OHS Digital Collections

Advertisement for lecture and article discussing Finley's trip to Lower Klamath Lake

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1933-05

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oakland Forum (Oakland, Calif.)

Articles discussing William Finley lectures and bird refuges at Malheur and Lower Klamath lakes

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1934-03 - 1934-04

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

Article discussing bird refuges and waterfowl populations

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1940-12-29

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

Lower Klamath Lake, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges, 1917-1935

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1917 - 1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Correspondence, reports, and articles discussing the impact of agriculture and reclamation projects on the Lower Klamath, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges. Topics of focus include the impacts of grazing on bird refuges, construction of dikes and dams on the Klamath and Link Rivers, and possible reflooding of portions of the Lower Klamath Lake.

Finley, Irene

Articles discussing wildlife conferences in Klamath Falls and Bend

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1937-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

Articles discussing Bend conference, Klamath Falls game meeting, and Lower Klamath Lake

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1937-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

Hunting grebes

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that shares a few excerpts from "Plight of grebes", focusing on why grebes have been singled out for their plumage.

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

Compilation of manuscripts on birds

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Wholesale waterfowl destruction in the Klamath Country

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript discusses how the waterfowl in Klamath country are now protected from hunters by game laws. The Bureau of Reclamation destroyed areas of sanctuary for waterfowl because the demand for land for agricultural use was so high. According to Dr. C. F. Marbut from the Department of Agriculture, the soil from the land in and around the bed of the Lower Klamath Lake could not support agricultural means successfully. Instead, the area became a refuge similar to Clear Lake.

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

Lakes and rivers exploration

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.

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

Klamath trip

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing lake trips. Document goes on to describe physical characteristics such as length and plant life, as well as detailing the search for white herons. The author is disappointed to learn that the area was one of the most popular plumage hunting sites.

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

Southern Oregon lecture I

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies.

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

Trail of death

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

A manuscript that illustrates the destruction the demand for plumage causes to bird populations.

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

Trail of death

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

An additional draft of "Trail of death."

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

Articles discussing William Finley lectures and restoration of the Malheur and Lower Klamath Lake refuges

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1934-02

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Morgantown Evening Register (Morgantown, W. Va.)

Advertisement for William Finley lecture and articles discussing restoration of bird refuges

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1934-03

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.)

"Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"

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1934-06 - 1934-07

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article discussing William Finley's involvement as a representative on the Migratory Bird Advisory Board. Program for the 14th Annual Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners Conference is included.

Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners (U.S.)

Articles

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1934-07 - 1934-08

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Newspaper clippings discussing the need for antelope conservation at Hart Mountain, the impact of birds on the fish population, and restoration of the Lower Klamath Lake. Article discussing "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lecture is included.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

"Reclamation Service blamed for destruction of wildfowl"

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1935-07-04

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article discussing the Lower Klamath bird refuge.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

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1935-07

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Articles discussing controversy over Reclamation Service's handling of bird conservation

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1935-07

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

Articles discussing American Game Association meeting and Reclamation Service's handling of bird conservation

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1935-08

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

San Francisco Call Co.

Articles discussing wildlife conference in Bend and William Finley lecture on Lower Klamath Lake

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1937-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Lecture on plumage hunting

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.

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

Ducklings

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the pursuit of ducks and ducklings to observe behavior and hopefully catch a few photos of the mothers and their young.

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

Bird lives

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing a trip where several types of birds are observed, but the author's main goal is to spot white herons.

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

Cats have no respect for game laws

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that ponders whether or not it is justified to exterminate cats that are disrupting a wildlife refuge. The author and Mr. Fairchild observed a trio of cats that caused a bit of mayhem by hunting birds in the refuge.

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

Birds cannot live without homes

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1937-07-14

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Article discussing the establishment of wildlife refuges.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

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