San Francisco County (Calif.)

Letter and manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond"

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1904-10-08

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

The document begins with a letter to Mr. James Horsburgh Jr. in which William L. Finley submitted a brief manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond."

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Sanctuaries for waterfowl

mssfinley_series01_box02_folder04_02
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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Sanctuaries for waterfowl

mssfinley_series01_box02_folder05_36
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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Black-crowned night heron chick

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1904

Part of Herman T. Bohlman Photograph Collection, ca. 1890-1925

Unmounted lantern slide of a black-crowned night heron chick on a limb. Original negative: OrgLot369_FinleyA0519.

Bohlman, Herman

Union Oil tanker Lyman Stewart stranded at entrance to San Francisco Bay

371N5745F
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1922-10?

Part of Oregon Journal Photographic Negatives

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a ship, the Lyman Stewart, stranded on rocks at the entrance to San Francisco Bay after a collision with the freighter Walter A. Luckenbach in October 1922. Alongside the Lyman Stewart are three boats. On the negative is the text “Ashore at Mile Rk. [two words, not legible] / Union Oil Tanker Lyman Stewart.” Image note: Light leaks. Possibly a copy negative.

San Francisco?

373G0473
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1902 - 1906

Part of Oregon Journal Photographic Negatives

Photograph, taken from a high vantage, showing a wide view of a city, possibly San Francisco prior to the 1906 earthquake. A road with streetcar tracks runs through the center. Very faintly visible in the background toward the right is the dome of what may be the old San Francisco City Hall building. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 373G0531, 373G0532, and 373G0535. Image note: Damaged negative.

San Francisco?

373G0531
Item
1902 - 1906

Part of Oregon Journal Photographic Negatives

Photograph showing a street, houses, and a hill in an unidentified city or town. The words “Geo. Holl Mission & 26th sells shoes on their merit” are painted on a wooden railing along the street. The photograph may have been taken in San Francisco prior to the 1906 earthquake. It may be related to image Nos. 373G0473, 373G0532, and 373G0535. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration. Negative damage at upper left.

San Francisco?

373G0532
Item
1902 - 1906

Part of Oregon Journal Photographic Negatives

Photograph showing houses in the hills around an unidentified city, possibly San Francisco prior to the 1906 earthquake. Also see image Nos. 373G0473, 373G0531, and 373G0535, which may be related. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

San Francisco?

373G0535
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1902 - 1906

Part of Oregon Journal Photographic Negatives

Photograph, taken from a high vantage, showing a wide view of a city, possibly San Francisco prior to the 1906 earthquake. A road is visible at the center of the image. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 373G0473, 373G0531, and 373G0532. Image note: Damaged negative.

Jane Johnson (Conner) Failing

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1890 – 1910?

Part of James F. Failing family papers

Photograph of Jane (Conner) Failing, looking towards the right side of the frame. Her hair is pulled back, and a decorative neckline can be seen on her dress.

Flaglor Instantaneous Photographs (Firm)

Arriving in San Francisco

Coll784_b01f14_001
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1900 – 1955?

Part of Robertson, Burns, and Failing families papers

Document written by Walter John Burns, recalling his time in San Francisco, beginning in 1874. He moved to Portland in 1877 as the local agent for Balfour Guthrie & Company, a British grain dealer.

Burns, Walter John

Armstrong, P. B.

OrgLot500_A_8
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1867

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