OHS Digital Collections

Search for the snowy heron

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."

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

Searching for white herons

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.

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

Mixed lecture

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.

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

Life blood of birds for fashion

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California.

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

Lecture on plumage hunting

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.

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

Follow the trails

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.

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

Eastern Oregon

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that features excerpts from "Malheur" and "White heron search."

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

Malheur trip

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Malheur

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing a trip to Malheur Lake with Bohlman, including descriptions of the land and its occupants.

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

White heron search

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."

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

Follow the trails

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

An additional draft of "Follow the trails."

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

Home life of birds

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.

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

Bird delegation

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

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

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

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

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

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