1953/08/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101892)
Date: August 3 1953Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk to give him background on John Neal Campbell, the attorney for Northwestern University. Campbell worked on the change in interpretation to Mrs. Joy Morton's will. Instead of and addition to Passavant Hospital, the University wanted to use it for a medical and laboratory building. Mr. Campbell is a frequent visitor to Morton Arboretum. Morton suggested that Campbell contact Godshalk or Kammerer on his next visit. Another paragraph is crossed out in Morton's blue pen. It concerns a Mrs. DeLong of Nebraska City who is interested in some of the books at Morton Manor for the Nebraska City library. He will bring her to visit the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/03/13: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101916)
Date: March 13 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. For his revised article, he questions the spelling of Mr. Symonds, and learns that the correct name is O. C. Simonds. He's open to any other corrections for the article from Godshalk or the Trustees. He is glad to know that Godshalk met with Mr. McClave in Evanston [concerning the Morton Medical Research Building under construction at Northwestern University]. He describes in detail the turbo-charged DC-7 they flew from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Extent: 1 sheet
Dr. Miller's remarks, Cornerstone-Laying Ceremonies, Morton Medical Research Building, June 15, 1954 3:30 pm. [transcript] (3.101918)
Date: June 15 1954Type: Document
Description:Notes prepared for Dr. Miller to lead the cornerstone-laying ceremonies for the Morton Medical Research Building at Northwestern University. He is pleased that several of Mrs. Morton's friends were in attendance. In turn, he invites the following to speak a few words: Dr. Richard H. Young, Dean of Northwestern University Medical School, Mayor Martin H. Kennelly, Mr. Kenneth F. Burgess, president of the Board of Trustees. The University seeks to support research, teaching and service. This building will help with these missions. Before introducing Sterling Morton, he listed the contents of the cornerstone, which include photos, copies of wills, architectural drawings, newspaper clippings and more. He then handed the trowel to Sterling Morton and invited him to say a few words. Finally, Rev. Walter D. Wagoner, Northwestern University chaplain will deliver the benediction.
Extent: 2 sheets
Dr. Richard H. Young, MD : Remarks at the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building [transcript] (3.101919)
Date: June 15 1954Type: Document
Description:Remarks made by Dr. Richard H. Young, MD, Dean of Northwestern University Medical School for the cornerstone-laying ceremony. "This building will be the keystone of the triad of the activities and the responsibilities of the Medical School, namely, teaching, research and service." He then lists each medical department and their location in the building.
The building will be unique in its design as it provides complete flexibility of arrangement of laboratories and offices by the utilization of movable steel partitions and by the provision of electrical and plumbing services on a l0 ft. modular plan. Northwestern University Medical School's splendid reputation in the teaching of medical students will be enhanced and fortified with the opportunities for research and graduate education afforded by this new unit of the Medical Center.
Extent: 1 sheet
Kenneth F. Burgess: Remarks on the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building [transcript] (3.101920)
Date: June 15 1954Type: Document
Description:Remarks made by Kenneth F. Burgess, President of the Board of Trustees on Northwestern University. He detailed the Morton family history, dating back to Holland in the 1600s through the present, noting the achievements and contributions of each generation. He praised Margaret Gray Morton, a former nurse, for funding the Morton Medical Research Building in memory of her late husband, Joy Morton.
Extent: 3 sheets
Sterling Morton [Remarks at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building] [transcript] (3.101921)
Date: June 15 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Representing his family at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building at Northwestern University, Sterling Morton gave praise to Margaret Gray Morton, a nurse, who cared for his mother in her last days and later married his father. In her will Mrs. Morton left funds for a suitable memorial to her late husband, Joy Morton, to be used for medical purposes. He summarized Joy Morton's accomplishments in business and philanthropy, including the Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1954/06/18: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101923)
Date: June 18 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Enclosed are copies of the remarks made by the participants [at the Cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building at Northwestern University.] Please keep them in the Arboretum file. It was nice to see Mrs. Barnet and Mrs Cutten there, in spite of the extreme heat.
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/07/07: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101925)
Date: July 7 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. In the Holabird & Root project for the greenhouse and workroom, Morton questions what is included in the estimate. He suggests that Godshalk try to do as much of the paving, flagstone and other masonry work with local stonemasons to keep it out of both Holabird & Root and the general contractor's percentages. He hopes they are able to get started soon to finish before winter. He related that the general contractor for the Morton Medical
Research Building at Northwestern University found Holabird & Root so precise and exacting that contractors needed to bid higher when they were involved. For a long-term university building, that amount of precise detail was a good thing, he agreed. They are having lovely weather in Santa Barbara.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/31: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.104969)
Date: August 31 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. When the Gravely tractor arrives, he will have the local representative bring out the attachments they want to try. Sunbeam sent one of their tape crawling sprinklers out to try. He wants to compare it to National Manufacturing and General Tractor. The Sunbeam features: 1) a dial to set the diameter of spray from 5-50 feet. 2) anchor the tape out 100 feet and the sprinkler will follow and shut off when it reaches the anchor. 3) strong pulling power on the hose. 4) at large diameter the spray arches over shrubs. 5) it will not go in curves, as the tape must be straight. The first floor concrete has been poured for the Administration Building, and the chimney has been taken down to the second floor ceiling to prepare for the roof. Sites for South Farm building are prepared. He is making a study of the entire Arboretum because permanent boundaries could be near, for the first time. He has a map to present to the Trustees, but wants to discuss it first with Morton. Godshalk and his wife will not be able to attend the dedication of the building at Northwestern, but he looks forward to seeing it at a later date.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/09/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104973)
Date: September 5 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Go ahead with your trip up north. Dr. Miller, President of [Northwestern] University will arrange a tour for you of the [Morton Medical] Research Building. He is familiar with the Sunbeam sprinkler. The model that rolls up is cumbersome because the grass clippings stick to the hose and make it difficult to roll. The model that doesn't roll up is satisfactory. It will go around corners, and he shares his solution. Mr. Baker mentions that Hattis is drawing up figures for an underground sprinkler system. Some are better than other; advantages and disadvantages to each. He's glad to see the construction progress on the Administration Building. He's glad they are going ahead with clearing sites at the South Farm while Carroll's equipment is there. He will return to Chicago for the fall, until December.
Extent: 2 sheets