A Plat Plan - Jerome J. Gordon - Home Grounds (3.97987)
Date: September 1960Creator: Johnson, Marshall L.
Type: Plan
Description:corner of Hibbard Road and Pine Street
Winnetka, Illinois
Extent: 1 sheet
Allium tricoccum Aiton (ramps), leaves (3.83277)
Date: March 1968Type: Photographic image
Description: Allium tricoccum Aiton (ramps), clasping green leaves
Extent: 1 slide
"The Acre", First Year, 1963 (3.100501)
Date: 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:An aerial shot of land with some plants and tire tracks. The shadow of what is possibly a crane is visible in the center of the image.
.Quercus imbricaria (shingle oak), habit, summer (3.47328)
Date: August 1967Type: Photographic image
Description:Quercus imbricaria (shingle oak), small tree densely covered with dark green leaves growing in large open area with exposed soil surrounded by grassy areas amongst other trees in Evaluation Plot
Extent: 1 slide
12 Months of Flowers (3.18189)
Date: 1964Creator: Furber, Robert, approximately 1674-1756.
Type: Print
12 Months of Flowers (3.97035)
Date: 1964Type: Print
1960/01/09: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105083)
Date: January 9 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He reaffirms that he promised $1000.00 from the Morton Fund for a new hospital. He will not give any Arboretum land for the hospital. He suggested sites south of Lisle or west of the town on Warrenville Road. Tell Mr. Stingley that he is glad to have better hospital facilities in the neighborhood. The Holabird and Root sketches for the toll booths were too elaborate, his sketches are better.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/01/12: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105084)
Date: January 12 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is pleased that Godshalk's Kiwanis Club/Arboretum Christmas event went well. He is sure that the Bakers added to the enjoyment. He agrees that the Arboretum should be represented at the A.A.A.B.G. exhibit and Mr. Blood, but he feels that Mrs. Watts and Godshalk don't need that group to design the exhibit. If they want to submit 2 black and white photos and $100, he is comfortable with letting them keep the remaining money for a better opportunity. He appreciates the information on the compact camera tripod. He cites corrections to his letter of December 30, 1959.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/01/13: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86075)
Date: January 13 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton where he encloses a study of the control houses he made for Morton's critique. The overhead bridge at Ogden and Route 53 is being rebuilt over the coming summer. He asks Morton's opinion about giving fill for the project if they clean and deepen Lake Marmo as well as create a large settling basin to the west of the lake. The recent three inches of rain was a good test for the new lake.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/02: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105085)
Date: February 2 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Enclosing a copy of his reply to Dr. Carleton. He'll also make comments on Godshalk's excellent plans for the proposed toll houses. Thanks for the photo of Paul Morton, however he was President of Equitable, not Prudential. He is sending another copy of the photo, grandson of Paul Morton.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/04: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105086)
Date: February 4 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Mrs. Morton had another attack similar to the one last year that caused them to cancel their African trip. They need to remove the weak section of her intestine, and it's safer when she is well, and not as an emergency. He is not sure when they will be able to leave California. He understands about the overhead bridge at Ogden and Route 53. If the contractor can clean out Lake Marmo and dig a settling basin to the west of it, we can keep the land in its present shape. The fact that the dam has been opened since the fall has allowed the water to drain out so that it's not quite as soggy. He approves this deal, if Godshalk can get it.
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
1960/02/08: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86076)
Date: February 8 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton responding to his ideas about the control house. He believes Dr. Carleton would like the Arboretum to participate in a training program for gardeners, propagators, etc. Mrs. Watts suffered a slight stroke while teaching a class at the Arboretum. The doctor expects her to make an almost complete recovery, but she will have to do nothing for six weeks to a couple of months. Miss Turner and some of her best helpers are filling in. The contractors seem interested in getting fill from Lake Marmo, but they have other options. Plans for the European trip are progressing. He is enclosing a sketch of the AABGA exhibit. He hopes Mrs. Morton will soon be well.
Extent: 3 sheets
1960/02/08: C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85883)
Date: February 8 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher stating four green leather upholstered wood chairs and two large davenports are in good shape and need no attention. Two love seats and four lawson chairs need reupholstering. He suggests two possible leather color choices. The work will cost $1008.00 for genuine top grain leather.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/10: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86077)
Date: February 10 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton telling Morton that Mrs. Barnett has died. Godshalk sent flowers in the name of Morton and his wife. Godshalk is enclosing the thank you note from Mr. Curtis, the brother-in-law. In cleaning out the cookhouse, they came across old records, letters, etc. from Morton's grandfather. Godshalk thought it was gone over when the book was written, but he will hold the material until Morton decides what he wants done with it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/12: Clarence Godshalk to E. H. Baker, Jr. (3.107131)
Date: February 12 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:A two -page letter from Godshalk to Mr. E. H. Baker, Jr., regarding the process for and terms of cleaning Lake Marmo and providing the Bird Cartage Company with dirt and gravel fill to be used for the Route 24 Bridge in Lisle, Illinois. Additionally, there is a two-page Data for Contract document regarding the same project.
Extent: 4 pages
1960/02/15: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.86078)
Date: February 15 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk asking Godshalk to talk to Rev. Daniel W. Kucera of St. Procopius College to find out if Father Kucera expects a financial contribution in exchange for an offered honorary degree of Doctor of Letters as Morton is not willing to add to his educational list.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/15: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105088)
Date: February 15 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He's sorry to hear of Mrs. Watts [medical] misfortune. He will write her in the hospital. He is in favor of working with Dr. Carleton for students to work at the Arboretum in "a practical manner." Work with Ed [Baker] to make sure the "Arboretum doesn't get the short end of the stick". He saw the sketch plan for the Exhibit in Amsterdam. He is pleased that Morton Arboretum is well represented. He's also glad that Godshalk will get his long-awaited trip. Morton plans to attend the International Chamber of Commerce Congress in Copenhagen in the spring of 1961. The steel for the river bridge on Route 53 is in place, so with good weather the concrete can begin to complete the underpasses and approaches to let the Arboretum settle down to normal. He hopes the contractors will take fill from Lake Marmo, but the silt there might not suit their needs. Mrs. Morton is home from the hospital and is improving.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/02/18: A. J. Irving to C. E. Godshalk (3.86080)
Date: February 18 1960Type: Document
Description:Letter from A. J. Irving (Chairman, Finance Committee, American Horticultural Council) to C. E. Godshalk stating his material contribution to the American Exhibit in Floriade is greatly appreciated. They plan to give the Arboretum's exhibit wide publicity and will send a glossy print. He would appreciate a financial contribution since their need is desperate.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/18: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105089)
Date: February 18 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Thanks for sending the flowers to the funeral of Mrs. Barnett. He will reimburse for the flowers. Do not burn the old letters from Grandfather [J. Sterling Morton]. He will sort through them. Some have historical value and should be sent to the Nebraska Historical Society where the rest of his papers are. Morton remembers rescuing an old letter from William Jennings Bryan to his Grandfather, asking if Nebraska was a good place for a young lawyer. Glad to see the contractor wants 50,000 yards of fill. This should take Lake Marmo deep enough to prevent the current scum formation. It should also create a settling basin to catch silt. Godshalk has authorization to offer the contractor half the amount they estimated to clean the lake with a drag line.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/02/23: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86081)
Date: February 23 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating he hasn't received the copy of the letter Dr. Carlton wrote to Morton. He's enclosing a slide of the informal Christmas tree they had in the rotunda with the four columns in the background. He's asked Mr. Ward to prepare some elevations for the control house for Morton. Mrs. Watts is making steady improvement recovering from her stroke. Miss Turner is doing a splendid job filling in for her. Although they don't have a signed contract yet, Bird Cartage Company will begin work tomorrow on digging the catch basin and cleaning out Lake Marmo. He then discusses details of the arrangement. He shares information about their upcoming European trip, thanking Morton for his generosity in making the trip possible. He's sorry they won't be able to meet with Morton in Europe, and he is happy Mrs. Morton is feeling well again.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/02/26: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86079)
Date: February 26 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating that while he does not know Rev. Daniel W. Kucera of St. Procopius College, he does know Father Richards, so he got in touch with him. According to Father Richards, they don't expect a financial gift in return for the honorary degree. They would like to show their appreciation for his father's cooperation and how well the Arboretum has worked with them. Godshalk says Father Richards seems very sincere, and he recommends Morton accept the degree if it is convenient.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/03/02: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105090)
Date: March 2 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Dr. Carleton's letter outlines his proposal very well. Work with Baker to create a contract or memo. He will proceed with making the columns a permanent feature and give the eye a focal point in looking over the garden. It is fine news that Mrs. Watts is recovering so well. The $6,000 to Bird Cartage Company will make Lake Marmo good and deep. It will stay that way with the settling basin above and the change in land use up on the headwaters of the creek. For Godshalk's European trip, Morton recommends that he work with A.A.A, through the Chicago Motor Club. He mentions the Flower Show in Turin and the myriad flower boxes throughout Europe for Godshalk to see.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/03/07: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105091)
Date: March 7 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Mrs. Morton is making great improvement. However, he doesn't feel he can commit to speaking at Commencement. He will write Father Kucera to find an alternate speaker. Pleased to hear of the progress in clearing Lake Marmo. He'd like to see Godshalk's European itinerary, perhaps he can make some suggestions.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/03/09: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105092)
Date: March 9 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Mrs. Zurcher tells me you have had a sprained or broken wrist. Be sure to take care of it so as not to have a handicap on your trip. Be careful driving. Mrs. Morton came through the operation and is making a splendid recovery. We are fortunate to have been in such good hands. Before long you should be able to get Spring work underway. I know nothing of Morton Hall in Norfolk County, England nor of Thomas Trench Berney. You should have a look at it while in England. Our people came from Yorkshire; the first of any note was George, a banker, who acted as agent for the Pilgrims while they were in Holland. He chartered the Mayflower for them. His brother, Thomas, came to Hingham, near Boston and got in wrong with the Puritans. The opera, Merrymount, is largely based on his escapades.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/03/10: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86082)
Date: March 10 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton saying he is pleased to know Mrs. Morton is recovering rapidly. He talks about car rental plans for their upcoming European trip and shares the proposed itinerary. He has given the itinerary to Mrs. Watts to look over and offer suggestions, especially for southern France. He has also received suggestions from Mr. Theidel, owner of Hinsdale Nursery, and an English couple for Scotland and England. He will send a more detailed itinerary next week. The contracts have been signed, and work is progressing nicely in the area west of Lake Marmo. Work should be done before June 30. Gravel removed will be used for a detour road at the Odgen Avenue bridge and for a haul road from the pit to Parking Lot #2, work to be completed by September 30. Mr. and Mrs. Watts are vacationing in Arizona to aid in her recovery. There aren't any broken bones in Godshalk's wrist from a fall on an icy step. They are getting snow regularly.
Extent: 3 sheets
1960/03/25: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105093)
Date: March 25 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:In letter of March 18 I said Lausanne instead of Lucerne; Lucerne is more beautiful. For some years I have wanted a good portrait of Paul Morton at the Arboretum. I've found a good artist. Are there two portraits of Paul at the Arboretum? Please put aside any good -sized photos of him; put these together and tell Tony or Mrs. Maser where they are so I can come to get them. The man I have in mind is a good portrait artist. From materials available, I'm sure he can show Uncle Paul's force and character.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/03/30: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86083)
Date: March 30 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton sharing information about the itinerary and finances for the upcoming European trip and his quest to determine the cost per day of the trip, so he knows how much to bring in traveler checks. He asks for Morton's advice. The fountain Morton sent arrived safely, and Mrs. Watts continues to improve. Godshalk's wrist is still a little sore at times. He's happy Mrs. Morton is doing well. Godshalk and his wife Margaret are grateful to Morton for the upcoming trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/04/06: Clarence Godshalk to George W. Bennett (3.107133)
Date: April 6 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Godshalk to Bennett of Fish & Wildlife in Urbana, Illinois, regarding the latter's recommendations for stocking and managing fish in Arbor Lake. A specific question about how to handle the "large schools of young bullheads" in the lake in the summer of 1959.
Extent: 1 page
1960/04/11: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86084)
Date: April 11 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton thanking Morton for his help in planning for his expense money for the upcoming trip. He was happy to hear that Morton transferred some securities to the Arboretum. Godshalk believes Morton's father would be happy with the progress at the Arboretum and that these last few years will go down in Arboretum history as outstanding ones. The Bird Construction Co. will soon be ready to start cleaning Lake Marmo. They took the temporary columns down today. He describes the progress on the new control house. He asked Tony to make some sketches for the area in front of the Arboretum Center. They are making the 3 foot square pebbled blocks for the terrace by the rotunda. They will plant trees from the street tree collection in the new parking area. Work on Route 53 will begin again tomorrow. He shares where Morton can send letters to him while Godshalk is in Europe, and he hopes Mrs. Morton is improving rapidly.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/05/11: Anthony Tyznik to Sterling Morton (3.86085)
Date: May 11 1960Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Anthony Tyznik to Sterling Morton sharing the results of the fountain tests and updating him on the progress on Route 53. The flower color is good and should draw a good crowd if the weather cooperates. They are having issues cleaning the lake; the soil is too wet. Planting is progressing around the Housing Project and the new lake. The Natural History Survey made some shock tests in Arbor Lake to study the progress of the small mouth bass with the results better than average. Godshalk wrote a letter relating some of his experiences aboard the ship and in the early part of his visit to Europe.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/05/15: Sister Mary Cyprian to Board of Directors, Morton Arboretum 1960/06/02: Sterling Morton to Sister Mary Cyprian (3.86088)
Date: May 15 1960Creator: Cyprian, Mary, Sr. , Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:The first document is a note from Sister Mary Cyprian to the Board of Directors of the Morton Arboretum in appreciation of the Morton Arboretum and saying that the heirs have kept it up beautifully and made many improvements.
The second document is Sterling Morton's response to Sister Mary Cyprian thanking her for her note. He is pleased she feels his father's children have carried on as he would have wished them to do. He knows she must share his regret at the recent cases of vandalism at the Arborretum. They may have to establish control gates and strengthen their security patrols which may lead to an admission fee.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/05/19: [Dmytro H[illegible] to the Morton Arboretum (3.86087)
Date: May 19 1960Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Dmytro Hrushe[illegible] to the Morton Arboretum (forwarded by the Arboretum to Sterling Morton) sharing his and his many Ukrainian friends appreciation for the Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/06/02: Sterling Morton to Evelyn Naser (3.86086)
Date: June 2 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Evelyn Naser returning two letters: one from a Ukrainian gentleman, which he could not answer as there was no address, and one from Sister Mary Cyprian with a copy of his acknowledgment. The enclosures are not part of the record.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1960/06/09: Sterling Morton to Anthony Tyznik (3.105123)
Date: June 9 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from A. E. Moolenaar to Sterling Morton with quotes for the Cushman Gasoline Truckster, and added accessories. Letter from Sterling Morton to Anthony (Tony) Tyznik. Also included is a catalog of the Harnischfeger Prefabricated homes.
Extent: 2 sheets