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Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
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
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
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
Compilation of manuscripts on birds
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
This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Duck refuge at Klamath Falls has effective death trap
Manuscript describing the unintentional traps that had been made by telephone wires set up by the California-Oregon Power Company. It greatly affected the ducks in the area of Klamath Falls. The area that is discussed was set up for ducks with a type of botulism so that they could restore themselves back to health.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Birds change clothes with the season
Manuscript describing the molting process and how it is different for land birds versus water birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript focusing on the American pintail, stating that it is the most common of ducks. Document comments on molting of the male duck after breeding season. Author speculates that this occurs in order to better protect the offspring.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations
Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks
Manuscript in which the author writes as if they are a disgruntled duck hunter. The character goes on to complain about how the laws from the federal and state governments have prevented hunters from being able to hunt as much as they please. The character goes on to lament about how the best shooting was during the winter because it was easier. The character longs for the good old days.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Records of ducks over baited waters
Manuscript that delves into the game records for duck hunting, finding that the two states with the largest number of birds bagged were permitted to use bait. The author explains that the reason why there was such a concentration of birds in California and Illinois, is that they lie on the most naturally attractive waterways. Other states are mentioned, but the main focus is on California and Illinois. The document goes on to say that the practice of baiting creates an unfair advantage and those that do not bait tend to later follow after seeing the baiters' success. The federal government banned the use of bait in respects to duck hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript relating a conversation with H. S. Rowe, who along with Mr. Harrison, owned a large number of acres of land on Sauvie's Island, which happened to be excellent for duck hunting. Mr. Rowe went hunting in the year of 1907 with his son and netted the allotted amount of birds. Further comments about the plentiful number of birds for sport are included in the document. Later in 1913, a protection for migratory birds passed and closed down the hunting season. The author commented that despite the season being closed for 22 years, the number of ducks have not returned to previous numbers.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Manuscript that is composed of various manuscripts, with a focus on closing the waterfowl hunting season. The manuscripts concerning the waterfowl include creating legislation to close or limit the hunting season, the practice of baiting, and protecting waterfowl populations. A manuscript discussing russet-backed thrushes is included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks
This appears to be a rough draft of "Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks." Small differences include the additional sentences and above the title in faint pencil 'Consider the poor old duck hunter'.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing an unlikely friendship between a duck and a dog.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describes a friendship between a duck and dog.
Finley, Irene
The duck and the dog continued
This manuscript has two parts. The first is a continuation of the tale of friendship between a dog and duck. The second part of the manuscript is handwritten and gives a background on the author and her work.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript with detailed descriptions of bird species the author observed in Harney County.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The wood duck, favorite subject of artists
Article describing the lesser known wood duck, including how their nests are often built in the woods rather than near bodies of water.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The love affair of a duck and a dog
Article describing an unlikely friendship between a duck and dog.
Finley, Irene
Spring with the birds of the Blitzen Valley
Article describing Irene Finley's observations of bird species at a marsh in Blitzen Valley.
Finley, Irene
Article describing scoters, including an experience with a white-winged scoter in Jennings Lodge.
Finley, Irene
Article describing ducks at the Laurelhurst and Eastmoreland Parks in Portland.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscripts discussing the Braly Museum of Natural History in Depoe Bay, a proposed Portland natural history museum, and birds in Arizona.
Finley, Irene
'Angling’ for Chipmunks Furnishes Good Fun
Article authored by Irene Finley discussing a trip to Paulina Lake
Finley, Irene
Correspondence discussing upcoming lectures
Correspondence discussing upcoming lectures, including Finley's lecture, "Getting personal with mountain lions." A newspaper clipping discussing debate over the length of duck hunting season is included.
Oregonian (Firm)