Norton (E.C.) Papers, bulk 1890-1940

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Summary

Title:
E.C. Norton Papers
Dates:
bulk 1890-1940
Creators:
Norton, E.C.
Abstract:
This collection contains documents relating to Edwin Clarence Norton, the first Dean of Pomona college. Norton served as Dean from 1893 until his retirement in 1926, but was active at the college since 1888. These papers contain autobiographical materials, speeches, correspondence, and other materials relating to Norton's life and especially his time at Pomona College and in the Claremont area.
Extent:
9 boxes (7 document boxes, 2 short document boxes)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Norton (E.C.) Papers (H.Mss.0580). Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library, Claremont, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains autobiographical and biographical notes, correspondence written as Dean of Pomona College, speeches and addresses given by Norton, photographs, correspondence by and about his Amhearst colleagues, and various clippings. Notable materials include a handwritten geneology for the Norton family that traces back to the time of William the Conqueror,and Norton's autobiography.

Biographical / historical:

Edwin Clarence Norton has the distinction of serving as the first Dean of Pomona College, a position he held from 1893 until his retirement from the school in 1926. Norton first came to Pomona College in 1888 as a professor of Greek and the principal of the Preparatory Department. A graduate of Amhearst College and Yale University, Norton stayed in touch with his fellow graduates, corresponding often. Norton's memory is honored through Pomona College's 'Edwin Clarence Norton Professor of Classics' faculty position.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Katherine N. Benner, E.C. Norton's daughter. Donated to Pomona College in 1960, and acquired by Special Collections in 1993.
Processing information:

This collection was minimally processed, with all materials kept in their original order. Items were rehoused in archival folders and boxes. Materials too large for a standard folder, such as journals and magazines, were placed in their own document boxes.

Arrangement:

This collection is organized at the file level. Original order has been maintained.

Accruals:

No additions to the collection are anticipated.

Physical location:
Please consult repository.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Sara Chetney, MA.
Date Prepared:
© 2018
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-01-26 19:09:51 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Norton (E.C.) Papers (H.Mss.0580). Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library, Claremont, California.

Location of this collection:
800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711, US
Contact:
(909) 607‑3977
specialcollections@claremont.edu
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