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William L. Finley letters and scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2654

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of a scrapbook and letters, 1 volume and 1 folder, 1946-1962, regarding personal matters, the Izaak Walton League, and conservation.

Dates

  • 1946-1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

William L. Finley (1876-1953) was a naturalist and photographer. He was instrumental in the conservation movement and establishment of the Tule Lake-Lower Klamath and Malheur Bird Refuges.

Extent

.17 Cubic Feet (1 oversize flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

William L. Finley (1876-1953) was a naturalist and photographer. He was instrumental in the conservation movement and establishment of the Tule Lake-Lower Klamath and Malheur Bird Refuges. Collection consists of a scrapbook and letters regarding personal matters, the Izaak Walton League, and conservation.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of William Finley Jr., September 1981 (Lib. Acc. 15638).

Related Materials

The William L. Finley photographs collection, Org. Lot 369, is also held at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Title
Guide to the William L. Finley letters and scrapbook
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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