"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field (3.31727)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man (3.31728)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
12/31/1938: Margaret Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84831)
Date: December 31 1938Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Morton to Clarence Godshalk describing work to be done to the house. Enclosed is a check to Stephens and Rosenbaum but would like to work evaluated before check is sent. Enjoying the winter in San Antonio.
Extent: 2 pages
1930-1939: Jean Cudahy to Clarence [Godshalk] (3.61619)
Date: 1930sCreator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk regarding the purchase of stationary, a payment for "the Lake Forest project", and the new bulletin. The letter also mentions the death of Mrs. Davis and makes reference to a trip to Florida.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1930-1939: Jean Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer (3.61620)
Date: 1930sCreator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer approving the purchase of some roses.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1938/01/06: Clarence Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84886)
Date: January 6 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Sterling Morton with a Social Securty form enclosed. It is filled out except question #2. To be sent back to the Department of Labor.
Extent: 1 page
1938/01/08: Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84887)
Date: January 8 1938Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk about Social Security form question #2. Mr. Stearns suggested answer is "Educational Trust."
Extent: 1 page
1938/01/10: Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.62105)
Date: January 10 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarece Godshalk to Jean Cudahy regarding gifts she had sent the children for Christmas as well as construction on the lake, a new model, and matter of expenses.
Extent: 2 sheets
1938/01/10: Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84888)
Date: January 10 1938Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk with an announcement of a new publication which, if there is an interest to the library, can be subscribed to. Wirt will arrange a visit from salt road experts.
Extent: 1 page
1938/01/11: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.101883)
Date: January 11 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. Enclosed letter from Stearns and Jones with details of the purchase of the Schulz land. It is 8.33 acres surrounded by Arboretum. Mr. Schulz is to receive $1200 in cash and 10 cords of wood per winter for 5 years. He doesn't understand the $2000 sum mentioned by Stearns and Jones. He assumes the Arboretum will issue the check to Schulz and Sterling Morton will reimburse the Arboretum as a contribution. Please verify.
Handwritten note at top: "Clarence, This was a good buy, even if you thought it high at the time. SM"
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/12: E. L. Kammerer to Ralph H. McKee (3.93721)
Date: January 12 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Inquires about his patented fast growing hybrid Poplars, brought to the Arboretum's attention by Mr. E. M. Tingley. Asks if an exchange of plants might be possible. Mentions cooperation with Dr. Stout at the New York Botanical Garden testing hybrid Poplars.
1938/01/12: May E. McAdams to Mr. Kammerer (3.66643)
Date: January 12 1938Creator: McAdams, May E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter asking for advice on which labels to use for trees and shrubs.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/12: Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84892)
Date: January 12 1938Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk informing him the it would be best for the Arboretum to buy the Schulz property direct and he will reimburse the $1200 to the Arboretum. Mr. Eckmann visited and advised on salt road.
Extent: 1 page
1938/01/13: Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84823)
Date: January 13 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton with Arboretum updates - Expressed appreciation for Christmas present of mirror; moving many evergreens to various locations; residence will need considerable decorating this winter; Mr. Cudahy was out and recommended having Forest Road graveled and blacktopped; the third winter lecture was well attended.
Extent: 2 pages
1938/01/14: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84893)
Date: January 14 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton advising him that he is sending the Morton Arboretum's check for $1200 to Stearns and Jones to pay for the Schulz land. He also thanks him for ordering the Flower and Fruit Prints for the Arboretum library.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/14: Ralph H. McKee to E. L. Kammerer (3.93732)
Date: January 14 1938Creator: McKee, Ralph H.
Type: Document
Description:Responding to request for fast growing hybrid Poplars he had patented - includes information on locations of some of his hybrids as well as the process for signing a contract in order for him to send the Arboretum cuttings of his Poplars.
1938/01/17: E. Lowell Kammerer to Miss McAdams (3.66645)
Date: January 17 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:A letter from E. Lowell Kammerer to May McAdams responding to her request for advice on tree and shrub labels.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/18: Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.62106)
Date: January 18 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godhsalk to Jean Cudahy regarding Arboretum expenses and construction projects.
Extent: 2 sheets
1938/01/18: E. L. Kammerer to Ralph H. McKee (3.93743)
Date: January 18 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Thanks Mr. McKee for prompt reply regarding his patented Poplars and expresses excitement that he is allowing them to test the trees at the Arboretum. Says he enclose signed agreements for the exchange.
1938/01/21: E. L. Kammerer to The Manitoba Hardy Plant Nursery (3.93750)
Date: January 21 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter accompanying enclosed list of nursery stock the Arboretum would like a quote for, but emphasizes that it is critical that the stock they send is verified to be the correct plant.
1938/01/22: E. L. Kammerer to Cole Nursery Co. (3.94381)
Date: January 22 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to the Cole Nursery Co. requesting a quote for specimens from a list and emphasizing the importance of the specimens' authenticity.
1938/01/25: Donald Wyman to E. L. Kammerer (3.94382)
Date: January 25 1938Type: Document
Description:Letter from Donald Wyman to E. L. Kammerer including the requested quote for specimens: Malus arnoldiana, Malus dolgo, Malus micromalus, Malus theifera, Malus spectabilis, and Taxus canadensis stricta, with the exception of Malus spectabilis rosea plena, as there are not specimens unspoken for to send.
1938/01/25: May E. McAdams to Mr. Kammerer (3.66646)
Date: January 25 1938Creator: McAdams, May E.
Type: Document
Description:A letter thanking E. Lowell Kammerer for his advice on tree and shrub labels.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/28: C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton (3.84954)
Date: January 28 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton hoping he is enjoying the sunshine and that his trip to California will benefit him as he expected. He talks about the use of superphosphate versus rock phosphate in the length of time it would remain in the soil, enclosing a letter on the subject from the Soil Department of the University of Illinois (not included). Sid says that everything is going well at Morton's home.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/28: W. L. Winn to E. L. Kammerer (3.94383)
Date: January 28 1938Creator: Winn, W. L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Winn to E. L. Kammerer with a quote for 25 bushy holly plants.
1938/02/01: The Morton Arboretum to Stearns and Jones (3.84891)
Date: February 1 1938Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Document
Description:Statement from The Morton Arboretum to Stearns and Jones for monies advanced totaling $38.70
Extent: 1 page
1938/02/05: Clarence Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84890)
Date: February 5 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Sterling Morton with a copy of statement from Stearns and Jones for charges against Arboretum for Jake Mey and Schulz deals. Wants to know if the intent is to be paid out of gift or from the Arboretum funds.
Extent: 1 page
1938/02/05: Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton (3.84826)
Date: February 5 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton inquiring about 5% Fleet Owner's Discount for Mrs. Morton's new Ford.
Extent: 1 page
1938/02/14: Carl C. Lewis to Morton Arboretum (3.93637)
Date: February 14 1938Creator: Lewis, Carl C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter noting enclosed evergreen branches from a windbreak, asking for identification.
1938/02/22: Miss Emma E. Hanfler to The Morton Arboretum (3.93751)
Date: February 22 1938Creator: Hanfler, Emma E.
Type: Document
Description:Asks for recommendation of trees to replace two Poplars that they removed from the space between the street and sidewalk. Notes from E. L. Kammerer written in response.
1938/02/23: Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84824)
Date: February 23 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton with Arboretum updates - birds have arrived so an early spring in indicated; working on model for the Garden Show; trees and branches are being trimmed and work being done in stackroom; Ford convertible was ordered; heater in garage needs attention.
Extent: 2 pages
1938/02/23: E. L. Kammerer to Carl C. Lewis (3.93638)
Date: February 23 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Says the windbreak he had enclosed samples from in his previous letter consisted of multiple species: White Spruce (Picea glauca), Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca albertiana), and Norway Spruce. Mentions that the Austrian Pine and White Pine are good windbreak plantings.
1938/03/08: E. L. Kammerer to Miss Emma E. Hanfler (3.93752)
Date: March 8 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Recommends a few street trees that would work in the space she described in her previous letter, and lists where to order them from.
1938/03/15: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84894)
Date: March 15 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton advising him that he has found a buyer (Mr. Giesler) for a portion of the Mertz land south of Warrenville Road. They agreed on a price of $150 per acre. He asks Mr. Morton to contact Stearns and Jones about the necessity of a survey being made.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/03/16: Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.62107)
Date: March 16 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy regarding an upcoming garden show and the model that is being prepared for the exhibit, as well as current conditions at the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1938/03/18: Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.62108)
Date: March 18 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy regarding an auditor's report.
Extent: 1 Sheet