1954/09/09: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton

Identifier3.84476

TypeDocument

Date createdSeptember 9 1954

DescriptionLetter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. Godshalk, Ed Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Zurcher, and Mr. Ward met to go over the building plans. He summarizes the results of the discussion about the housing project for staff. He shares their proposed plan for the Arboretum to update the border of the Arboretum and for the Arboretum to cease farming, renting out any remaining farm land. White, their present farm foreman, would like to rent the land while remaining an employee of the Arboretum, with time off to plant and harvest. Extending the Arboretum boundaries will save on taxes. Godshalk plans to tear down the farm buildings. Tony (Tyznik) and Godshalk will have a plan drawn up by the Trustees meeting showing the recommended new boundaries of the Arboretum. He will do his best to get something lined up for the purchase of the Yackley, Herboth, McMahon, and Jones lands. Cases of Dutch elm disease have been reported in Aurora and Highland Park. He has arranged for Dr. Tehon or one of his men to speak at two meetings for professionals in the Chicago area about how to recognize Dutch elm disease and oak wilt and prevent their spread. They will demonstrate how to treat the trees. The Arboretum will also have exhibits showing how to recognize symptoms of these diseases and will give out sheets on control measures for visitors.

Related EntitiesMorton, Sterling (received by)
Baker Jr., Edward H. (is related to)
Davidson, Suzette Morton (is related to)
Zurcher, Victor (is related to)
Ward, Henry B. (is related to)
Ward, John (is related to)
Tyznik, Anthony (is related to)
White, Henry (is related to)
Tehon, L. R. (is related to)

LanguageEnglish