1941/02/01: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.83899)
Date: February 1 1941Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy updating her: 1) Mr. Boulton will give the last evening lecture. 2) Mr. Gault's book will stay on loan until Mrs. Cudahy returns to decide on its purchase. 3) Mr. van Gemert's medical condition. 4) 1941 budget items for meteorological instruments. 5) Transplanting evergreens.
Extent: 2 sheets
1941/04/08: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.83912)
Date: April 8 1941Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He shared with her the difficulty of hiring laborers, which would impact his planting plans. Described the evening lectures: "Trees and Shrubs of Hawaii" by O. A. Oaks and "Birds of the Galapagos Islands" by Rudyerd Boulton. High water has delayed progress on the lake and its related projects. Enclosed a report on the sale of 56 head of steers. Some illness among the herd, but a survival rate of eight for each litter.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/04/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85163)
Date: April 30 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy updating her. 1) His surprise and sympathy at Mrs. Morton's sudden passing. Described the household details, her funeral service, legal details. Lengthy descriptions of the status of various individuals, family and employees. 2) Just before her passing, and at Mrs. Morton's request for suggestions that she could fund, Godshalk indicated that Morton Arboretum could use various kinds of meeting space. Some discussion of the future of the residence. 3) Repairs to the houses of Mr. Eickhorst and Mr. Godshalk. 4) Dr. Allen's lectures. Future bird talks by Dr. Boulton. 5) Mr. Kind and Mr. Parmalee think some of the steer should be sent to market.
Extent: 3 sheets