California condor
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
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
A draft of "The aery of the red-tail."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which chickadees are observed and photographed.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript on why hawks and owls deserve protection, especially from farmers and hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
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
Manuscript that was sent to Edgard F. Averill that describes the Finleys' observation of snow birds.
Finley, Irene
Muskrat data from Tule Lake, Ore.
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.
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?
Manuscript that explores the effect of man, specifically the outdoorsman, on wildlife.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Manuscript describing a trip to an Alaskan island in order to find bird life.
Finley, Irene
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
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
Manuscript detailing the filming of antelope in the wild.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
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?
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
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
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
A brief manuscript describing an Alaskan refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953