George Norton papers, 1925-1996

Summary

Creator:
Norton, George, 1905-1996
Date:
1925-1996
Extent:
22 Linear Feet 22 document boxes, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

George Norton papers, ms3358, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of printed material, artifacts, photographs, newsletters, and correspondence relating the work of George Norton as a ham radio operator in Athens, Georgia. Many of the materials are written by Norton, but there are also materials like postcards sent by other ham radio operators confirming that they had made contact with Norton over the airwaves, publications about amateur radio operators, and NASA prediction bulletins.

Biographical / historical:

George Norton (1905-1906), born in Athens, Georgia, was an ham radio operator who used his ham radio to contact over 300 sites arond the world.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

George Norton papers, ms3358, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.