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Compilation of manuscripts on birds

The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later.

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

The passing of the California condor

Manuscript discussing how little is known about California condors. The document details physical characteristics and behavior as well as nesting habitats. Features excerpts from "Condor 1."

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

Wren

Fanciful handwritten manuscript on the casual observation of a wren mother and her family. This document has parts from both "Rearing a wren family" and "Vigor's wren".

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

Hawks

Manuscript that contains a few related excerpts from "Scarcity of hawks & owls." Talks about how from a naturalist's point of view, there is desire for the extermination of any species, even if they are predators.

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

Short of a mountain lion

Manuscript in which William L. Finley and Edgar F. Averill are searching for mountain lions. The document goes into detail about an additional companion by the name of Miller and his dogs. The dogs were key in aiding to find mountain lions.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Muskrat data from Tule Lake, Ore.

Manuscript that documents the first year of an agreement with trappers that specified they would have to provide the government half of their take. The document thoroughly assesses fur prices, the process, muskrat population, muskrat behavior, and several other topics.

Beginning journal

Manuscript discussing the virtues of nature, especially in enjoying the natural resources that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

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

The bird in human form

Manuscript in which the author relates how he views birds in his writing. He feels that birds have similar and at times superior human traits.

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

Game resources of Oregon

Manuscript that examines and advocates for the enforcement of legislation in regards to birds, wild life, and their native habitats.

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

The intelligence of birds

Manuscript that marvels at how birds adapt and seem to remember their environment. Author remarks on the difference in behavior of birds when they perceive danger.

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

Mammals on Mt. Hood

Manuscript that describes the varied warm blooded wildlife as observed by Elijah Coalman, Ranger for the United States Bureau of Forestry.

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

Flicker or woodpecker

Manuscript that describes the physical characteristics of the subject bird as well as its benefits.

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

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