OHS Digital Collections

Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife

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1935-10 - 1935-11

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Advertisement and articles discussing William Finley lectures and Malheur Lake bird refuge

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1935-04 - 1935-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Rotary International

Articles discussing establishment of Malheur Lake bird refuge, effects of dam construction on the Columbia River, and William Finley lecture

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1935-03 - 1935-04

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Facts (Redlands, Calif.)

Program listing William Finley lecture and article discussing the creation of a bird refuge at Malheur Lake

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1934-10 - 1934-12

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

East Side Commercial Club (Portland, Or.)

"Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"

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1934-06 - 1934-07

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

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1934-05 - 1934-06

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

Articles discussing William Finley lectures and bird refuges at Malheur and Lower Klamath lakes

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1934-03 - 1934-04

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Oregonian (Firm)

United States vs. State of Oregon (Malheur, Mud, and Harney Lakes)

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1933 - 1934

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Van Winkle, I. H. (I. Homer)

Correspondence and news releases

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1930 - 1931

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Golden eagle nearly wrecks car

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript recalling a collision of Mr. Echidnas and an eagle. Fortunately the bird survived and was put into the care of Dr. L. E. Hibbard. The author goes on to point out that this eagle is protected by law but sadly has been exterminated in several parts of the Pacific Northwest.

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

Banding ducks on Malheur Lake

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation.

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

Manuscript discussing Finley's lecture

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1930 - 1940

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript discussing the topics of William Finley's lecture, including the Lower Klamath and Malheur Wildlife Refuges, preserving the Columbia River, and the effects of agriculture.

Sanctuaries for waterfowl

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Raining toads

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript recounting an encounter with a group of toads. The document describes how the toads possess a bone that allows them to use their hind feet to burrow into the ground in order to get closer to moisture when rain is lacking. The author and the group watched as the animals used ant hills as a buffet to feed themselves. The author comments that it is no wonder that some believe that amphibians rain from the sky because this species emerges with the coming rain and disappears as the sun comes out.

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

Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935

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1930 - 1935

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Correspondence, articles drafts, and notes discussing the Malheur Lake and Lower Klamath Lake Refuges with a focus on the impact of agricultural projects on the reservations, including water shortages and pollution. Additional topics include concerns about an antelope population limit at the Hart Mountain Game Refuge and the introduction of non-native species to replace dwindling native bird and fish populations.

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

Spiders migrate in parachutes

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate.

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

Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that details the advantages of a wildlife refuge, especially in regards to the land. The document describes some of the difficulties that the Malheur Refuge experienced. Examples include illegal squatters around the lake bed and the attempt of a pair of locals (Culver Marshall and Wilbur Springer) to host a duck hunt inside the refuge.

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

The American white pelican

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1930 - 1939

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that focuses on the American white pelican, which according to this document, has an unattractive appearance. The document also describes how the pelican feeds its young.

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

Status of water fowl in northwestern states

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1924 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.

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

Malheur, the unfortunate

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1924 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.

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

Malheur, the unfortunate

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1924 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge.

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