OHS Digital Collections

Program for North American Wildlife Conference

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1936-02

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

American Wildlife Institute

Keenness of the senses of wild animals

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing the filming of antelope in the wild.

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

Trip to eastern United States, 1927-1928

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1927 - 1928

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Overview of William and Irene Finley's trip to the eastern United States, including Finley's recent publication, "Wild Animal Pets", release of a film series, "Finley Nature Series", and series of lectures, "Camera Hunting on the Continental Divide" and "Cruising in B.C. and Alaska."

Finley, Irene

Map of the Eastern Oregon Livestock Company holdings (may show land sold to the U.S. government in 1935 for the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge expansion)

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1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Map of Columbia River & Sauvie Island

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1934-12

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

USGS Map, with hand drawn markers for proposed pumping plant, proposed levee, proposed drainage canals, and district boundaries.

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Articles discussing proposed Willamette River dams and William Finley lectures

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Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Lebanon Express (Firm)

Bill introduced regarding commercial fishing near the Bonneville Dam and on Columbia River tributaries east of the Deschutes River

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1935-02-21

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregon. Legislative Assembly

Correspondence, December 1910

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Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Correspondence discussing William Finley’s efforts to gather support as a candidate for the position of Oregon State Game Warden. Additional topics include concerns about California legislation regarding the protection of birds, and Finley’s interest in an Oregon law permitting the establishment of game reserves on private property.

Report on birds seen at Netarts Bay, Oregon, January 26-February 12, 1915

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1915

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Report by Stanley Jewett listing bird species observed at Netarts Bay, Oregon from January 26-February 12, 1915.

Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-

Information and articles on wildlife

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1913 - 1941

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

"Why protect hawks and owls"; 2. "The great Alaskan brown bear"; 3. "Brownsville Gun & Rod Club is incorporated"; 4. "Not a creditable proceeding"; 5. "The plumage and the tariff"; 6. "Predators and the northern bob-white"; 7. "Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge"; 8. "National Parks Bulletin"; 9. "Wildlife tips and briefs"; 10. Bird images.

Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-

The shin-digger

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1922 - 1924

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Story describing a badger mascot at a football game.

Finley, William L., Jr.

Wild ducks conservation

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which the author describes the need for duck conservation in Oregon due to hunting. Duck hunters want the season to be longer, which is reflected in a new game bill that was introduced in the Senate (Senate Bill 99) and the House of Representatives (House Bill 108). The document asks the Oregonian to "raise its voice" in response to the duck hunters.

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

Bonneville Dam drawings

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1934 - 1937

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

"Lake survey of the Willamette National Forest"

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1937-12 - 1938-01

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Report on survey of lake conditions in the Willamette National Forest. Topics include fish species, stocking, and creation of hatcheries.

United States. Forest Service

Documents discussing homesteading on Steens Mountain and bird refuges in Oregon and California

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1917 - 1934

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Documents focusing on Lower Klamath Lake, including drainage and proposed reflooding. Other topics include homesteading on Steens Mountain and effects of agriculture on the Clear and Tule Lake Refuges.

Worcester, H. M.

Letter and statement discussing the proposed name change of the Department of the Interior to the Department of Conservation and Works

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1935-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952

Documents discussing Oregon and northern California refuges

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1932 - 1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Documents focus primarily on the destruction of bird nesting sites through the careless practices of the Reclamation Service, including prescribed burning and leasing of land for grazing. Other topics include cooperation between the Reclamation Service and Biological Survey, duck hunting, and recommendations for restoring refuges to ideal nesting conditions. A map of the Klamath Irrigation Project is included.

United States. Bureau of Reclamation

"Summary of reports of baiting and other gunning practices"

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1933 - 1934

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

United States. Bureau of Biological Survey

"Statement relative to the condition of the waterfowl of the four major flyways"

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1933 - 1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Lincoln, Frederick Charles, 1892-1960

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1935

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1935-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

"The waterfowl situation: 1934-1935"; 2. "Supplement to report on waterfowl situation 1934-1935"; 3. Correspondence discussing hunting and migratory birds

Darling, Jay N. (Jay Norwood), 1876-1962

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934

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1934

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Document focuses include changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act, waterfowl conditions, and extent of hunting seasons. Additional focuses include homesteading issues on wildlife refuges and hunting practices, including baiting.

Fernald, Charles

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1933

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1933

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Address given by W. C. Henderson, Associate Chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey, regarding the condition of waterfowl populations; 2. Directory listing individuals and groups responsible for wildlife conservation; 3. Correspondence discussing length of bird hunting seasons in Alaska and Migratory Bird Law changes

Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce

United States vs. State of Oregon (Malheur, Mud, and Harney Lakes)

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1933 - 1934

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Van Winkle, I. H. (I. Homer)

"Supplementary report: Waterfowl survey in western Washington and western Oregon"

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1933 circa

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Report focuses on current and proposed waterfowl refuge sites as well as hunting and agriculture.

Scheffer, Theodore H.

"Waterfowl survey - Washington and Oregon, west of the Cascades"

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1933

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Report discussing the effects of carp, agriculture, and hunting on waterfowl populations in Washington and western Oregon. The report also describes species of waterfowl and their diet.

Scheffer, Theodore H.