"Wild life plea slated: Northwest delegate to go to Washington"
Article discussing William Finley's involvement as a representative on the Migratory Bird Advisory Board. Program for the 14th Annual Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners Conference is included.
Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners (U.S.)
When the condor sailed the Columbia
The decline of the California condor is discussed in this article. Once a frequent flyer along the Columbia River in Oregon, the bird has became a stranger as numbers dwindled.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
An additional draft of "Trial by jury."
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing the history and restoration of Malheur Lake.
Oregonian (Firm)
Report on birds seen at Netarts Bay, Oregon, January 26-February 12, 1915
Report by Stanley Jewett listing bird species observed at Netarts Bay, Oregon from January 26-February 12, 1915.
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
"Reclamation vs. conservation"
Article authored by William Finley discussing wildlife refuges in Oregon and California.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Reclamation Service blamed for destruction of wildfowl"
Article discussing the Lower Klamath bird refuge.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Program, advertisement, and articles discussing "Where rolls the Oregon" lecture
Massachusetts Audubon Society
East Side Commercial Club (Portland, Or.)
Program for Jackson Park Bird Sanctuary dedication
Chicago Park District (Chicago, Ill.)
Manuscript discussing Finley's lecture
Manuscript discussing the topics of William Finley's lecture, including the Lower Klamath and Malheur Wildlife Refuges, preserving the Columbia River, and the effects of agriculture.
Malheur, Lower Klamath Lake, and Hart Mountain Refuges, 1930-1935
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
Malheur (Lake-Blitzen Valley) Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
A draft of "The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation
Article describing J. N. Darling's involvement in preserving the Malheur Lake area by purchasing the P Ranch and Blitzen watershed when he became the Chief of the Biological Survey in March 1934.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
"Malheur being restored as bird haven of west"
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Lower Klamath Lake, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges, 1917-1935
Correspondence, reports, and articles discussing the impact of agriculture and reclamation projects on the Lower Klamath, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges. Topics of focus include the impacts of grazing on bird refuges, construction of dikes and dams on the Klamath and Link Rivers, and possible reflooding of portions of the Lower Klamath Lake.
Finley, Irene
Izaak Walton League Correspondence, April 29, 1935
Correspondence from S. B. Locke, Conservation Director of the Izaak Walton League, discussing resolutions adopted by the organization's 13th Annual Convention on April 13, 1935. Resolution topics include opposition to the construction of the Grand Coulee and Bonneville Dams, construction of sewage disposal plants, and a closed season on migratory waterfowl.
Locke, S. B. (Samuel Barron), 1885-1945
Short manuscript that announces the establishment of a wild fowl refuge on Goat Island by decree of President Roosevelt.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Documents discussing homesteading on Steens Mountain and bird refuges in Oregon and California
Documents focusing on Lower Klamath Lake, including drainage and proposed reflooding. Other topics include homesteading on Steens Mountain and effects of agriculture on the Clear and Tule Lake Refuges.
Worcester, H. M.
Article discussing band-tailed pigeon conservation concerns and extinction of the passenger pigeon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing conservation efforts and endangered bird species, including the trumpeter swan, California condor, and bald eagle.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
"Bird reservations of Oregon may be restored"
Article discussing restoration of Malheur and Lower Klamath Lake refuges.
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Articles, lecture schedule, and brochure
Document includes lecture schedule and newspaper clipping discussing "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lecture. Newspaper clipping discussing establishment of wildlife sanctuaries and brochure for the Moose Hill Bird Sanctuary are included.
Izaak Walton League of America
Morgantown Evening Register (Morgantown, W. Va.)
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and filming at Malheur Lake
Oregonian (Firm)
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and bird refuges at Malheur and Lower Klamath lakes
Oregonian (Firm)
Articles discussing wildlife conferences in Klamath Falls and Bend
Oregonian (Firm)