Manuscript that looks over a few previous records of wild pigeons provided by O. G. Delaba and W. B. Jennings. There is a note in parentheses asking to report any spottings of the birds to Finley or Averill. The author reflects that the number of pigeons has declined dramatically.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the vanishing of the passenger pigeon in America. The author infers that the factor that led to their decline is that they nested in large colonies, making them easy prey for hunters looking to sell them. The document emphasizes that the loss of this bird echoes the need for improvement when it comes to wildlife conservation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article discussing Irene and William Finley's experiences caring for a dove and band-tailed pigeon.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing Irene and William Finley's experiences caring for a dove and band-tailed pigeon.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing band-tailed pigeon conservation concerns and extinction of the passenger pigeon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Bird, probably at livestock show
Photograph of a light-colored bird, possibly a pigeon, in the hand of an unidentified person. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Photograph of a pigeon on a street, facing to the right. Other pigeons are feeding at the right side of the image, partially outside the frame.
Person with birds in Lownsdale Square, Portland
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man, wearing a long jacket, stands in Lownsdale Square in Portland. He stands with a group of pigeons and seagulls, with his arms holding several pigeons. At the far side of the park is Hotel Hamilton (negative 1 of 5).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Two band-tailed pigeons at the Oregon State Game Farm. Image note: Negative broken and not repaired.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Two band-tailed pigeons at the Oregon State Game Farm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Two band-tailed pigeons at the Oregon State Game Farm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A band-tailed pigeon at the Oregon State Game Farm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A band-tailed pigeon on a limb at the Oregon State Game Farm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A band-tailed pigeon on a limb at the Oregon State Game Farm. Image note: side note.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A band-tailed pigeon on a limb at the Oregon State Game Farm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A band-tailed pigeon at the Oregon State Game Farm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Herman T. Bohlman photographing a Guillemott pigeon nest.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A nesting site for guillemott pigeons showing eggs.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove covering young in nest. Image note: large size, good.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove nest and two eggs in mesquite tree.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove nest and two eggs in mesquite tree.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove on nest. Image note: side view, large size, very good.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove on nest. Image note: full side view, large size, best plate.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove on nest. Image note: side view, small size.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove on nest. Image note: side view, large size.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove on nest. Image note: full side view, small, upright plate.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mexican ground dove on nest. Image note: large size, side view, slight motion.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953