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Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that depicts a lake trip in which two white herons were spotted and the author fell into the lake when coming face to face with a delegation of waterfowl. Small excerpt from "Home life of birds".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Brief manuscript outlining what the topics of the article will be.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be another copy of "The witches' garden."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
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
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
Manuscript that describes the physical characteristics of the subject bird as well as its benefits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author relays the other names Williamson's whitefish is known by and a general opinion of the fish.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that laments the lack of well made and accurate fish ladders and fish pathways.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional rough draft of "Warbler ways."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A rough draft of "Bush-tit." The last page appears to belong to another manuscript.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Paved highways and good trout stream do not mix
This manuscript rallies against building paved roads along streams because this creates easy access and an opening to abuse the resources found in the stream. This document focuses mainly on overfishing in regards to the trout population. Later in the document, the author argues against a highway being built along the Rogue River because this will negatively affect the stream, both in health and fish populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript describes the author's interaction with a pine squirrel. The squirrel is compared to the other types of squirrels that are present in that area.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Hunting warblers with field glasses and camera
Short manuscript focusing on photographing a sometimes elusive subject, the warbler. The author describes the experience of photographing a pair of the birds. It was learned not to trust the mother as she faked an injury in order to distract attention from her nest.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Hawks that check the rodent pests
Manuscript arguing that red-tailed hawks are beneficial to the environment, not detrimental as sportsmen and farmers would have the public believe. Farmers assume that the hawk is after livestock. Sportsmen blame the hawk for the decrease of other bird and game populations. The author contends that these birds help aid the natural balance of their ecosystem. They help weed out rodents that destroy crops.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The red, pine or douglas squirrel
Manuscript about a pine squirrel.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Barn owl, night watchman around the farm
Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that delves into the perplexing animal that is ring-tailed cat or ringtail. A cousin of the raccoon, the animal can be found in the southwestern part of the Americas from Mexico to southern Oregon. The animal has a strange appearance and prefers to hunt mice and small game. The animal is an omnivore and emits a musky smell.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Manuscript that features excerpts from "Red-breasted sapsucker." The author explains that Jennings Lodge has been a preferred winter home for some of these birds as they are acquainted with many of the species of trees in the area. The author ponders how detrimental the birds are to these trees as they suck up one of the most important parts of these trees.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William L. Finley photographs, 1901-1940
Images of wildlife, primarily birds of the western United States, c.1900-1940s, photographed by William Lovell Finley and his associate Herman T. Bohlman, with the help of his wife, Nellie Irene Barnhart Finley and others. The collection includes fine images of adult and immature birds, chicks, eggs, and nests. Many show habitat. Others document the camera equipment and techniques used to make the photographs.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Habits and history of the beaver
Manuscript in which the author corrects the perception that beavers are more valuable as pelts rather than members of ecological society. Extolls the idea that beavers should just be put back in the right place rather than killing them.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Destruction of fish runs in the Sandy River
Manuscript campaigning for the federal government to aid in controlling the fish resources of the Sandy River. The author states that the Fish Commission and Game Commission cannot keep up with the demand of maintaining the fish runs. Document provides a condensed history of the river.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Ronald Colman and William Powell go batting
Manuscript that describes bats encountered while on the Pack-Finley Expedition in the Grand Canyon National Park.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953