In Memoriam: Mary K. Moulton 1913-1972 (3.10628)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1972Creator: Davidson, Suzette Morton
Type: Article
Floyd Swink: Typist Turned Taxonomist (3.10650)
Date: December 21 1972 – March 20 1973Creator: Doty, Carol L.
Type: Article
1992/06/20: Ruth Luthringer to Dilip Das (3.57374)
Date: June 20 1992Creator: Luthringer, Ruth
Type: Document
Description:A set of two letters and a monologue. The letters are from Ruth Luthringer to Dilip Das and George Ware and seek feedback in regards to a short monologue titled Thornhill Elm which interprets the life-cycle of the Accolade Elm.
Extent: 4 sheets
The Morton Arboretum General Information [1950? with additional area drawn in on guide map] (3.5779)
Date: circa 1950Type: Document
Description:Copy of The Morton Arboretum General Information leaflet, with Guide Map, an issuance in the Arboretum's informal series currently titled: Map & visitor guide, printed on both sides. Guide map printed on back of sheet and includes additional area drawn in pencil including Shrub Collection, Hedges, Nursery, Brush, and Pasture.
Extent: 1 sheet
Walking Trails of The Morton Arboretum [base map for entire Arboretum] (3.5808)
Date: 1977Creator: Coulter, Ronald M.
Type: Map
Description:Base map presumably used in the preparation of the final version showing entire Arboretum. Written note on duplicate for this base map: Arboretum Trail and Road Map Collections Base Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of survey of part of the southeast quarter of Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 10 east of the Third Principal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois, and part of the southwest quarter of Section 35, T.39N., R.10E. Of the 3rd P.M. (3.5988)
Date: August 24 1927Creator: Webster, Arthur L.
Type: Map
Description:Shows an 8.64 acre tract on the west side of the Arboretum bordering on Joliet Road, now Park Blvd.
Extent: 1 sheet
Thornhill Center Detailed Grading and Utility Plan (3.81461)
Date: June 22 1992Type: Plan
Description:A digital version of the Thornhill Center Detailed Grading and Utility Plan. There is not a physical copy of this plan currently available.
Extent: 2 sheets
[Proposed Landscape Design of the Morton] Burial Plot (3.60316)
Date: circa 1934Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Plan
Description:Planting plan and design for burial plot
Extent: 1 sheet
Climate Change Panel: How Trees Can Help the World, Part 1 (3.82886)
Date: 2019Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
1930/06/10: A.F. Sanford to Sirs [E. Lowell Kammerer] (3.60715)
Date: June 10 1930Creator: Sanford, A.F.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from A.F. Sanford of the A.F. Sanford Arboretum to the staff (Sirs) of The Morton Arboretum inquiring on The Morton Arboretum's policies regarding plant distribution.
Illumination, Web page video (3.82910)
Date: September 18 2019Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
'Planted' Podcast: Episode 1: The Start of the Journey: with guest Dr. Andrew Hipp (3.60735)
Date: 2018Type: Audio
Description:In this episode of Planted, we talk about how sometimes our first career aspirations are wildly different from the paths we ultimately choose to pursue. Andrew Hipp’s surprising and twisting path into the scientific field of plant systematics is just that, interesting at every turn. Listen to Andrew discuss his early aspirations; from astronaut, to creative writer, ultimately leading to his current work as a scientist. Andrew describes how he harnesses his skills as a writer to paint a picture that weaves the genetic data of oak species from around the world to create a Tree of Life for Oak trees that spans 1000s of years.
Extent: 29:12:42
Perennial Report, 2019, final (3.82924)
Date: January 13 2020Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium: Andrew Archundia (3.82977)
Date: 2019Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium: Sydney Kaplan (3.82988)
Date: 2019Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
Volunteer Handbook 2019 (3.83589)
Date: 2019Type: Document
Description:A handbook outlining the policies and procedures for volunteers at The Morton Arboretum.
This document can be viewed digitally. To request digital access, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Extent: 13 pages
Cross-sections and Elevations of the Cactus Pit [preliminary to development of the Endangered Species Habitat] (3.6102)
Date: July 17 1989Creator: Hootman, Rick
Type: Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Endangered Species Habitat (3.6177)
Date: March 26 1992Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:Layout of habitat with elevations
Extent: 1 sheet
Illumination, Winter 2015-2016, social media commercial, trailer (3.62052)
Date: 2015Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
Illumination, Winter 2015-2016, Lightswitch (3.62060)
Date: 2015Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
1921/01/03: C. S. Sargent to Sterling Morton (3.62143)
Date: January 3 1921Creator: Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. S. Sargent to Sterling Morton regarding a copy of a book he is sending as well as the arboretums the Mortons have established, or are planning, in Nebraska City and Chicago.
Extent: 1 Sheet
Trees for Chicago - a Landscape Display of Trees, Shrubs, & Groundcovers for the Chicago Region. 1995 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, McCormick Place (3.6218)
Date: March 4 1995Creator: Mehaffey, Scott A.
Type: Plan
Description:Second design for 1995 Chicago Flower & Garden show moved from Navy Pier to McCormick Place.
Extent: 1 sheet
Farm Journal (3.84599)
Date: 1921 – 1922Type: Document
Description:Journal notes of daily activity including farming information, visitors and farm accounts.
Extent: 19 pages
Trees are Cool; Shade Trees for Chicago - Exhibit Layout [color copy with brochure] (3.6235)
Date: November 15 1995Creator: Mehaffey, Scott A.
Type: Plan
Description:Design for the Morton Arboretum and City of Chicago Department of Environment, 1996 Flower and Garden Show - Navy Pier, March 9-17. Garden house structure in STRU:A. Sheet 3 is paper copy showing final design revisions.
Copy 3 is a reduced color copy of the design (brochure for garden attached).
Extent: 1 sheet plus brochure
1923/06/15: John McDorman to H. D. Wyllie (3.84604)
Date: June 15 1923Creator: McDorman, John
Type: Document
Description:Letter to H. D. Wyllie to John McDorman about corn problem. Disagreement about the the cause of the problem and the solution.
Extent: 2 pages
1923/7/17: John McDorman to Joy Morton (3.84615)
Date: July 17 1923Creator: McDorman, John
Type: Document
Description:Letter from John McDorman to Joy Morton. McDorman talks about trying a new plow and the performance of mules when plowing the land. He also advises Morton on hiring a manager and the rumors that he has heard about the reputation of John Goodell.
Extent: 2 pages
Fall Color Report, October 13-20, 2016 (3.62384)
Date: October 2016Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
Description:Where fall color has been reported at The Morton Arboretum for October 13-20, 2016
1923/05/11: John McDorman to H. D. Wyllie (3.84621)
Date: May 11 1923Creator: McDorman, John
Type: Document
Description:Letter from John McDorman to H. D. Wyllie regarding the construction work of John Goodell. McDorman complains that Goodell borrow and uses equipment without regard to time and expense. He thinks there is a waste of farm money and has had a confrontation with Goodell especially concerning ditches. Needs advice on how to deal with situation.
Extent: 9 pages
1925/03/01: Unknown sender to Joy Morton (3.84632)
Date: March 1 1925Type: Document
Description:Letter to Joy Morton about Peter Jargrick [?]. Included are character references, background information and general opinions. Also a weather update.
Extent: 1 page
1927/07/30: Frank Williams to Joy Morton (3.84653)
Date: July 30 1927Type: Document
Description:Letter from Frank Williams to Joy Morton about 2 dozen Arbor Lodge booklets being mailed to Joy Morton. Many visitors at Arbor Lodge, who are buying these booklets.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/02/01: Frank Williams to Joy Morton (3.84664)
Date: February 1 1929Type: Document
Description:Letter from Frank Williams to Joy Morton letting him know that anytime after the middle of the month will be fine to send the carriages. He also thin proposed change in law governing state parks will have little affect on Arbor Lodge State Park.
Extent: 1 page