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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
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Life blood of birds for fashion
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
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
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that features excerpts from "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
An additional draft of "Follow the trails."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Manuscript describing a trip to Malheur Lake with Bohlman, including descriptions of the land and its occupants.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
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
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
Oral history interview with Norma Paulus
This oral history interview with Norma Paulus was conducted by Clark Hansen at Paulus's home in Salem, Oregon, in Lincoln City, Oregon, and in Portland, Oregon; and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from February 10, 1999, to November 2, 2000, and from February 10 to 27, 2010. In the interview, Paulus discusses her family background and early life in Burns, Oregon, including life during World War II and contracting polio at the age of 19. She also discusses working as a secretary for the Harney County district attorney, Leland Beckham; moving to Salem to work for a law firm; working for Judge Earl Latourette; and going to law school. Paulus describes meeting Bill Paulus while attending law school; his family background; and their marriage. Paulus discusses her involvement with the Republican Party; working as an appellate lawyer for the Oregon Supreme Court; working on Wally Carson's campaign for the Oregon Legislature in 1965; and getting her first political appointment, to the Marion County Boundary Commission, where she focused on land-use and city planning issues. She focuses on managing a career in law and politics while raising two young children and building a house.
She then discusses her time in the Oregon House of Representatives, from 1970 to 1976, including environmental issues such as the Bottle Bill of 1971 and recycling; education; the criminal code; taxes; attempts to make Cape Kiwanda a state park; and the Rajneeshees. Paulus goes into detail about the women's caucus and the bills they focused on for women's rights, as well as efforts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. She describes working with Bob Smith, Paul Hanneman, Betty Roberts, Stafford Hansell, Jack Anunsen, Wally Priestly, Dick Eymann, Lynn Newbry, Glenn Jackson, Jason Boe, and Gretchen Kafoury. She also talks about being co-chair for Clay Myers' 1974 race for Oregon governor.
Paulus goes on to speak about her time as Oregon's first woman secretary of state from 1977 to 1985, including her first campaign in 1976 against Blaine Whipple; her efforts to increase voter turnout; and conducting audits, particularly of the Forestry Department. She also discusses the secretary of state's role as state archivist and the conflict between the Oregon State Archives and the Oregon Historical Society over which records belong with which institution. She also discusses working with Governor Vic Atiyeh. Paulus discusses running for governor against Neil Goldschmidt in 1986 and the challenges her campaign faced. She discusses her position on the Northwest Power Planning Council from 1987 to 1990, including working with Ted Hallock and Bob Duncan. She also discusses her position as Oregon superintendent of public instruction from 1990 to 1999, including her efforts to fund K-12 education. Paulus also relates a story about sharing an airplane with Moshe Dayan.
Paulus, Norma
Part of Herman T. Bohlman Photograph Collection, ca. 1890-1925
Unmounted lantern slide of young great blue herons standing in a nest in the tules with their heads and necks stretched up. Similar to original negative: OrgLot369_FinleyA2110.
Bohlman, Herman
Part of Herman T. Bohlman Photograph Collection, ca. 1890-1925
Unmounted lantern slide of great blue herons in the tules. Similar to original negative: OrgLot369_FinleyA2109.
Bohlman, Herman
Part of Herman T. Bohlman Photograph Collection, ca. 1890-1925
Hand-colored, unmounted lantern slide of a barn swallow in its nest. Original negative: OrgLot369_FinleyA2360.
Bohlman, Herman
Part of Herman T. Bohlman Photograph Collection, ca. 1890-1925
Hand-colored, unmounted lantern slide of pelicans feeding young on Malheur Lake. Original negative: OrgLot369_FinleyA2242.
Bohlman, Herman
Part of Herman T. Bohlman Photograph Collection, ca. 1890-1925
Unmounted lantern slide of three unidentified people unloading boats. Possibly taken at Malheur lake.
Bohlman, Herman
This photograph of Camp Harney taken between 1970-1971, was originally owned and may have been taken by William Russell Parnell. From the inscription on the back of photograph: "Troop H - First Cavalry was stationed at this Post from August 1868 to June 1975. About 360 miles SSE of the Dalles, Oregon. Snowed from December to June each year. Abandoned 1879 or 80." This photograph shows several of the camp’s buildings. Parnell's signature is visible on top-left corner of photograph.
Parnell, William Russell, 1836-1910
William L. Finley standing beside a touring car in the tules using a camera.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A jack snipe chick. Image note: negative blurred.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A jack snipe chick. Image note: negative blurred.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William L. Finley photographing pelicans
William L. Finley using a camera on a tripod to photograph a flock of pelicans.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William L. Finley photographing pelicans
William L. Finley using a camera on a tripod to photograph a flock of pelicans.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953