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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 -
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 -
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 ...
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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 -
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 -
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 ...
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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 -
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 -
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 -
11. [Image] The cruise of a modern prairie schooner
Article describing central and eastern Oregon. This article was sent to several newspapers.Citation -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
21. [Image] Plight of grebes
Manuscript containing excerpts from the "Plume hunting", "Grebe hunting", and "Notes on grebe skin traffic" manuscripts. This document further expands upon the motivation of plume hunting. Author also ...Citation -
22. [Image] Lakes and rivers exploration
Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.Citation -
23. [Image] Klamath waterfowl mat stage a good comeback
Manuscript that relays the struggle of farmers and land owners versus the Reclamation Services in respects to the lake beds in the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake areas. It was recognized that the drying of ...Citation -
24. [Image] The extinct passenger pigeon
Manuscript detailing the vanishing of the passenger pigeon in America. The author infers that the factor that led to their decline is that they nested in large colonies, making them easy prey for hunters ...Citation -
25. [Image] Trapping and transplanting beaver
Possibly a rough draft of "Trapping and transplanting."Citation -
26. [Image] Trapping and transplanting beaver
Manuscript describing the process of transplanting beavers when they are negatively affecting their environment. The author details the process as well as the advantages this process has on the beaver ...Citation -
27. [Image] Nature lover and the hunter
Manuscript that raises the issues of hunting and wildlife conservation in America. The document is framed as an imagined conversation between naturalists and hunting sportsmen.Citation -
28. [Image] Search for the snowy heron
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."Citation -
29. [Image] Compilation of manuscripts on various subjects
Document includes four short manuscripts. Titles include "The song sparrow", "Wildflowers as a hobby", "The badger", and "Wildlife traffic accidents".Citation -
30. [Image] Federal refuge for sea fowl
Short manuscript that announces the establishment of a wild fowl refuge on Goat Island by decree of President Roosevelt.Citation -
31. [Image] Careful management needed for big game
Manuscript that describes the lessons learned from the Jackson elk herd at Yellowstone Park and how to apply them to future animal refuges.Citation -
32. [Image] Hunting grebes
Manuscript that shares a few excerpts from "Plight of grebes", focusing on why grebes have been singled out for their plumage.Citation -
35. [Image] Restoring Oregon forests
Manuscript describing an article written by Cory Ford and Alastair MacBain. The main focus of this document is restoring our forests in order to provide the necessary habitats for the fish and wildlife. ...Citation -
36. [Image] National parks save mammals
William L. Finley describing several national parks, with a focus on Crater Lake National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.Citation -
37. [Image] Banding ducks on Malheur Lake
This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation.Citation -
38. [Image] Spiders migrate in parachutes
Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate.Citation -
39. [Image] Are deer being properly handled?
Article describing the management of deer populations in Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.Citation -
40. [Image] Sportsmen kill the goose
Article describing the effects of hunting and fishing on game bird and fish populations. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.Citation -
41. [Image] Wildlife question box
The author responds to readers' questions on previous nature articles. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.Citation -
42. [Image] Death on the highways for birds and mammals
Article discussing wildlife killed by automobiles and species observed by the Finleys and Stanley Jewett. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.Citation -
44. [Image] Mammals on Mt. Hood
Manuscript that describes the varied warm blooded wildlife as observed by Elijah Coalman, Ranger for the United States Bureau of Forestry.Citation -
45. [Image] Alaska brown bear refuge
A brief manuscript describing an Alaskan refuge.Citation -
46. [Image] Will sentiment step on the sportsman?
Manuscript that explores the effect of man, specifically the outdoorsman, on wildlife.Citation -
47. [Image] Mixed lecture
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.Citation -
48. [Image] White heron search
Manuscript describing the same trip in "Malheur". The focus in this document is on the quest for white herons.Citation -
49. [Image] Life blood of birds for fashion
Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California....Citation -
50. [Image] Home life of birds
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.Citation