Norton, William D.
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William Norton left Massachusetts for California in 1849 on the ship "Argonaut." He first settled in Maxwell's Creek (also called Coulterville), Mariposa County, and later moved to Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne County. Norton returned to Massachusetts in 1855. With the money he earned in California, he started the Norton Clasp Shoe Company. Norton was a member of the Society of California Pioneers of New England. He died in 1908 at the age of 76.
From the description of Collection of William Norton, 1661-1979 (bulk 1840-1890). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122443814
Norton was a writer and wrote screenplays for several movies including "Scalphunters," "Hunting Party" and "The MacKenzie Break." Norton was a communist for a number of years and was called to appear before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1959. He wrote and published short stories and a few articles on labor and social reform.
From the description of Papers, 1951-1972. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 29433801
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Subjects:
- Communists
- Gold mines and mining
- Labor movement
- Mines and mineral resources
- Motion picture authorship
- Travelers' writings, American
- Voyages to the Pacific coast
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- Authors
- Screenwriters
Places:
- Massachusetts (as recorded)
- Coulterville (Calif.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- California (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
