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- 1935 - 1945
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscripts discussing the Braly Museum of Natural History in Depoe Bay, a proposed Portland natural history museum, and birds in Arizona.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript comparing robins and thrushes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript on why hawks and owls deserve protection, especially from farmers and hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that tells the tale of a male sapsucker from the point of view of a naturalist.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript that features excerpts from "Red-breasted sapsucker." The author explains that Jennings Lodge has been a preferred winter home for some of these birds as they are acquainted with many of the species of trees in the area. The author ponders how detrimental the birds are to these trees as they suck up one of the most important parts of these trees.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Broadside of Western Defense Command instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry
Part of Broadside of Western Defense Command instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry
Broadside printed in green text detailing the provisions of Civilian Exclusion Order No. 46 issued by General J. L. Dewitt. It is directed towards Japanese Americans living in Clackamas and eastern Multnomah Counties. The notice reads that "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien, will be evacuated from [all of Clackamas County and Multnomah County east of 122nd Avenue] by 12 o'clock noon, P.W.T., May 12, 1942." The notice contains instructions for how Japanese Americans should report to the Civil Control Station located on the Gresham Fairgrounds "to receive further instructions" between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on either May 7th or May 8th, along with guidelines of what possessions they may or may not bring with them.
United States. Army. Western Defense Command
Newberg Graphic, Newberg, Or
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
Late nesting of bobwhite quail
Manuscript that relays the discovery of a bobwhite quail's nest in January, which is fairly late in the nesting season. The remaining content describes the value of the bird on farms.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
Booklet of the proceedings of the Oregon State Agricultural Society. Includes the opening address by Simeon Francis and the annual address by J. Quinn Thornton.
Oregon State Agricultural Society
Untitled list of questions sent by John McLoughlin to James Watt, with Watt's handwritten reply
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
A list of seven questions about James McLoughlin's reputation in Oregon from McLoughlin to James Watt. Watt's reply is handwritten below the typed questions.
McLoughlin, John, 1784-1857
Untitled promissory note to George Abernethy (blank form printed 1845)
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
A promissory note to George Abernethy for $11.95 with interest at the rate of 6%. The blank form was printed in 1845 and filled out in 1846.
Oregon Territory (Provisional government, 1843-1849)
To the World!! (broadside by James W. Nesmith denouncing J. Quinn Thornton)
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
A broadside written by James W. Nesmith denouncing J. Quinn Thornton. This broadside was published following Thornton's refusal to duel Nesmith.
Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
Untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane about convening the Legislative Assembly and elections
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
An untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane announcing that the Legislative Assembly will be convened, commenced, and held at Oregon City. The announcement also includes election results.
Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881
An act to provide for a special election
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
An act by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Oregon announcing a special election in each of the counties in the territory. Positions to be elected in each county include three judges of the probate court, one clerk of the probate court, one sherriff, one assessor, one county treasurer, one school commissioner, and justices of the peace.
Oregon Territory (Provisional government, 1843-1849)
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
An untitled proclamation by Governor Joseph Lane calling a Special Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Oregon. The second page is a proclamation encouraging all civil officers and citizens to seize deserters and deliver them to any commissioned officer in the service of the United States.
Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881
The Donation Bill of the Territory of Oregon (Revised Edition)
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
An act of congress which created the office of Surveyor General of the Public Lands of Oregon, provided for the survey, and made donations to settlers of public lands.
United States. Congress
Argus-Extra. Late from the South. More Indian Murders!
Part of Oregon Imprints collection
A clipping from the "Oregon Argus" newspaper. The clipping is a reprint from the "Oregon Statesman" and details the arrival of S. B. Hadley at Corvallis with a petition from Umpqua Valley citizens to Governor Curry requesting volunteers to "repel the hostilities of the Shasta and Rogue River Indians."
Oregon Argus
To the Voters of Clackamas County
A letter written to the voting residents of Clackamas County, Oregon encouraging them to vote in support of woman suffrage on the 1908 ballot.
Trolling for Chinooks yesterday and today
Article describing the causes for the decline in fish populations in Oregon due to pollution and addition of hatchery raised fish.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing the red-breasted sapsucker, including diet and behavior.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
"Sweet minstrel of the night" and "Otter was a bit too much for collie"
Articles discussing the long-tailed chat and a struggle between an otter and collie.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Images of geese taken by William Finley and article discussing Pacific College benefit party
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Oregon Journal (Firm)
The friend of the fisherman's streams
Article discussing the dipper (also known as an ouzel), a small water bird.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955