Papers, 1892-1942, bulk 1921-1942.

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Papers, 1892-1942, bulk 1921-1942.

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Collection includes Norton's correspondence, 1921-1942, with colleagues, naturalists, ornithologists, and those addressing questions to him in his capacity as curator of the Portland Society of Natural History. Also contains Norton's subject files on birds, mammal, plants, and the natural history of Maine; biographical information about other naturalists; and copies of articles written by Norton. A small amount of material from the Portland Society of Natural History and the Josselyn Botanical Society of Maine is also included.

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Josselyn Botanical Society of Maine

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The Josselyn Botanical Society was founded in 1895 for the study of plants in Maine and the dissemination of that information. The Society was named for John Josselyn, 17th century naturalist, who was the first to accurately record Maine's plant life. From the description of Society records 1895- (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 778701477 ...

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...

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...