Arthur Herbert Norton papers, 1847-1964.

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Arthur Herbert Norton papers, 1847-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/727126622

Correspondence, field notes, publications, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

1 linear ft.

Maine Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8096596

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Portland Society of Natural History (Me.)

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The Portland Society of Natural History was incorporated in 1850, succeeding the earlier Maine Institute of Natural Science. During its active period, members included Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Commodore Robert E. Peary. The collection of the Society was originally amassed through the donation or purchase of private collections and rivaled any others on the East Coast. Many of these were damaged by fires in 1854 and 1866. The Society was largely incorporated into the Maine Audubon Society i...

Norton, Arthur Herbert, 1870-1943

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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 Botan...

Norton, Horace Foster, 1843-1911

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Horace Foster Norton was born on Whitehead Island, Me., where he was in charge of the life-saving station and engaged in farming and fishing. He moved his family to Westbrook, Me., in 1885 and worked in a paper mill. From the description of Horace Foster Norton journals, 1849-1911. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 671800406 ...