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1955/04/12: Sterling Morton to Chicago Tribune Editor (3.104949)
Date: April 12 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A copy of a letter in which Sterling Morton thanks the Chicago Tribune for the fine editorial on April 10 praising the work that is being done at The Morton Arboretum. With the coming blossom season will come increased traffic jams in all directions. What is needed is an underpass under Route 53 to connect both sides of the Arboretum. The proposed coming of the east/west toll road should also have an impact. He requests continued coverage by the automobile editor, Hal Foust. He also suggests the Tribune airplane could fly over and document the traffic backups. He appreciates the coverage and exposure the Tribune has given them. Copies of this letter were sent to Godshalk and E. H. Baker, Jr.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/04: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105087)
Date: February 4 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He likes Godshalk's plan for the entryway. He shared it with Mrs. Zurcher. The wall map over the areaway should have a grid overlay system, so the attendants can direct visitors to a specific area. There is no space for someone to park and get more information without holding up traffic. The desk should be arranged so the attendant can do some routine work while awaiting customers. There should be tight shutters all around, which could be put up at night and taken down each morning, but they would need storage space. There should be a substantial overhang, especially to shield the east station from the western sun. The west station should not be bothered by the sun. This plan will be sent to Mrs. Zurcher. After she reviews and returns it to you, make sure the architects get these ideas.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/06/08: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105094)
Date: June 8 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Clarence's European trip brings back memories for Morton : Interlaken, Grindelwald, Baden Baden. His next trip will be to Paris, London, and a long stay in the Bavarian Alps. He's interested to hear about Ireland, which he thinks is overrated. He offers many tips about travel in England, especially Kew Gardens. Tony suggested that the Arboretum add horses for better ease in trail patrol. The roads are in terrible shape. Perhaps should consider a weight limit for buses, and a speed limit. He has prices on smaller 3-wheel vehicles which could go on trails. The old bridge at Lake Marmo might be removed and replaced with a paved culvert, which would handle high waters. Tony says the existing bridge is unsafe and an eyesore. For toll booths he has a design underway. He likes the idea of rolling metal shutters. He has found some standard iron picket gates that would be effective. Tony deplores the present lack of gates. Locating all of these can be worked out when Godshalk returns from his trip. Morton will spend a day with Godshalk around July 4. "Make sure to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. If you should happen to see Liz or Phil, say hello" for him.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/06/28: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105096)
Date: June 28 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He talked with Arthur Myhrum about the proposed fountain. Mrs. Zurcher thought the fountain should have some architectural input. He details the height, spread, pumps, basin lining, and locations of the fountain and pumps. For the Arboretum entrances, he suggests removable posts or a chain to prevent "gate crashers" when the Arboretum is closed. Godshalk can proceed with the plan to have a deputy, with headquarters in a car, at the gatehouses. He feels they should consider having a constant patrol during various parts of the day.
Extent: 2 sheets
1957/02/06: Clarence Godshalk to Victor Zurcher and Suzette Davidson (3.85879)
Date: February 6 1957Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Clarence Godshalk to Victor Zurcher and Suzette Davidson giving his thoughts on charging for Arboretum classes and a gate fee. Godshalk expresses that it might be challenging to charge a gate fee with multiple entrances to the Arboretum. Godshalk also asks Suzette for a rough sketch of the speaker stand that she would like for the new lecture room so he could have Arnie make it before spring.
1957/02/18: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86025)
Date: February 18 1957Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Godshalk had lunch with Mrs. Zurcher and discussed many Arboretum problems. He checked on the plantings at Morton's home. Godshalk, Mrs. Zurcher and May Watts decided to charge $1.00 for one class; some classes no charge. Discussion of future gate charges. Slides sent to Morton needed for publicity.
Extent: 2 sheets
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
1961/01/06: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86093)
Date: January 6 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating they are moving pines and Douglas fir to their new locations on the settling basin hills. He updates him on the progress being made on installing the cyclone fence. The new entry-way has been installed at Thornhill, replacing the revolving door. They are finishing up the control houses, and Godshalk plans to use them pass out material to visitors. Two men are widening the paths and ensuring the bridges are in repair and will accommodate a Cushman. They will remove the plants that will not fit in the new entrance garden, and he will send Morton sketches of the entrance garden for him to study. Godshalk will soon send the books to Arbor Lodge. Arnie has been working on the apartments, but his best helper is out due to surgery for throat cancer.
Extent: 2 sheets
1961/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86094)
Date: February 16 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton sharing information about ticketing systems for the new control houses. The price of the tickets needs to be set by Morton and the trustees. The Arboretum will staff the control houses with men from the Burns Agency. The stacks have been taken out in the stackroom at Thornhill and are being install above the laboratory at the Arboretum Center. The books are ready to go to Arbor Lodge and should be sent next week. The old hog house at South Farm is being torn down for additional nursery planting space. The work on converting the old cookhouse into four apartments is progressing well. The rest of the men are removing undesirable trees. He is still enthusiastic about the trucksters. Winter classes are going well, and the new colored map will be ready by spring. Mr. Swink, with a bird group, discovered a great horned owl using an abandoned hawk's nest at the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
Branching Out! Project Images (3.91551)
Date: May 2003Type: Document
Description:Document containing images depicting construction and progress being made on the Branching Out! projects in early 2003. The images span from January-May 2003. Projects shown include the demolition of the Visitor Center, tree removal, the foundation for the new Visitor Center basement, the beginning of work on the entrance bridge, construction on the staff parking lot, and excavation for the Meadow Lake slurry wall.
Branching Out! Project Images (3.91552)
Date: June 2003Type: Document
Description:Document containing images depicting construction and progress being made on the Branching Out! projects in mid-2003. Projects shown include the construction of the Visitor Center, the entrance bridge, staff parking lot, and the Meadow Lake slurry wall.
1921/07/17: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92130)
Date: July 17 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He gives positive comments on a wide variety of previously discussed topics. He thinks incorporating a lake on the arboretum property will be attractive.
Extent: 3 sheets
1922/02/03: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92157)
Date: February 3 1922Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He met Mr. Root and Mr. Simonds at the farm to discuss proposed locations of buildings, including the administration and library addition to the residence. Godschalk is leading his crew with grounds maintenance in spite of very cold weather. After going to the Auto Show, he suggests a 6-cylinder Buick or Studebaker for his father. The Morrison apparatus will be installed. Sterling details the teletype business, telebar printers, and orders from Associated Press.
Extent: 3 sheets