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1960/07/05: Sterling Morton to Edward H. Baker, Jr. (3.105098)
Date: July 5 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Edward H. Baker, Jr. informing him that he has transferred shares of Morton Salt Company stock to the Arboretum to pay for the Four Columns, the director's upcoming trip, and other current projects. He signed contracts covering the erection of the Four Columns.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/07/18: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105102)
Date: July 18 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk stating it is not necessary to provide any further accounting of the expenses of his trip abroad; Morton is satisfied with what he has seen and believes the Arboretum will benefit from Godshalk's trip. He is sorry to see the cleaning of Lake Marmo was suspended. With respect to the parking lots, Morton would like to see strips between the rows of cars planted with trees and shrubbery. He notes that the Holden Arboretum charges 35 cents admission. While some of the trustees are dubious about charging an admission fee at the Morton Arboretum, Morton thinks it is the only way to pay for necessary expenses like gatemen, patrolmen, etc. He asks him to keep after Mr. Ward on the gate house plans. There is no sign of the Thimble fountain. He goes on to give his opinion of the Los Angeles convention. Other than the gate houses and gates and improvements to the Hedge Garden, he is unwilling to take on any further projects at this time.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/08/26: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105113)
Date: August 26 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. In Holabird and Root's drawings for the gate posts, he questions the gates swinging in opposing directions. He prefers they swing in the same direction, with a center post of 6-8 inch pipe filled with concrete and set in a concrete base that they could be fastened to. He also discusses the creation of a fountain.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/09/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105116)
Date: September 3 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He sent approval of the gate house changes to Mr. Ward. Curbs with plantings are better than platforms. Posts should be 6 inch pipe, fitted with eyes for chain and filled with concrete. He cautions about trailer heaters with unsightly tanks. Electric heaters may be too costly. But proper ventilation would be required for LPG heaters, and conceal the tanks. He approves the change in location of the west gate house, which might be good if they start to charge for parking. Consider the same for the east gate house. He is pleased with the Meadow Lake dredging deal that Godshalk negotiated. He hopes the same for Lake Marmo, and that they both should not need cleaning for a long time. For the bridge he agrees to "put a new arch on either side, after cutting away all of the crumbling concrete." Also a new arch at the back of the old dam is a good idea. He suggests a new deck to tie it all together and he likes the look of a wooden railing to give a better view. He sees many changes to the map and roads in the past five years. He can't find the 'Bird Bath' on the map. He looks forward to meeting Mr. Swink, who has a big job to fill Mrs. Watts' shoes.
Extent: 5 sheets
Garden Columns for The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5637)
Date: June 24 1960Creator: Myhrum, Arthur
Type: Plan
Extent: 1 sheet
Garden Columns for The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5979)
Date: June 24 1960Creator: Myhrum, Arthur
Type: Plan
Extent: 1 sheet
Columns for Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5980)
Date: June 7 1960Creator: American-Marietta Company, Myhrum, Arthur
Type: Plan
Description:Concrete contractor for Arthur Myhrum, Architect
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/08/30: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86092)
Date: August 30 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton updating him on the construction plan for the control houses and options for staffing them. He also shares his plan for repairing the Lake Marmo bridge. Mr. Swink has been hired and will work under the direction of May Watts. The plan is for him to take over her duties when she retires if everything works out. The work on Lake Marmo and the settling basin is almost complete. The Arboretum will get about $17,000.00 for the fill from Meadow Lake in addition to the beautiful lake. They are working to make their entrances beautiful. He responds to Morton's request about leveling the fountain.
Extent: 3 sheets