- mssfinley_series01_box01_folder04_19
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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript describing bird families and different subsets in those families. Descriptions include physical traits as well as scientific names.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
New World sparrows
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New World sparrows
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New World sparrows
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New World sparrows
15 Collections results for New World sparrows
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Compilation of manuscripts on various subjects
- mssfinley_series01_box02_folder02_38
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- 1910 - 1942
Document includes four short manuscripts. Titles include "The song sparrow", "Wildflowers as a hobby", "The badger", and "Wildlife traffic accidents".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
- mssfinley_series01_box01_folder02_12
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- 1910 - 1942
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
- mssfinley_series01_box02_folder05_27
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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript describing the towhee.
Finley, Irene
Towhee, the shy garden songster
- mssfinley_series01_box02_folder05_30
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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript that contains excerpts from "The towhees, window friends." The document describes several of the different species of towhees, including their diet, physical appearance, and where they can be found.
Finley, Irene
- mssfinley_series01_box01_folder02_31
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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript describing a trip. Highlights include the convenience of a machine that provides fuel, shelter, and the ability to cook. Observations of wildlife and the environment are also included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
- mssfinley_series01_box01_folder04_09
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- 1910 - 1942
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
Observation of birds at a pond near Sunnyside
- mssfinley_series01_box01_folder01_02
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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript in which the author describes his enthusiasm for bird watching and using that activity to educate oneself on aviary wildlife. The manuscript discusses a pond near Sunnyside and the birds he has observed. The author expresses concern over boys in the area disrupting the birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
- mssfinley_series01_box02_folder04_80
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- 1930 - 1939
Manuscript where one species of sparrow is featured. The document begins with explaining that only an expert can distinguish the three varieties of this sparrow.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Towhee, the shy garden songster
- mssfinley_series02_box03_folder04_38
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- 1939-10-23
Article describing towhees.
Finley, Irene
The friendly towhee or chewink
- mssfinley_series02_box03_folder03_02
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- 1938-06-13
Article describing towhees, including one that was briefly adopted by the Finley family.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
- mssfinley_series02_box03_folder05_28
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- 1941-05-02
Article describing white-crowned sparrows and the invasive English sparrow in Oregon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Playing with the birds in New Mexico
- mssfinley_series02_box04_folder01_18
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- 1944-04-01
Article describing the Finley family's encounters with birds in New Mexico, including banding and photographing juncos.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
- mssfinley_series02_box04_folder01_07
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- 1940-11-22
A conversation between birds surviving the winter on the Finley property.
Finley, Irene
- mssfinley_series01_box02_folder02_09
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- 1940-02-09
Manuscript that was sent to Edgard F. Averill that describes the Finleys' observation of snow birds.
Finley, Irene