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"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.)
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and filming at Malheur Lake
Oregonian (Firm)
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and bird refuges at Malheur and Lower Klamath lakes
Oregonian (Firm)
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Programs and advertisement for "Where rolls the Oregon" lecture
Young Men's Christian Associations of North America
Map of the City of Portland, Oregon, by the Department of Public Works, 1934
Part of OHS Maps Collection
This map shows the city of Portland, Oregon, and was compiled by official records by the Department of Public Works and the Office of the City Engineer. It shows streets and districts in Portland, along with general landmarks.
Portland (Or.). Office of City Engineer
Articles, lecture schedule, and brochure
Document includes lecture schedule and newspaper clipping discussing "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lecture. Newspaper clipping discussing establishment of wildlife sanctuaries and brochure for the Moose Hill Bird Sanctuary are included.
Izaak Walton League of America
Program, ticket, and articles discussing "Where rolls the Oregon" lecture
Vassar Brothers Institute
Programs and article discussing "Where rolls the Oregon" and "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lectures. Article discussing increased interest in Oregon nature is included.
Reading Public Museum and Art Gallery (Pa.)
Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)
Guide Map, City of Portland and Suburban Districts, 1933
Part of OHS Maps Collection
A guide map by the Portland Chamber of Commerce, showing Portland metro streets, railroads, car and bus lines, and includes separate maps for the Linnton neighborhood, and arterial thoroughfares.
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
National Recovery Administration (NRA) storefront sign from the Yasui Brothers store, 1933-1935
Part of Yasui Brothers business records
National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership "we do our part" storefront sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.
United States. National Recovery Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps, Eugene District (Or.) photograph album
Part of Civilian Conservation Corps, Eugene District (Or.) photograph album
Album of photographs documenting the Eugene (Or.) District of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from May 1933-May 1934. The album contains photographs of district camps and surrounding scenery, construction activities, and CCC officers and personnel. Also includes maps of each camp, monthly service reports, and work progress reports.
Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)
United States vs. State of Oregon (Malheur, Mud, and Harney Lakes)
Van Winkle, I. H. (I. Homer)
Construction of the Umpqua River Jetty photograph album
Part of Photograph albums of Umpqua River Jetty construction and Brubaker aerial survey of Northwest coast
Album of photographs documenting the construction of the south Umpqua River Jetty in Reedsport, Oregon. The photographs were taken between 1933 and 1934 and photographers include Brubaker Aerial Surveys and John Stilanos.
Program and advertisement for lecture
Mason City Women's Club
Articles discussing the killing of ospreys at Mirror Pond and William Finley's lectures
Oregonian (Firm)
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Documents discussing Oregon and northern California refuges
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
Information and drawing of proposed Bonneville Dam
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Fouke Fur Company, fur seal contract, 1931-1933
Contracts between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Fouke Fur Company focusing on the sale of fur seal skins from the Pribilof Islands in Alaska, 1931-1933
Dickinson, John, 1894-1952
Correspondence and news releases
Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Habits and history of the beaver
Manuscript in which the author corrects the perception that beavers are more valuable as pelts rather than members of ecological society. Extolls the idea that beavers should just be put back in the right place rather than killing them.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Destruction of fish runs in the Sandy River
Manuscript campaigning for the federal government to aid in controlling the fish resources of the Sandy River. The author states that the Fish Commission and Game Commission cannot keep up with the demand of maintaining the fish runs. Document provides a condensed history of the river.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Ronald Colman and William Powell go batting
Manuscript that describes bats encountered while on the Pack-Finley Expedition in the Grand Canyon National Park.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Short manuscript that goes into detail about bear grass, specifically the different names it is known by as well as its uses.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Turkeys check grasshopper pests
Manuscript recounting when County Agent Henderson came up with the idea of using turkeys as a solution to the overpopulation of grasshoppers in the county. The insects were destroying vegetation at an alarming rate. Then when the turkeys are no longer needed, they are sold off as poultry.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations
Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953