Finley Collection

Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527947 Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency in 1850, and two of his agents Pat Connell, left

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California Quail (Callipepla californica) in leaves, William L. Finley National WIldlife Refuge, Oregon, USA Date: 28/07/2010

William A Pinkerton, flanked by two express agents, c1870s-1880s (1954). Pinkerton and Pat Connell (left) and Sam Finley (Right)

MORSE CODE ALPHABET. The alphabet invented by Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) for his Morse Code to be utilitzed in telegraphy

Samuel Finley Breese Morse, 1791 To 1872. American Inventor Of Single-Wire Telegraph System And Morse Code. From A 19Th Century Illustration

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872) with his telegraph. Mezzotint by John Sartain

MORSE TELEGRAPH, 1837. Samuel F. B. Morses experimental telegraph, with relay. Line engraving, 1837
MORSE TELEGRAPH, 1837. Samuel F.B. Morses experimental telegraph, with relay. Line engraving, 1837

JOHN PARK FINLEY (1854-1943). American meteorologist and U.S. Army officer, known for his study of tornadoes. Photograph, 1917

FINLEY PETER DUNNE (1867-1936). American humorist. Photographed by Florence Vandamm, c1925

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Oil over a photograph
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Oil over a photograph, 1866, by Mathew Brady

Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Lydia Coit Terry (Mrs. Eliphalet Terry), American, 1791-1872, c. 1824, oil on canvas

MORSE CODE ALPHABET. Manuscript of the alphabet invented by Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) for his Morse Code to be utilized in telegraphy

FRANCIS ORMAND JONATHAN SMITH (1806-1876). American politician. Pencil sketch, 19th century, by Samuel F.B. Morse

ELI WHITNEY (1765-1825). American inventor. Oil on canvas by Samuel F. B. Morse, 1822
ELI WHITNEY (1765-1825). American inventor. Oil on canvas by Samuel F.B. Morse, 1822

SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Painting, 1900-1920

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse sending out the first telegram on 24 May 1844. Undated illustration

CLEMENT FLAGLER (1867-1922). U. S. Army Major General. Photograph, early 20th century
CLEMENT FLAGLER (1867-1922). U.S. Army Major General. Photograph, early 20th century

FINLEY PETER DUNNE (1867-1936). American humorist. Photographed, c1897

F. P. DUNNE CARTOON, 1900. The American humorist Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936) dwarfed by his literary creation, Mr. Dooley, an Irish saloonkeeper-philosopher. Cartoon, 1900, by Sir William N.P

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794-1878). American poet and newspaper editor. Oil on canvas, 1825, by Samuel F. B. Morse

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, Camas on the prairie
Indian Camas (Camassia quamash) on prairie, William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, USA

Old House of Representatives, painted by Samuel F. B. Morse. Oil on canvas, 1822
U.S. CONGRESS: HOUSE. Old House of Representatives, painted by Samuel F.B. Morse. Oil on canvas, 1822

Samuel F. B. Morses experimental telegraph of 1837
MORSE TELEGRAPH, 1837. Samuel F.B. Morses experimental telegraph of 1837

American artist and inventor. Daguerreotype, c1845-50
SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Daguerreotype, c1845-50

SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Daguerreotype, c1845

An early version of Samuel Morses receiving instrument, or indicator. Wood engraving, American, 1873
TELEGRAPH RECEIVER, 1873. An early version of Samuel Morses receiving instrument, or indicator. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Samuel Morses receiving instrument, as modified by the Paris-based Digney Brothers. Wood engraving, American, 1873
TELEGRAPH RECEIVER, 1873. Samuel Morses receiving instrument, as modified by the Paris-based Digney Brothers. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) American artist and inventor. Engraving published 1872 showing him with his printing telegraph on table beside him

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American artist and inventor. Inventor of the first functional electric telegraph, 1835 and, with Alexander Bain (1810-1977), of the Morse code

Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton s
Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkertons National Detective Agency in 1850, and two of his agents Pat Connell, left, and Sam Finley in the late 1870s

William L. Finley National Wildife Refuge, Oreogn, a Bobcat (Lynx rufus) hunting

JAMES BRADLEY FINLEY (1781-1856). American Methodist cleric. Steel engraving, 19th century

MORSE: TELEGRAPH MESSAGE. Beginning of the first telegraph message, What Hath God Wrought?, sent by Samuel F. B
MORSE: TELEGRAPH MESSAGE. Beginning of the first telegraph message, What Hath God Wrought?, sent by Samuel F.B. Morse from Washington to Baltimore, 22 May 1844

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century

SPEEDWELL IRONWORKS. Shop at Speedwell Ironworks, Morristown, New Jersey, where Alfred Vail and Samuel F. B
SPEEDWELL IRONWORKS. Shop at Speedwell Ironworks, Morristown, New Jersey, where Alfred Vail and Samuel F.B. Morse first exhibited their experiment telegraph. Line engraving, 19th century

TELEGRAPH KEY. Morses key, a brass lever mounted on a hinge: wood engraving, American, 1873

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Professor Morse demonstrating his telegraph. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

MORSE TELEGRAPH OPERATOR. Line engraving, German, 19th century

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872). Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872). Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century

MORSE TELEGRAPH. Mechanical description, 19th century

MORSE TELEGRAPH RECEIVER. Wood engraving, 19th century

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872) demonstrating his telegraph: colored engraving, 19th century
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872) demonstrating his telegraph: colored engraving, 19th century

William A. Pinkerton with railroad special agents Pat Connell (left) and Sam Finley (right), full-length portrait. Date ca. 1880

MORSE: NIAGARA FALLS, 1835. Niagara Falls. Oil on canvas by Samuel F. B. Morse, 1835
MORSE: NIAGARA FALLS, 1835. Niagara Falls. Oil on canvas by Samuel F.B. Morse, 1835

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John Finley, discoverer of Kentucky. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Samuel Morse & Medals
SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE American artist and inventor Invented Morse code for use in telegraph instrument

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"Discovering the Legacy of Finley: From Morse Code to Meteorology" In the late 19th century, a man named Samuel Finley Breese Morse revolutionized communication with his invention of the single-wire telegraph system and Morse code. His groundbreaking work paved the way for instantaneous long-distance communication, forever changing the world. Captured in a captivating photograph from that era, we see William A Pinkerton surrounded by two express agents. This image transports us back to the cusp of technological advancement when Morse's inventions were being utilized for security purposes. Samuel F. B. Morse himself is immortalized in another mezzotint portrait by John Sartain. The intensity in his eyes reflects his determination and passion as he harnessed electricity to create a language that transcended borders - Morse code. But it wasn't just Samuel who carried on this remarkable legacy; others like John Park it also made their mark. As an American meteorologist and university professor, Finley contributed significantly to our understanding of weather patterns and atmospheric phenomena. Meanwhile, humorist Finley Peter Dunne brought laughter into people's lives through his witty observations about society. His words resonated with many during challenging times, providing much-needed comic relief. The connection between artistry and innovation becomes evident when we explore Samuel F. B. Morse's dual identity as both an artist and inventor. Oil over a photograph captures him perfectly – a visionary whose creativity extended beyond scientific boundaries. Even Lydia Coit Terry (Mrs. Eliphalet Terry), captured in an American painting from that time period, represents how individuals associated with "Finley" played diverse roles within society – contributing not only scientifically but also culturally. Moving away from individuals directly linked to "Finley, " we encounter Mt Holyoke Paper Company's advertisement featuring their renowned writing paper cutter named after this influential figurehead - 'the Finley Cutter. ' It serves as a reminder of the impact Morse's inventions had on various industries.