OHS Digital Collections

Spring with the birds of the Blitzen Valley

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1944-04-11

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article describing Irene Finley's observations of bird species at a marsh in Blitzen Valley.

Finley, Irene

Squaw or bear grass

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Short manuscript that goes into detail about bear grass, specifically the different names it is known by as well as its uses.

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

Squirrel of the golden forest

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1941-04-21

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article discussing observations of Kaibab squirrels in Arizona.

Finley, Irene

Squirrels - North and south

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1943-03-28

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Several different types of ground squirrels are examined in this work, including the desert and golden-mantled ground squirrel.

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

State Fair Program Advertisement in favor of 1912 Equal Suffrage Referendum

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1912

Part of Women collection, circa 1899-1950

An advertisement printed in the program for the 1912 Oregon State Fair. The advertisement outlines arguments in favor of voting to grant equal suffrage to women.

State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon : showing main traveled automobile roads, 1924

G4291.P2 1924 .P67 c.2
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1924

Part of OHS Maps Collection

A map of automobile and railroad routes in Oregon in 1924 showing main paved and gravel roads as well as railroad routes. The verso shows a map of major highway systems in the Western United States. The title on the verso page reads, "All Roads Lead to Portland, Oregon / Center of the Great Scenic Highway Systems of the West." Insets on the map show, "Mt. Hood Loop drive," and "Map of the best routes in and out of Portland." Relief shown by hachures.

Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)

Statement of matriculation deficiency

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1899-11-11

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

University of California, Berkeley

Statement of Strawberry Crop of the Year of 1921

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1921

Part of Yasui Brothers business records

Report with growers' names and the reported number of crates.

"Statement relative to the condition of the waterfowl of the four major flyways"

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1933 - 1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Lincoln, Frederick Charles, 1892-1960

Status of water fowl in northwestern states

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1924 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.

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

Stengele's view of Astoria / B.W. Pierce, artist, 1890

G4294.A8A3 1890 .P51
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1890

Part of OHS Maps Collection

A Bird's-eye view map of Astoria, Oregon looking south from above the Columbia River. An inset map shows "Upper Astoria, looking east from E. 4th & Hemlock Sts." The border of the map includes illustrated vignettes of select buildings and business interiors in the city including: J.O. Hanthorn & Co.; residence of Col. J. Taylor; Hotel Ford; W.L. Uhlenhart; public school building; Sam'l. Elmore; Odd Fellows Building & I.W. Case; Pythian Castle; Clatsop Mill Co.; Flavel Block; Astoria Iron Works; M.J. Kinney; O'Hara & Ingalls; Astoria Real Estate Co.; Gustave Hansen Jeweler; Elmore, Sanborn & Co.; H.M. Thatcher; Van Dusen & Co.; residence of Geo. Flavel; M.C. Crosby; Robb & Parker; Thompson & Ross.

Pierce, B. W. (Bruce Wellington), 1859-1947

Storefront holiday sign, approximately 1908-1942

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1908 - 1942?

Part of Yasui Brothers business records

Red paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store that reads "A beautiful array of pleasing gifts," "your inspection invited."

Yasui Brothers Store (Hood River, Or.)

Storefront holiday sign, approximately 1908-1942

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1908 - 1942?

Part of Yasui Brothers business records

Red "opening evenings until XMAS" paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store.

Yasui Brothers Store (Hood River, Or.)

Story of the robin

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.

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

"Strange and true wild life line stories"

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1933-10-15

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Image of a flock of American white pelicans and an article about eagles.

Oregonian (Firm)

Study of sea birds

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Extensive manuscript describing a trip to the Oregon Coast to observe sea birds.

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

Study of sea birds

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Edited manuscript that recounts a trip to the Oregon Coast in search of water fowl of the sea.

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

Subscriptions to U. S. Sanitary Commission. Meeting in Jacksonville to Aid the U. S. Sanitary Commission

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Item
1862?

Part of Oregon Imprints collection

A document summarizing a U. S. Sanitary Commission meeting in Jacksonville. The document lists the names of residents who have agreed to donate money to the Commission.

United States Sanitary Commission

"Summary of reports of baiting and other gunning practices"

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1933 - 1934

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

United States. Bureau of Biological Survey

Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery

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1882 - 1883?

Part of Carleton E. Watkins photographs, 1861-1885

Photo album, "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery," containing photos by Carleton E. Watkins. Album page bears signature of Charles H. Prescott, dated 1884. Prescott was the original owner of this album, and manager of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. A small biographical note appears alongside his signature. There is also an inscription from John Neilson Barry (b.1870), an Episcopal clergyman and historian from Portland, Or., to Julius L. Meier, governor of Oregon from 1931-1935. Inscription reads, "To the beloved Governor of Oregon Julius L. Meier whose noble and self sacrificing efforts in promoting the welfare of the people of Oregon have made him a public benefactor. J. Neilson Barry." Plates O.1. and O.45. are arranged out of numerical order. Plates O.28 and O.29 are not included.

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

"Supplementary report: Waterfowl situation in the Pacific Northwest"

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1935-03-25

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Report containing additional data supplied by duck hunting organizations and recommendations, including proposed regulations.

Scheffer, Theodore H.

"Supplementary report: Waterfowl survey in western Washington and western Oregon"

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1933 circa

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Report focuses on current and proposed waterfowl refuge sites as well as hunting and agriculture.

Scheffer, Theodore H.

Survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and the Dalles : October 1879 to January 1880 / by the order of Major G.I. Gillespie & under the direction of Lieutenant Charles F. Powell, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. ; instrumental work by Messrs F.W. Lehnartz ... [et al.] ; drawing by Messrs J.A. Gillespie & F.J. Carrel.

G4242-C62
Item
1880?

Part of OHS Maps Collection

A blueline print map of a survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and The Dalles. Relief is shown by contours and depth is shown by soundings. The map also shows the proposed route for the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company’s Oregon Portage Railroad extension.

United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

Survey of the Columbia River from The Dalles to Celilo / made under the direction of Major N. Michler, U.S. Engineers, by R. A. Habersham.

G4242.C62 1874 .H32s
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1874

Part of OHS Maps Collection

A map of the Columbia River that shows the route of the river from The Dalles to Celilo. The map also shows the route of the Dalles and Celilo Railroad. Depths are shown by soundings.

Habersham, Robert A.

Susan B. Anthony letter to "My Dear Friends"

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1885-05-21

Part of Correspondence Collection

Letter from Susan B. Anthony to "My Dear Friends" dated 21 May 1885, regarding her recent visit, transmitting the first two volumes of the history of woman suffrage and encouraging the recipients to report their activities to "New Era." The letter is written on letterhead for the National Woman Suffrage Association.

Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906