Ethelbert B. Norton Papers, 1953-1991 | UNA Archives and Special Collections

By Dixie Norwood

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Collection Overview

Title: Ethelbert B. Norton Papers, 1953-1991

Primary Creator: Ethelbert B. Norton Papers, 1953-1991

Extent: 4.0 Boxes

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.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 2

Item 1: Desk Name Plaque
Item 2: Wooden Box from Northwest Alabama YMCA Board of Directors {holds a New Testament Bible} (1966-1980)
Item 3: Helton Drive YMCA Century Club (1988)
Folder 4: Award of Merit: Birmingham Regional Red Cross Blood Program (1971-1972)
Folder 5: Award of Service: Birmingham Regional Blood Center (No Date)
Folder 6: American Red Cross-Lauderdale County Chapter Certificate of Appreciation (October 1, 1973)
Folder 7: Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers: Certificate of Life Membership (No Date)
Folder 8: Proclamation from Governor George Wallace to E.B. Norton: Lieutenant Colonel Aide-de-Camp in the Alabama State Militia (November 12, 1964)
Folder 9: Newspaper Clipping of a Graduating Class of the Florence State Normal School (No Date)
Folder 10: Brochure on the President’s Home: University of North Alabama (No Date)
Folder 11: The Alabama Society for Crippled Children and Adults: Certificate of Distinguished Service (January 23, 1953)
Folder 12: Black and White Photograph of Students and Faculty {possibly in front of Men’s Dormitory} (No Date)
Folder 13: Black and White Photographs (10) of Land Donated to the College: Site where Campus Security Office may have been located (No Date)
Item 14: Framed Photograph of Dr. Norton and Others (No Date)
Item 15: Framed Photograph of Dr. Norton and his wife and Dr. Guillot and his wife (1972 at Retirement)
Folder 16: Black and White Photograph of the Norton Family in front of the President's Home (Late 1940s)

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