A map depicting the territory that would become Alaska. The map covers four of the five regions of Alaska, leaving out the far north. The various Native American tribes in the region are classified in a table. Relief is shown by hachures. Translated title, "Map of Russian America."
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.
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.
This manuscript appears to be an introduction for William L. Finley's lecture series on the Church-Finley expedition for the American Nature Association.
Irene Finley describing her experiences meeting and photographing whales around a chain of Alaskan islands. Mrs. Finley describes the boat and their experience capturing the act of whaling.
Newspaper clippings discussing honorary degrees awarded at Oregon State College commencement ceremony. Additional newspaper clippings discuss Finley's plans to photograph brown bears in Alaska and a Willamette River conservation group meeting.