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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the plight of the western grebe being hunted for their durable skin. The document describes the hunters' realization of the diminishing bird population.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley points out the importance of knowing two flocks of birds of blue: bluebirds and blue jays. He lists his observations and assertions that knowing wild birds can improve any child's life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The weaver of the west."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a bush-tit's nest and the family that occupies it. Provides field observations and colorful descriptions of the family of birds. Also included are Finley's handwritten notes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a family of grosbeaks.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing a family of chickadees. Topics include feeding of offspring and field observations. Published in The Condor on May 1, 1906.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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