Arthur Herbert Norton Ornithological Papers
Scope and Contents
The correspondence, notes, articles, scientific papers, and other papers of Arthur Norton concerning birds, mammals, botany, and the natural history of Maine. Includes the card file catalogue used in "Maine Birds."
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1943
Creator
- Norton, Arthur Herbert, 1870-1943 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the Library.
Biographical Note
Arthur H. Norton was a native of St. George, Maine. He was a geographer, botanist, mammalogist, ornithologist, and editor. In 1940, he was awarded an honorary Masters of Science by the University of Maine. He was curator of the Portland Society of Natural History for 37 years.
Extent
7 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The correspondence, notes, articles, scientific papers, and other papers of Arthur Norton concerning birds, mammals, botany, and the natural history of Maine. Includes the card file catalogue used in "Maine Birds."
Custodial History
Given to the University of Maine in 1943 at the bequest of Arthur H. Norton. Transfered to Special Collections in June 1972.
Subject
- Josselyn Botanical Society of Maine (Organization)
- Portland Society of Natural History (Me.) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Arthur Herbert Norton Ornithological Papers
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
