Background
Finley, William Lovell was born on August 9, 1876 in Santa Clara, California, United States. Son of John Pettis and Nancy Catherine (Rucker) Finley.
Finley, William Lovell was born on August 9, 1876 in Santa Clara, California, United States. Son of John Pettis and Nancy Catherine (Rucker) Finley.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity California, 1903. Doctor of Science, Oregon State College, 1931.
Writer Review of Reviews Company, 1904-1905. Lecturer National Association Audubon Societies, New York City, 1906-1925. Member Board of Fish and Game Commissioners, Oregon, 1911.
State game warden, Oregon, 1911-1915.
State biologist, 1915-1919. Member Oregon Game Commission, 1925-1927.
Author: American Birds, 1907. (with wife) Little Bird Blue, 1915, Wild Animal Pets, 1928. Also many science papers on bird life and 2 bulletins on Oregon birds.
Producer of Finley nature films (motion pictures). Associate editor The Condor, 1906-1909. Editorial staff Nature Magazine, 1923-1937.
Vice president Izaak Walton League American, National Wildlife Federation.
Member Board of Fish and Game Commissioners, Oregon, 1911. Member Oregon Game Commission, 1925-1927. Member of advisory board United States Department of Agriculture, Migratory Bird Treaty Acting.
Member Advisory Council on Outdoor Recreation.
Member American Ornithologists’ Union, Outdoor Writers Association American (director), National Parks Association (advisory council), Wildlife Society (trustee), Sigma Xi. Club, Pacific Northwest Bird and Mammal Society.
Married Irene Barnhart, February 21, 1906. Children: Phoebe Katherine (Mistress Arthur North. Pack), William Lovell.