OHS Digital Collections

The hummer and her home

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1924 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing the making of a home by a pair of hummingbirds.

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

Malheur, the unfortunate

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Item
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

Wild ducks conservation

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1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which the author describes the need for duck conservation in Oregon due to hunting. Duck hunters want the season to be longer, which is reflected in a new game bill that was introduced in the Senate (Senate Bill 99) and the House of Representatives (House Bill 108). The document asks the Oregonian to "raise its voice" in response to the duck hunters.

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

The weaver of the west

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a bush-tit's nest and the family that occupies it. Provides field observations and colorful descriptions of the family of birds. Also included are Finley's handwritten notes.

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

Plume hunting

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.

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

La Prath

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Item
1908-06-19

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.

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

Lakes and rivers exploration

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.

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

Gull habits

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing gull behavior, including diet and appearance.

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

Pelican rookery

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that includes a depiction of a mother pelican and her offspring.

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

The bird of night

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing owls that have nested in a local barn, including diet and pest control benefits.

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

Jimmy

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing a neighbor's adoption of a baby bird and observing the bird grow up.

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

Sparrow row

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing various types of sparrows in general terms. Focuses on pros and cons of the birds observed in the area.

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

Warbler ways

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript in which the author examines a family of black-throated gray warblers.

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

The white heron

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

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

Klamath trip

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing lake trips. Document goes on to describe physical characteristics such as length and plant life, as well as detailing the search for white herons. The author is disappointed to learn that the area was one of the most popular plumage hunting sites.

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

Notes

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Item
1908-09-24

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript depicting the landscape south of the Dalles.

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

Humming bird

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript containing similar pieces as "The hummingbird at home."

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

California condor

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing photographing a family of condors.

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

Condor 1

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript that details trips to locate and photograph a baby condor.

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

Hunting plume birds

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript detailing the brutal industry of plume hunting. Author describes the consequences of hunting, including the extinction of bird species.

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

Audubon societies

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Item
1910 - 1942

Part of William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946

Manuscript describing the work that Audubon societies have accomplished in preserving bird populations. Author calls people of Oregon to action in supporting their local society.

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