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- 1935 - 1945
An overview of bats, including diet, mating season, and appearance. A brief discussion of bat species in Oregon is included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An overview of bats, including diet, mating season, and appearance. A brief discussion of bat species in Oregon is included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Cock of the plains, its odd traits and habits
Article describing the sage grouse, including differences to other species in the grouse family.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The theory of protective coloration in animals
Natural camouflage of wildlife is described, including the fur of Arctic foxes and snowshoe rabbits.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Rough draft of the first page of "National Parks Save Mammals."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Blue heron, fisherman of the river
Article describing blue herons in Oregon, including subspecies and behavior.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing observations of Kaibab squirrels in Arizona.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The hummingbird, fairy of the flowers
Article describing hummingbirds, including habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Effect of oil pollution on seafowl
Article describing an oil spill along the Pacific coast and its effect on seabirds.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing a trip to the Deschutes National Forest for research and fishing.
Finley, Irene
Manuscripts discussing the Braly Museum of Natural History in Depoe Bay, a proposed Portland natural history museum, and birds in Arizona.
Finley, Irene
Conservation work of the Finleys
Article discussing William and Irene Finley's work to educate children with nature films and lectures. The inclusion of the Finleys' photographs and articles in California Monthly is also discussed.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Table of contents for "Birds every kid should know."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be an early edit of "The chickadee."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author writes about being friends with a crow.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Photographing a flicker family
This manuscript appears to be the first rough draft of "Photographing a flicker family", describing High-hole and his family.
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
Manuscript describing bird families and different subsets in those families. Descriptions include physical traits as well as scientific names.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing several types of birds. The author comments on home life, habitat, and physical characteristics.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Introduction: Nature study and photography
Manuscript of what appears to be pieces of a newspaper attached to paper. Praises the practice of photography in regards to birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The woodpecker - Description of pond
Handwritten manuscript relating the life of some birds around a pond, focusing on a flicker that has sired a few series of offspring.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Appears to a rough draft of "A family of grosbeaks".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the virtues and difficulties of photography.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Short manuscript that describes bird photography. The author's photography subject is a Kingfisher.
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
The passing of the California condor
Manuscript discussing how little is known about California condors. The document details physical characteristics and behavior as well as nesting habitats. Features excerpts from "Condor 1."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953