Map of Columbia River & Sauvie Island
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- 1934-12
USGS Map, with hand drawn markers for proposed pumping plant, proposed levee, proposed drainage canals, and district boundaries.
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Map of Columbia River & Sauvie Island
USGS Map, with hand drawn markers for proposed pumping plant, proposed levee, proposed drainage canals, and district boundaries.
Geological Survey (U.S.)
A shorter version of "The witches' garden."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"
Article discussing William Finley's involvement as a representative on the Migratory Bird Advisory Board. Program for the 14th Annual Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners Conference is included.
Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners (U.S.)
Manuscript describing the same trip in "Malheur". The focus in this document is on the quest for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
When the skylark sang in Portland
Article describing Ladd's Addition before it was developed and how the skylark was introduced to Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article describing nighthawks, including behavior and diet.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript for a Pacific Monthly article (March 1906) in which William Finley describes his observations of a family of yellowthroats. He discusses the thrill of the hunt when it comes to capturing images of birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The witches' garden." The manuscript differs from "Yellow throat" with handwritten edits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be another copy of "The witches' garden."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The pitcher plant traps and eats insects
A group of people, two who were residents of Gold Beach, went in search of deer. The group included Edgar Averill, John Yeon, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, along with the author. While the group did not find any deer in that outing, they did find a carnivorous plant and took a specimen home. The author goes on to describes how the plant gets nourishment and how it received its scientific name.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The pitcher plant traps and eats insects
An additional draft of "The pitcher plant traps and eats insects."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The orchestra of tree crickets performs every evening
An additional draft of "Every fall evening one may attend the orchestra of the tree crickets."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article describing the invasive bird species, the English sparrow (also known as the European house sparrow).
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing ducks at the Laurelhurst and Eastmoreland Parks in Portland.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
William L. Finley writes fondly about one of the first areas that he and Herman T. Bohlman took photographs of birds. He comments on the transformation of the Ladd's pond area into Laurelhurst Park.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Renting houses for songs and birds everyone should know
Document that contains two manuscripts. The first is on the subject of housing for birds, including bird box homes. The second is primarily focused on swallows.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing photographing hawks and their offspring.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Program, invitation, and publication discussing 2nd Annual Session of Institute on Northwest Affairs
Institute on Northwest Affairs
East Side Commercial Club (Portland, Or.)
American Institute of Park Executives
Program listing "Arizona birds" lecture and articles discussing Willamette Valley project
Audubon Society of Portland
Program for Izaak Walton League State Convention
Izaak Walton League of America
Program for 62nd Annual National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Program for 62nd Annual National Convention of Insurance Commissioners, including William Finley's "Wild life of Oregon" lecture.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Program for 1st Annual State Planning Conference
Oregon State Planning Board
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Program and articles discussing William Finley lectures and proposed Willamette River dams
Audubon Society of Portland