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Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Manuscript describing the plight of the western grebe being hunted for their durable skin. The document describes the hunters' realization of the diminishing bird population.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The trail of the plume hunters
Manuscript that is compiled of various excerpts. The main focus of the manuscript is the devastation of bird populations due to plumage hunting for fashion and other interests.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing the hunting of Western grebes in the name of plumage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the pursuit of photographing white herons. The author describes concerns regarding the decreased population due to plume hunting. Also included is a page about bluebirds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Manuscript containing excerpts from the "Plume hunting", "Grebe hunting", and "Notes on grebe skin traffic" manuscripts. This document further expands upon the motivation of plume hunting. Author also provides physical description, observations of behavior, and figurative description of some specimens in the wild.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "Follow the trails."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Life blood of birds for fashion
Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California.
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
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the Supervisor of the Ochoco Forest, Lester Moncrief, and storekeeper at Paulina, Lyle Miller, report the numbers of deer hunted. After considering the large number of bucks killed, rangers of the area asserted that the deer population was increasing. The author claims that the increase in population was direct proof that protection of the animals has been key to that success.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Needless destruction of game resources
Manuscript that explores the senseless killing of wild animals. Despite being a protected animal, a black bear mother and cub had been shot down. The author contends that black bears are the most human of wild animals in the Oregon woods. The author also describes characteristics of the bear and what it eats. The document goes on to say that there are people who simply enjoy being out in nature and can truly appreciate a wildlife sighting. However, due to hunters, those people are robbed of these experiences.
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
Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing elk populations in Oregon, including hunting seasons and the transfer of an elk herd from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to the Wallowa National Forest.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article discussing length of hunting seasons for game birds, including ducks and band-tailed pigeons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Are deer being properly handled?
Article describing the management of deer populations in Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Program and articles discussing lectures and length of duck hunting season
Program and articles discussing William Finley's lecture, "Camera hunting on the continental divide", and Irene Finley's lecture, "Birds of the Arizona desert." Newspaper clippings discussing debate over the length of duck hunting season are included.
Audubon Society of Portland
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955