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Reel 1: 1. "Crater Lake National Park"; 2. "The harvest of the Columbia". Reel 2: 1. "Live-trapping and transplanting beaver"; 2. "Wilderness areas where beaver are abundant". Reel 3: 1. "The Reclamation Service turns Lower Klamath over to land promoters"; 2. "Clear Lake Reservation in 1912"; 3. "A waterfowl refuge partly drained and leased to stockmen"; 4. "Malheur Lake Reservation in 1915"; 5. "A dry lake, no birds and a world of dust". Reel 4: 1. "P Ranch, 40 miles of water and marsh land, added to Malheur Refuge"; 2. "Winter refuges for waterfowl"; 3. "A new kind of duck dog"; 4. "Trapping and banding ducks". Reel 5: 1. "Home of the sage grouse"; 2. "Hunting for antelope".

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

The eagle of Mission Ridge

Manuscript describing a family of eagles on the southern end of Mission Ridge. Finley describes his surroundings as well as the difficulty of wildlife photography.

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

Notes on grebe skin traffic

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

The trail of the plume hunters

Manuscript that is compiled of various excerpts. The main focus of the manuscript is the devastation of bird populations due to plumage hunting for fashion and other interests.

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

Black-headed grosbeak

Manuscript reflecting on observations of a couple of grosbeaks. The manuscript features an excerpt from "A family of grosbeaks."

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

Basket makers

Manuscript detailing the basket net building habits of vireos and orioles. Additional birds are mentioned, but only for comparison. The document highlights the importance of imitation as a large influence on behavior.

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

Preface for lecture

A preface for a lecture on the author's motivation for bird photography, focusing on land birds of Oregon and California.

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

Ibis

Manuscript discussing ibises and herons, including physical appearance and habitat.

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

Plight of grebes

Manuscript containing excerpts from the "Plume hunting", "Grebe hunting", and "Notes on grebe skin traffic" manuscripts. This document further expands upon the motivation of plume hunting. Author also provides physical description, observations of behavior, and figurative description of some specimens in the wild.

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

Sagebrush country

Manuscript describing a trip. Highlights include the convenience of a machine that provides fuel, shelter, and the ability to cook. Observations of wildlife and the environment are also included.

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

Excerpts

Manuscript that depicts trials of photography, the lamentation of the loss of one species, and other thoughts.

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

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