1933/06/02: E. H. S. [Edward H. Stearns] to Joy Morton (3.101343)
Date: June 2 1933Creator: Stearns, Edward H.
Type: Document
Description:Memorandum from E.H.S. [Edward H. Stearns] to Joy Morton stating that they have looked into the liability on the part of the Arboretum for accidents on its roads. They have approved the following: "WARNING; DRIVE SLOW; Roads narrow and winding; view occasionally obscured." It doesn't do any good to add anything about driving at their own risk; the owner can't avoid liability for any negligence on his part.
Extent: 1 sheet
1933/06/05: [Joy Morton] to C. E. Godshalk (3.101344)
Date: June 5 1933Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to C. E. Godshalk enclosing Mr. Stearns' recommendation with respect to signs in the Arboretum (3.101343). He asks Godshalk to have some signs painted and put up as per Stearns' notice. The Arboretum is liable in case of any accident due to its negligence, so the roads must be kept in good order.
Extent: 1 sheet
1937/05/28: Stearns and Jones to W. Y. Dow (3.108873)
Date: May 28 1937Creator: Stearns, Edward H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter regarding the 1936 taxes. Enclosed is the 1936 real estate and personal property tax bills.
Extent: 2 pages
Indenture, The Morton Arboretum (3.36415)
Date: December 14 1922Type: Document
Description:Indenture establishing and outlining the creation of The Morton Arboretum
Extent: 6 sheets
Preliminary Draft of The Morton Arboretum Indenture (3.63986)
Date: 1922Type: Document
Description:Preliminary draft for the creation of a foundation to be known as Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 3 sheets
Request to Illinois Secretary of State from the proposed Board for incorporation of The Morton Arboretum (3.63987)
Type: Document
Description:A document consisting of a request to Illinois Secretary of State from the proposed Board for incorporation of The Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1936/11/28: Edward H. Stearns to C. E Godshalk (3.84874)
Date: November 28 1936Creator: Stearns, Edward H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Edward H. Stearns to C. E. Godshalk asking for the Hatch's rent check to be made out to Sterling Morton as the owner of the largest undivided interest of the property. He also asks Godshalk to find out when Hatch's lease expires and to inform Hatch they will not be renewing the lease.
Extent: 1 sheet
1933/03/06: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99645)
Date: March 6 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton stating they have been working in the woods taking out slippery elms and bailing hay. He goes on to give details of the hay operation. They are draining the lake in order to finish digging. Mr. Stearns says the deal for the Lacey land will be held up for two weeks due to the title. Godshalk has the new road marked, but will wait to continue until he hears from Stearns. Mrs. Godshalk and the children are well.
Extent: 1 sheet