Late nesting of bobwhite quail
Manuscript that relays the discovery of a bobwhite quail's nest in January, which is fairly late in the nesting season. The remaining content describes the value of the bird on farms.
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
Game management school at Corvallis
Manuscript praising the establishment of the Oregon State Agricultural College. There is praise also for the courses in game management that will be offered. The courses are considered to be the best measurement instituted in order to develop wildlife resources for Oregon. The college will offer several courses that will provide training for game management of estates and land using industries. Local establishments such as game refuges and fish hatcheries will be used to give hands on experience. At the time, Oregon was the only state in the west to receive federal funding for education in respects to conservation of wildlife.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that focuses on the American white pelican, which according to this document, has an unattractive appearance. The document also describes how the pelican feeds its young.
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 where one species of sparrow is featured. The document begins with explaining that only an expert can distinguish the three varieties of this sparrow.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript appears to be an edited version of "Trout flies".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Cacomistles as pets, 1926-1927
Newspaper articles discussing the sale of Cacomistles as pets. Included is an advertisement for William Finley's motion picture lecture, "Wild animal outposts."
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describing the exploits of the California quail known as Don Q.
Finley, Irene
Status of water fowl in northwestern states
The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Dinty, 2nd, one of the fretful race of rodents
Some of this manuscript can be found in "Porcupine pets." This document further discusses the second Dinty and how he makes an excellent pet.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript about two baby hummingbirds, focusing on the interaction between mother and offspring.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the making of a home by a pair of hummingbirds.
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
Love and life in the bird world
The story is a night time chat between two chats, much to the chagrin of their various neighbors.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript that ponders the peculiarity of the long-tailed chat.
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
A brief manuscript in which William L. Finley speaks about the satisfaction of his life. An angler friend of his claimed that Finley's life was just a prolonged vacation. Finley says that he just surrounds himself with the things he loves most, his wife, his children, and nature.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript where the author shares her observation of the morning, including bird calls.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript about the porcupine pets kept by the author.
Finley, Irene
Dinty, 2nd, one of the fretful race of rodents
A combination of "Dinty, 2nd, one of the fretful race of rodents" and "Porcupine pets."
Finley, Irene
This appears to be a rough draft of "Porcupine pets."
Finley, Irene
Gray digger starts winter sleep
Manuscript that gives a brief overview of the common ground squirrel's hibernation habits and motivations.
Manuscript that recounts an adventure that Becky, a bear cub, took with the Finleys and Campbell Church down the McKenzie River.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript that tells the tale of a male sapsucker from the point of view of a naturalist.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript that features excerpts from "Red-breasted sapsucker." The author explains that Jennings Lodge has been a preferred winter home for some of these birds as they are acquainted with many of the species of trees in the area. The author ponders how detrimental the birds are to these trees as they suck up one of the most important parts of these trees.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955