This series consists of publications, including typescripts and newspaper clippings of articles written by William and Irene Finley and Ed Averill for the Oregon Journal and the Sunday Oregonianbetween 1935 and 1945 The articles describe bird, fish and mammal species, wildlife refuges, and trips taken by the Finleys. Some are editorial in nature, such as advocating for a new Portland zoo or calling for certain limits on hunting. The series also includes articles written for Nature, National Geographic, and other publications.
Document describing how the University of California used William Finley's photos in California Monthly. The document also gives brief descriptions of a few bird species.
Article calling for an official study to determine what is the true cause of the declining edible fish population. The authors believe that fishermen are overfishing.