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- 1910 - 1942
Edited manuscript that recounts a trip to the Oregon Coast in search of water fowl of the sea.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Edited manuscript that recounts a trip to the Oregon Coast in search of water fowl of the sea.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the experience of observing a large colony of gulls.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that features excerpts from "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The chickadee."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Photographing a flicker family
An additional draft of "Photographing a flicker family."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript is a draft of "Warbler ways."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing exploring a nearby village of herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley describes several varieties of birds, including what he refers to as a sparrow hawk (American kestrel).
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that features excerpts from "Bird delegation." Describes photographing two colonies of birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that makes a case to stop plume hunting. Author describes a sad scene of grebe bodies littering a lake site in the aftermath of hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing bird colonies.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Handwritten manuscript discussing birds along the Oregon coast.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the pursuit of photographing sea birds is discussed. Appears to be the same trip featured in "Study of sea birds."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Bird life - A study with the camera
Manuscript that is an edit of "Bird life - A study with the camera."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Fanciful handwritten manuscript on the casual observation of a wren mother and her family. This document has parts from both "Rearing a wren family" and "Vigor's wren".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which chickadees are observed and photographed.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author relates how he views birds in his writing. He feels that birds have similar and at times superior human traits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Keenness of the senses of wild animals
Manuscript detailing the filming of antelope in the wild.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that marvels at how birds adapt and seem to remember their environment. Author remarks on the difference in behavior of birds when they perceive danger.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The gull as a check upon insect pests
Manuscript that describes the benefits of gulls appetite, namely in controlling cricket populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing where the Dolly Varden trout can be found and the nuisance it is in Oregon waters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that lists a few of the different species of thrushes and robins in this family. Author notes that the robin is two inches longer than the thrush. Descriptions of the birds include scientific names, physical characteristics, and locations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript describes interactions between humans and grizzly bears.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Wedge of geese buffeted by storm
Manuscript describing a group of geese attempting to fly against a storm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing bluebirds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Live-beaver trapping and transplanting outline
This document appears to be an outline for a future manuscript. The outline offers a brief overview about live trapping of beavers. Some topics included are types of live traps and relocating beavers in order to restore ecological balance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
Manuscript that describes a walk in an Italian city. The author sounds wistful, imagining that before the town was created it may have been a location for a bird colony.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953