His father, E.L. Norton, was a stock broker. He went to Harvard, where he specialized in literature and began writing poetry. He and his wife Louise Norton edited the little magazine Rogue, published from March 1915 to December 1916.
His father, E.L. Norton, was a financial professional. At Harvard, he focused on literary studies and started writing verse. He and his wife Louise Norton co-founded the brief but notable publication Rogue, published from March 1915 to December 1916.