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- 1924 - 1942
Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Travertine marble, the glory of past ages
Article describing the exploration of a travertine marble mining area by the Finleys and Smiths.
Finley, Irene
Trapping and transplanting beaver
Manuscript describing the process of transplanting beavers when they are negatively affecting their environment. The author details the process as well as the advantages this process has on the beaver population.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Trapping and transplanting beaver
Possibly a rough draft of "Trapping and transplanting."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article describing William Finley and Arthur Pack's experience filming a mountain lion in the White Mountains of Arizona.
Pack, Arthur Newton, 1893-1975
"Trailing the American mountain lion to its lair"
Images of mountain lions taken by William Finley and Arthur Pack.
Boston Herald
"Trailing American mountain lion to its lair"
Images of mountain lions taken by William Finley and Arthur Pack.
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
A manuscript that illustrates the destruction the demand for plumage causes to bird populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "Trail of death."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The fragility of bird life is discussed in this work.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Towhee, the shy garden songster
Article describing towhees.
Finley, Irene
Towhee, the shy garden songster
Manuscript that contains excerpts from "The towhees, window friends." The document describes several of the different species of towhees, including their diet, physical appearance, and where they can be found.
Finley, Irene
An additional draft of "Trial by jury."
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing hummingbirds, including the behavior of the male bird and physical descriptions of nestlings.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript appears to be an introduction for a lecture by William L. Finley. The document vaguely outlines the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Finley in the last three years, including trips from the Gulf Coast to the Rocky Mountains.
Boston Herald
Ticket and articles discussing "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" and "Where rolls the Oregon" lectures
Academy of Science of St. Louis
Nature magazine article discussing William Finley's pet mountain lion kittens.
Nature Magazine
The woodpecker - Description of pond
Handwritten manuscript relating the life of some birds around a pond, focusing on a flicker that has sired a few series of offspring.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Short manuscript on the subspecies of warblers. Generally comments on physical appearance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The wood duck, favorite subject of artists
Article describing the lesser known wood duck, including how their nests are often built in the woods rather than near bodies of water.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript for a Pacific Monthly article (March 1906) in which William Finley describes his observations of a family of yellowthroats. He discusses the thrill of the hunt when it comes to capturing images of birds.
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 that appears to be another copy of "The witches' garden."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A short tale of an alleged apple thief, a red or pine squirrel.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing scoters, including an experience with a white-winged scoter in Jennings Lodge.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript where one species of sparrow is featured. The document begins with explaining that only an expert can distinguish the three varieties of this sparrow.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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