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By Dixie Norwood
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection contains certifications and awards received by Dr. Ethelbert B. Norton during and after his tenure here as President of the university. It also includes several photographs amd a christening gown.
Biographical Note
Dr. Ethelbert B. Norton served as president of what is now the University of North Alabama for 24 years, from 1948-1972. He served as Alabama's Superintendent of Education, the U.S. Deputy Commissioner of Education, as well as was a member of the U.S. Education Mission to Japan (Post World War 2) to help initiate educational reform. He died December 21, 1998 at the age of 96.
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- Item 1: Birmingham Regional Red Cross Blood Program Award of Service (1968)
- Item 2: Billy Graham Evangelist Association {Shoals Area Crusade} (June 21-July 2, 1972)
- Item 3: Alumni Foundation of Florence State College Honorary Membership Certificate (No Date)
- Item 4: Outstanding Service in Stimulating Better Citizenship: Civitan Club of Florence, Alabama (April 25, 1972)
- Item 5: Retirement/President Emeritus Certification from Florence State University (No Date)
- Item 6: Kappa Phi Kappa Alumnus Gamma Chapter {Birmingham, Alabama}: Preeminent Alabama Educator Award (March 17, 1972)
- Item 7: National Society of Pershing Rifles Honorary Member of Company J 4th Regiment (May 1967)
- Item 8: Award of Merit for Outstanding Service to the American Red Cross Blood Program {Birmingham Regional Blood Center} (1972)
- Item 9: Department of the Army: Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for ROTC at Florence State College (August 15, 1963-January 12, 1966)
- Item 10: Department of the Army: Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service for ROTC, Florence State University (No Date)
- Item 11: The Alabama Society for Crippled Children and Adults: Service Award for Lauderdale County (January 23, 1953)
- Item 12: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education Certificate (December 15, 1965)
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