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1. [Image] The American white pelican


	Manuscript that focuses on the American white pelican, which according to this document, has an unattractive appearance. The document also describes how the pelican feeds its young.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The American white pelican Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that focuses on the American white pelican, which according to this document, has an unattractive appearance. The document also describes how the pelican feeds its young. Title: The American white pelican Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that focuses on the American white pelican, which according to this document, has an unattractive appearance. The document also describes how the pelican feeds its young.

2. [Image] Game management school at Corvallis


	Manuscript praising the establishment of the Oregon State Agricultural College. There is praise also for the courses in game management that will be offered. The courses are considered to be the best measurement ...
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Game management school at Corvallis Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript praising the establishment of the Oregon State Agricultural College. There is praise also for the courses in game management that will be offered. The courses are considered to be the best measurement instituted in order to develop wildlife resources for Oregon. The college will offer several courses that will provide training for game management of estates and land using industries. Local establishments such as game refuges and fish hatcheries will be used to give hands on experience. At the time, Oregon was the only state in the west to receive federal funding for education in respects to conservation of wildlife. Title: Game management school at Corvallis Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript praising the establishment of the Oregon State Agricultural College. There is praise also for the courses in game management that will be offered. The courses are considered to be the best measurement instituted in order to develop wildlife resources for Oregon. The college will offer several courses that will provide training for game management of estates and land using industries. Local establishments such as game refuges and fish hatcheries will be used to give hands on experience. At the time, Oregon was the only state in the west to receive federal funding for education in respects to conservation of wildlife.

3. [Image] Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers


	Manuscript that details the advantages of a wildlife refuge, especially in regards to the land. The document describes some of the difficulties that the Malheur Refuge experienced. Examples include illegal ...
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that details the advantages of a wildlife refuge, especially in regards to the land. The document describes some of the difficulties that the Malheur Refuge experienced. Examples include illegal squatters around the lake bed and the attempt of a pair of locals (Culver Marshall and Wilbur Springer) to host a duck hunt inside the refuge. Title: Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that details the advantages of a wildlife refuge, especially in regards to the land. The document describes some of the difficulties that the Malheur Refuge experienced. Examples include illegal squatters around the lake bed and the attempt of a pair of locals (Culver Marshall and Wilbur Springer) to host a duck hunt inside the refuge.

4. [Image] Correspondence and news releases


	Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Correspondence and news releases Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included. Title: Correspondence and news releases Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.

5. [Image] Lecture


	Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Lecture Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search." Title: Lecture Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."

6. [Image] Southern Oregon lecture I


	Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Southern Oregon lecture I Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies. Title: Southern Oregon lecture I Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies.

7. [Image] Wholesale waterfowl destruction in the Klamath Country


	Manuscript discusses how the waterfowl in Klamath country are now protected from hunters by game laws. The Bureau of Reclamation destroyed areas of sanctuary for waterfowl because the demand for land for ...
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Wholesale waterfowl destruction in the Klamath Country Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript discusses how the waterfowl in Klamath country are now protected from hunters by game laws. The Bureau of Reclamation destroyed areas of sanctuary for waterfowl because the demand for land for agricultural use was so high. According to Dr. C. F. Marbut from the Department of Agriculture, the soil from the land in and around the bed of the Lower Klamath Lake could not support agricultural means successfully. Instead, the area became a refuge similar to Clear Lake. Title: Wholesale waterfowl destruction in the Klamath Country Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript discusses how the waterfowl in Klamath country are now protected from hunters by game laws. The Bureau of Reclamation destroyed areas of sanctuary for waterfowl because the demand for land for agricultural use was so high. According to Dr. C. F. Marbut from the Department of Agriculture, the soil from the land in and around the bed of the Lower Klamath Lake could not support agricultural means successfully. Instead, the area became a refuge similar to Clear Lake.

8. [Image] Report of the Wild Life Sub-Committee -- Forestry Committee of the Oregon Planning Council


	Report discussing the status of wildlife populations in Oregon as well as the allocation of funding for research and projects.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Report of the Wild Life Sub-Committee -- Forestry Committee of the Oregon Planning Council Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1934 Report discussing the status of wildlife populations in Oregon as well as the allocation of funding for research and projects. Title: Report of the Wild Life Sub-Committee -- Forestry Committee of the Oregon Planning Council Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1934 Report discussing the status of wildlife populations in Oregon as well as the allocation of funding for research and projects.

9. [Image] Cats have no respect for game laws


	Manuscript that ponders whether or not it is justified to exterminate cats that are disrupting a wildlife refuge. The author and Mr. Fairchild observed a trio of cats that caused a bit of mayhem by hunting ...
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cats have no respect for game laws Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that ponders whether or not it is justified to exterminate cats that are disrupting a wildlife refuge. The author and Mr. Fairchild observed a trio of cats that caused a bit of mayhem by hunting birds in the refuge. Title: Cats have no respect for game laws Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that ponders whether or not it is justified to exterminate cats that are disrupting a wildlife refuge. The author and Mr. Fairchild observed a trio of cats that caused a bit of mayhem by hunting birds in the refuge.

10. [Image] Should Oregon have a bison range?


	Article exploring the idea of creating a range for American bison. Finley and other naturalists propose that an upper portion of the Malheur Bird Refuge should be used as a bison range. Submitted to the ...
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Should Oregon have a bison range? Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1944 Article exploring the idea of creating a range for American bison. Finley and other naturalists propose that an upper portion of the Malheur Bird Refuge should be used as a bison range. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper. Title: Should Oregon have a bison range? Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1944 Article exploring the idea of creating a range for American bison. Finley and other naturalists propose that an upper portion of the Malheur Bird Refuge should be used as a bison range. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

11. [Image] The cruise of a modern prairie schooner


	Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The cruise of a modern prairie schooner Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers. Title: The cruise of a modern prairie schooner Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers.

12. [Image] Malheur, the unfortunate


	Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Malheur, the unfortunate Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1924 Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge. Title: Malheur, the unfortunate Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1924 Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge.

13. [Image] Malheur, the unfortunate


	An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Malheur, the unfortunate Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1924 An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area. Title: Malheur, the unfortunate Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1924 An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.

14. [Image] Saving from the slaughter


	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.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Saving from the slaughter Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 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. Title: Saving from the slaughter Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 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.

15. [Image] Searching for white herons


	Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Searching for white herons Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird. Title: Searching for white herons Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.

16. [Image] Wild life restoration


	Manuscript in which the author makes a case for restoring and protecting land for wildlife. Describes the unnecessary drainage and damage to habitats for local fauna which have gone unchecked.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Wild life restoration Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript in which the author makes a case for restoring and protecting land for wildlife. Describes the unnecessary drainage and damage to habitats for local fauna which have gone unchecked. Title: Wild life restoration Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript in which the author makes a case for restoring and protecting land for wildlife. Describes the unnecessary drainage and damage to habitats for local fauna which have gone unchecked.

17. [Image] Lecture on plumage hunting


	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.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Lecture on plumage hunting Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 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. Title: Lecture on plumage hunting Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 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.

18. [Image] Bird lives


	Manuscript detailing a trip where several types of birds are observed, but the author's main goal is to spot white herons.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Bird lives Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript detailing a trip where several types of birds are observed, but the author's main goal is to spot white herons. Title: Bird lives Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 Manuscript detailing a trip where several types of birds are observed, but the author's main goal is to spot white herons.

19. [Image] Needless destruction of game resources


	Manuscript that explores the senseless killing of wild animals. Despite being a protected animal, a black bear mother and cub had been shot down. The author contends that black bears are the most human ...
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Needless destruction of game resources Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that explores the senseless killing of wild animals. Despite being a protected animal, a black bear mother and cub had been shot down. The author contends that black bears are the most human of wild animals in the Oregon woods. The author also describes characteristics of the bear and what it eats. The document goes on to say that there are people who simply enjoy being out in nature and can truly appreciate a wildlife sighting. However, due to hunters, those people are robbed of these experiences. Title: Needless destruction of game resources Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that explores the senseless killing of wild animals. Despite being a protected animal, a black bear mother and cub had been shot down. The author contends that black bears are the most human of wild animals in the Oregon woods. The author also describes characteristics of the bear and what it eats. The document goes on to say that there are people who simply enjoy being out in nature and can truly appreciate a wildlife sighting. However, due to hunters, those people are robbed of these experiences.

20. [Image] Compilation of manuscripts on birds


	The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later.
	Citation Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Compilation of manuscripts on birds Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later. Title: Compilation of manuscripts on birds Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1910 The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later.