William L. Finley Papers 1899-1946

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William L. Finley Papers 1899-1946

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The William L. Finley Papers document the wildlife conservation work of Finley and his wife Irene, and the photography work of Herman T. Bohlman, who worked with Finley in the first decade of the 20th century. Finley was a photographer, filmmaker, and author who wrote and lectured extensively on wildlife conservation issues. The collection includes published and unpublished manuscripts, lecture and field notes, reports, correspondence, photographs and motion picture films.

11 cubic feet, including 277 photographs; 18 boxes, including 1 oversize box and 1 map folder

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Oregon State University Libraries University Archives

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