Edgar F. Averill papers, 1934-1939.

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Edgar F. Averill papers, 1934-1939.

Collection comprises correspondence relating to the conservation of natural resources in Oregon from 1934 to 1939. The correspondence concerns the business of the Oregon Wildlife Federation, a proposal to reorganize the Oregon State Game Commission, plans of the Oregon Stream Purification League, and the regulation of fishing on the Umpqua River. There is also a file of correspondence with William L. Finley, 1937-1939.

0.5 linear ft. (1 container)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760493

University of Oregon Libraries

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Oregon. State Game Commission

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Averill, Edgar F. 1881-.

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Edgar F. Averill was born in 1881. He served as president of the Oregon Wildlife Federation in the 1930s. From the description of Edgar F. Averill papers, 1934-1939. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57229211 From the guide to the Edgar F. Averill papers, 1934-1939, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) ...

Oregon Wildlife Federation

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The Oregon Wildlife Federation was established by representatives of Oregon sportsmens' clubs in 1936 and became affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation in 1938. From the description of Oregon Wildlife Federation scrapbooks, 1960-1962. (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 53924560 From the guide to the Oregon Wildlife Federation Scrapbooks, 1960-1962, (Oregon State University University Archives) ...

Oregon Stream Purification League.

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Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

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William L. Finley (1876-1953) was a naturalist and photographer. From the guide to the William L. Finley letters and scrapbook, 1946-1962, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) Renowned wildlife conservationist William L. Finley was born on August 9, 1876 in Santa Clara, California. His family moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1887. Finley graduated from the University of California in 1903 and in 1906 he married Nellie Irene Barnhart. The Finleys lived for many years at ...