Correspondence and news releases
Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and bird refuges at Malheur and Lower Klamath lakes
Oregonian (Firm)
Article discussing bird refuges and waterfowl populations
Oregonian (Firm)
"Malheur being restored as bird haven of west"
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Oregonian (Firm)
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
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
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
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
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 reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Should Oregon have a bison range?
Article exploring the idea of creating a range for American bison. Finley and other naturalists propose that an upper portion of the Malheur Bird Refuge should be used as a bison range.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
Article describing central and eastern Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Story about an ornery horse at Poole's Ranch.
Finley, Phoebe Katherine
Malheur (Lake-Blitzen Valley) Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
A draft of "The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
"Bird reservations of Oregon may be restored"
Article discussing restoration of Malheur and Lower Klamath Lake refuges.
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and filming at Malheur Lake
Oregonian (Firm)
Facts (Redlands, Calif.)
Articles discussing Oregon tourism, pollution of Oregon rivers, and renaming Malheur Lake refuge
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Articles discussing William Finley and Ed Averill's article series and Malheur Lake refuge renaming
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Articles discussing Oregon wildlife and wildlife refuges
Burns Times-Herald
Articles discussing bird refuges and conservation
Oregonian (Firm)
Articles discussing bird refuges in Oregon and California
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing conservation efforts in Oregon
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935
Correspondence, articles drafts, and notes discussing the Malheur Lake and Lower Klamath Lake Refuges with a focus on the impact of agricultural projects on the reservations, including water shortages and pollution. Additional topics include concerns about an antelope population limit at the Hart Mountain Game Refuge and the introduction of non-native species to replace dwindling native bird and fish populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing Malheur Lake. The author describes the uncomfortable conditions of this trip as well as detailing the dismal quality of the lake's water for drinking.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953