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
1960/10/25: C. E. Godshalk to Bird Cartage Company of Wheaton, IL (3.107132)
Date: October 25 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Godshalk to Mr. Bird of the Bird Cartage Company, Wheaton, Illinois, regarding its lack of compliance completing work on Lake Marmo and outlining negotiations for what is to come if another contractor is hired to complete the job prior to the ground freezing.
Extent: 1 page
1961/05/16: Alex H. Dolnick to Morton Arboretum (3.109048)
Date: May 16 1961Type: Document
Description:Letter from Alex H. Dolnick, Attorney, to Morton Arboretum. He represents Nathan Yorke, Receiver in the Bankruptcy of Joseph Bird d/b/a Bird Cartage.
Extent: 2 sheets
1961/05/18: Clarence E. Godshalk to Alex H. Dolnick (3.109049)
Date: May 18 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk in reply to Alex H. Dolnick. Godshalk explains they haven't settled with Bird Cartage because a trucking company who rented him trucks for the work claims they have never been paid by Bird Cartage.
Extent: 1 sheet
1961/08/30: Alex H. Dolnick to Morton Arboretum (3.109050)
Date: August 30 1961Type: Document
Description:Letter from Alex H. Dolnick to Morton Arboretum in the amount owed to Bird Cartage. Dolnick requests a statement of the account and final payment.
Extent: 1 sheet
1961/09/11: Clarence E. Godshalk to Alex H. Dolnick (3.109051)
Date: September 11 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Alex H. Dolnick. Enclosed is a statement showing they still owe Bird Cartage.
Extent: 1 sheet
Statement of Bird Cartage Account with The Morton Arboretum (3.109052)
Type: Document
Description:An itemized Statement of Bird Cartage account for cleaning Lake Marmo.
Extent: 1 sheet
1961/09/13: Alex H. Dolnick to Morton Arboretum (3.109053)
Date: September 13 1961Creator: Dolnick, Alex H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Alex H. Dolnick to Morton Arboretum. He suggests that Morton Arboretum submit a check payable to Nathan Yorke, Trustee of Bankruptcy for Bird Cartage.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1960/04/11: 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
1960/09/28: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86091)
Date: September 28 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton telling him Godshalk will be on vacation through October 10. Work is almost finished on the settling basin and Lake Marmo, but has taken longer than expected due to weather and issues with the Bird Cartage Company. The columns were set up yesterday. The gate posts are being built, and they are ready to start construction on the control house. The clover-leaf is being blacktopped today, and the parking lot is graveled. Paths from the parking lot are being made. If Morton comes to the Arboretum before Godshalk returns, Tony is available to answer any questions.
Extent: 2 sheets