OHS Digital Collections

White heron search

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Excerpts

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

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

Klamath trip

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing lake trips. Document goes on to describe physical characteristics such as length and plant life, as well as detailing the search for white herons. The author is disappointed to learn that the area was one of the most popular plumage hunting sites.

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

Lecture on plumage hunting

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.

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

The white heron

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing the pursuit of photographing white herons. The author describes concerns regarding the decreased population due to plume hunting. Also included is a page about bluebirds.

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