Norris, Howes, b. 1867?

Howes Norris Jr. (1867?- ) of Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, was an avid collector of autographs from an early age; an article in the St. Petersburg Times (17 April 1946, p. 26) called him the "Granddaddy of all the autograph fiends." Norris even had a specific letterhead, "The Howes Norris, Jr. Autograph Collection," for use in soliciting items.

From the guide to the Howes Norris, Jr. Cartoon Autograph Collection, 1886-1958, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)