American Nature Association Alaska trip
Manuscript that describes Mr. and Mrs. Finley's journey to some of the Alaskan islands, including the adoption of two cubs, Cuffy and Tuffy, and capturing whaling on film.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A brief manuscript in which William L. Finley speaks about the satisfaction of his life. An angler friend of his claimed that Finley's life was just a prolonged vacation. Finley says that he just surrounds himself with the things he loves most, his wife, his children, and nature.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The American eagle, emblem of liberty
Short manuscript that identifies the two types of eagles in the United States.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Observation of birds at a pond near Sunnyside
Manuscript in which the author describes his enthusiasm for bird watching and using that activity to educate oneself on aviary wildlife. The manuscript discusses a pond near Sunnyside and the birds he has observed. The author expresses concern over boys in the area disrupting the birds.
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 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
Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A lecture describing a trip to California to search for herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing the hunting of Western grebes in the name of plumage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The witches' garden." The manuscript differs from "Yellow throat" with handwritten edits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing a summer trip with the pursuit of observing and photographing a hawk and its family.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing kingfishers, including appearance, diet, and hunting habits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing Malheur Lake. The author describes the uncomfortable conditions of this trip as well as detailing the dismal quality of the lake's water for drinking.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that gives a colorful depiction of a thunderstorm that affected the author and crew.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be excerpts of different works but all describe pelicans. Included are accounts of older birds' behavior and the author's delight of the pelican yawn.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing a chickadee family of seven offspring and two energetic parents.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing a wren family. It is the same family from "Rearing a wren family" and contains excerpts from the manuscript.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript of a lecture that focuses on a trip to California to photograph eagles.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing a trip to Malheur Lake with Bohlman, including descriptions of the land and its occupants.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "Follow the trails."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing what is necessary to photograph birds in their natural habitats.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The weaver of the west."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that depicts a lake trip in which two white herons were spotted and the author fell into the lake when coming face to face with a delegation of waterfowl. Small excerpt from "Home life of birds".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Brief manuscript outlining what the topics of the article will be.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953