"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
United States vs. State of Oregon (Malheur, Mud, and Harney Lakes)
Van Winkle, I. H. (I. Homer)
The killdeer in our grain field
Article describing killdeer, including nests and agricultural benefits.
Finley, Irene
The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
A draft of "The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
Article describing central and eastern Oregon.
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
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
Spring with the birds of the Blitzen Valley
Article describing Irene Finley's observations of bird species at a marsh in Blitzen Valley.
Finley, Irene
Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Should Oregon have a bison range?
Article exploring the idea of creating a range for American bison. Finley and other naturalists propose that an upper portion of the Malheur Bird Refuge should be used as a bison range.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article discussing the history and restoration of Malheur Lake.
Oregonian (Firm)
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
A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript recounting an encounter with a group of toads. The document describes how the toads possess a bone that allows them to use their hind feet to burrow into the ground in order to get closer to moisture when rain is lacking. The author and the group watched as the animals used ant hills as a buffet to feed themselves. The author comments that it is no wonder that some believe that amphibians rain from the sky because this species emerges with the coming rain and disappears as the sun comes out.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
East Side Commercial Club (Portland, Or.)
Story about an ornery horse at Poole's Ranch.
Finley, Phoebe Katherine
Outdoor Recreation Committee meeting minutes
Outdoor Recreation Committee
"Oregon conquers stream pollution"
Article authored by William Finley discussing the construction of sewage disposal plants in eight Oregon cities and a stream cleanup program.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934
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
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A 1908 map of Harney County completed by the Eastern Oregon Engineering Company of Burns, Oregon. The map legend is color coded to show major land holdings in the county including the Blue Mountain Forest Reserve; the Willamette Valley and Cascade Mountain Wagon Road; California & Oregon Land Co.; American Land & Live Stock Co.; Pacific Live Stock Co.; Wm. Hanley Co. (including P-Ranch and OO-Ranch); H. V. I. Co.; Portland Co.; Alvord Ranch; and Indian allotment lands. Relief is shown by hachures.
Eastern Oregon Engineering Company
Manuscript discussing Finley's lecture
Manuscript discussing the topics of William Finley's lecture, including the Lower Klamath and Malheur Wildlife Refuges, preserving the Columbia River, and the effects of agriculture.
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
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