Norton, Arthur Herbert, 1870-1943

Arthur Norton was a geographer, botanist, mammalogist, ornithologist, author, and editor. Born in St. George, Maine, on April 19, 1870, he was the son of Horace F. and Cynthia Elwell Norton. In 1905 he became curator of the Portland Society of Natural History, serving in that position for 37 years. He was author of over 300 scientific articles, served as editor of the Maine Naturalist, and was a member of the Maine Ornithological Society, the American Ornithologists' Union and the Josselyn Botanical Society of Maine among others. Norton died January 5, 1943.

From the description of Papers, 1892-1942, bulk 1921-1942. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 730944625

Naturalist and curator of the Portland Society of Natural History, of Portland, Me.

From the description of Arthur Herbert Norton papers, 1847-1964. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 727126622