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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

The romance of swans sometimes goes haywire

Manuscript chronicling the failure of introducing two male swans to two female swans who had been companions for a few years. The author points out that partners should be introduced in the first two years of life as swans mate for life. After such a long period of association, the two birds became dependent upon each other for all types of companionship long before the males were introduced.

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

Ducks at Lake Merritt

Ducks standing in the grass off the shore of Lake Merritt. A sign in the foreground reads “This space reserved for the ducks. Please keep out.”

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

Ducks at Lake Merritt

Ducks standing in the grass off the shore of Lake Merritt. A sign in the foreground reads “This space reserved for the ducks. Please keep out.”

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

The eagle of Mission Ridge

Manuscript describing a family of eagles on the southern end of Mission Ridge. Finley describes his surroundings as well as the difficulty of wildlife photography.

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

Farmstead

House on the road to photograph an eagle's nest near Mission Ridge in California. Two unidentified people and dogs stand in front of the house.

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

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