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Manuscript describing a trip to an Alaskan island in order to find bird life.
Finley, Irene
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Manuscript describing a trip to an Alaskan island in order to find bird life.
Finley, Irene
An additional manuscript depicting an exploratory trip to Alaska.
The Church-Finley exploration of Alaska
This manuscript shares excerpts with "The Church-Finley expedition."
Descriptions of various bird families
Manuscript describing a few bird types, including physical appearance, number of offspring, and habitat.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A brief manuscript describing an Alaskan refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport."
Finley, Irene
A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
American Nature Association Alaska trip
Manuscript that describes Mr. and Mrs. Finley's journey to some of the Alaskan islands, including the adoption of two cubs, Cuffy and Tuffy, and capturing whaling on film.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The fur seals of the Pribilofs
The manuscript discusses fur seals as well as other coastal animal life, including auklets, shrews, and lemmings.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Expedition of American Nature Association
Manuscript describing a trip to Alaska where Mr. and Mrs. Finley are gathering material for Nature Magazine.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lecture introduction for Church-Finley expedition
This manuscript appears to be an introduction for William L. Finley's lecture series on the Church-Finley expedition for the American Nature Association.
Information and articles on wildlife
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Manuscript about the Arctic owl, focusing on the bird's appearance, hunting habits, and its habitat.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles discussing effects of dams on wildlife and American Boy trip to Alaska
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Fouke Fur Company, fur seal contract, 1931-1933
Contracts between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Fouke Fur Company focusing on the sale of fur seal skins from the Pribilof Islands in Alaska, 1931-1933
Dickinson, John, 1894-1952
Trip to British Columbia and southern Alaska, 1926 and 1931
Field notes of William Alakangas, the chief engineer of the "Westward", documenting a trip along the coast of British Columbia, May 2-19, 1926. Included is an article draft by Alakangas, "It's a scream, but no fair laughing $5,000,000.00 reward for a suitable title." The article discusses a trip along the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska with a group, including Arthur Pack and William Finley, July-August 1931. Activities described include hunting porpoises, fishing for salmon, and collecting bird specimens.
Alakangas, William
Field notes and drafts of Irene Finley's articles discussing animals encountered on the Finleys' trip to Alaska. Included are newspaper articles discussing the fur trade, native Alaskan culture, and increases in seal population.
Finley, Irene
Camera hunting in the northland
Articles from Nature Magazine describing the Finley-Church Alaska expedition.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Camera hunting in the northland
Articles from Nature Magazine describing the Finley-Church Alaska expedition.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Field notes from the Finley's trip to Alaska and a newspaper article discussing the Finley's lecture tour in Arizona and southern California.
Finley, Irene
Field notes from the Finleys' trip to the Pribilof Islands and Irene Finley's article, "The Pribilof Islands."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article describing bird species observed on the Aleutian Islands, including auklets, Pribilof sandpipers, and Alaska wren.
Finley, Irene
Field notes, correspondence, and article drafts discussing animals, people, and landscape observed on the Finleys' trip to the Bering Sea and Pribilof Islands in Alaska.
Finley, Irene
Field notes from the Finleys' trip to the Pribilof Islands in Alaska. Included are drafts of Irene Finley's articles, "Off to Aleut land", "Lucy", and "Cuffy and Tuffy."
Finley, Irene
Arthur Pack's field notes discussing his trip across the United States, including the southwest, Oregon, and Alaska, June 21-August 22, 1933.
Pack, Arthur Newton, 1893-1975
Articles discussing American Boy trip to Alaska and transportation of goods on Columbia River
San Diego Union-Tribune
Articles discussing American Boy trip to Alaska
Oregon Journal (Firm)