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Status of water fowl in northwestern states
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
Pronghorn, swiftest animal of the desert
Article describing pronghorns.
Finley, Irene
Advertisement for lecture and invitation for trip to Hart Mountain
Lake County Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Newspaper clippings discussing the need for antelope conservation at Hart Mountain, the impact of birds on the fish population, and restoration of the Lower Klamath Lake. Article discussing "Birds, bergs and Kodiak bears" lecture is included.
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Article discussing bighorn sheep population near Hart Mountain
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Field notes discussing the Finleys' trip to Alaska and a draft of Irene Finley's article, "A pilgrimage to the land of the pronghorn".
Finley, Irene
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
Information and articles on wildlife
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Keenness of the senses of wild animals
Manuscript detailing the filming of antelope in the wild.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934
Document focuses include changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act, waterfowl conditions, and extent of hunting seasons. Additional focuses include homesteading issues on wildlife refuges and hunting practices, including baiting.
Fernald, Charles
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Photograph showing the front of the ornate Lake County Courthouse, in Lakeview. A tower with clocks and balconies can be seen above the main brick building. Written on the negative is “Lakeview” (negative 3 of 11). Original sleeve title: County courthouses - Oregon.
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Distant view of Silver Lake.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Three men in a Model T automobile driving through the Alkali Flats.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Three men in a Model T automobile parked near Silver Lake.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Two automobiles parked in the sagebrush with five unidentified men standing to the side.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Distant view of Silver Lake.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Three men in a Model T automobile driving through the Alkali Flats.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Five unidentified men driving two automobiles through the sagebrush near Alkali Flats.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A jackrabbit sitting next to a sagebrush. A lake is visible in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A jackrabbit sitting next to a sagebrush. A lake is visible in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Cliff swallow nests made from mud in the eaves of a wood building.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Unidentified bird in a man's hand.
An unidentified small bird perched on an unidentified man's hand.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Cliff swallow nests made from mud in the eaves of a wood building.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Dallas Lore Sharp and men in a field
Dallas Lore Sharp (holding bottle) and unidentified Malheur Audubon wardens resting on rocks on their way out to observe a colony of American egrets near Silver Lake.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Dallas Lore Sharp sitting on a rock tying his shoe.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A jackrabbit mid leap in the middle of a field. A lake is visible in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A snake in a field.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Dallas Lore Sharp and men in a field
Dallas Lore Sharp and unidentified Malheur Audubon wardens resting on rocks on their way out to observe a colony of American egrets near Silver Lake.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953