1965/05/04: C. E. Godshalk to Edward H. Baker, Jr. (3.109055)
Date: May 4 1965Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Edward H. Baker, Jr. informing him that the Arboretum has never paid taxes on the gravel pit property, and he doesn't know who has been paying the taxes on the property.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/02/16: Evelyn M. Rasch to [Blue Cross] Plan for Hospital Care (3.109072)
Date: February 16 1943Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Evelyn M. Rasch to [Blue Cross] Plan for Hospital Care updating them on a policy.
Extent: 1 sheet
Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table (3.4034)
Date: 1950sType: Photographic image
Description:Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table
(L to R): Mrs. Fred Johnson, Vern Jones, Roy Nordine, Mrs. John Losic, Frank Smith
Extent: 1 photograph
Vern Jones at desk (3.5005)
Date: October 1961Type: Photographic image
Description:Vern Jones at desk
Extent: 1 photograph
1956/01/18: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84499)
Date: January 18 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C .E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton updating him on the construction going on around the Arboretum. They should soon know how the plans for the Toll Road will affect the Arboretum. Godshalk would like to interview Gordon Scott for the open position in public relations. Mr. Frye of Arthur Anderson & Company streamlined the bookkeeping. Godshalk then discusses staffing changes he would like to make. He would like to add a record keeping position. He hasn't yet had time to make up an order for plants for Morton's place but will soon do so for an early spring delivery.
Extent: 2 sheets
1956/01/30: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84500)
Date: January 30 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton updating him on the planning he has done for Morton's property in Illinois. He also updates him on the progress of the construction going on around the Arboretum. The deal for the Jones land has been completed. Now they will work on purchasing the McMahon land. They should soon know how the new toll road will affect the Arboretum; it looks like they are still planning on going on the south side of the Arboretum. He explains why Jones, as a janitor, is also a good bookkeeper. Mr. Scott is due to arrive for his interview on February 8. Dr. Carter and Dr. Campana from the Illinois Natural History Survey were at the Arboretum to discuss plans for working together when the new laboratory is completed. Pat Chapman of the Morton Salt Company is writing an article for the "Sprout" on the new research program and the housing project.
Extent: 3 sheets
1945/06/22: C. E. Godshalk to D. [L.] Parmelee (3.85851)
Date: June 22 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to D.[L.] Parmelee saying that due to some minor errors, the May check should be reduced by five cents. Godshalk details the corrections in the March and April statements, and he includes the corrected statements for Parmelee.
Extent: 1 sheet
1962/01/26: E. L. Kammerer to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85885)
Date: January 26 1962Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Zurcher thanking her for the very generous check she sent to be used to establish a special fund to purchase rare botanical books in memory of her father. It has been turned over to Mr. Jones for safekeeping. Kammerer will personally see that this account is kept separate from other library expenditures. It will be wonderful to be able to purchase books beyond the library's means using this fund. He likes the idea of a special book plate for the collection. They were sorry to hear that her trip east needed to be postponed and hope her back is improving.
Extent: 1 sheet
1948/02/04: Clarence E. Godshalk to Mrs. Cudahy (3.85912)
Date: February 4 1948Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Mrs. Cudahy to update her while she is in Palm Beach. Lowell will bring in some branches to see if the recent very cold weather has caused any damage. Mr. Bartsch of Holabird & Root brought Mr. Gray of Baskins to see the Thornhill floors. Much praise for their maintenance by Jones. Mr. Mahaka of Warrenville Lumber was able to get some rough sawn redwood for the outdoor toilets.
Extent: 2 sheets
1948/02/17: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85914)
Date: February 17 1948Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy updating her on happenings around the Arboretum. Godshalk was glad to hear Mrs. Watts' talk for the Conservation group of the Garden Club of America went well. Miss Arthur followed Mrs. Watts plans while teaching her evening class. Last year Mrs. Watts suggested Godshalk contact Life Magazine to do an article about the landscape class, so more people would hear about it. Godshalk didn't do anything about the suggestion, but last night several people in the class also suggested it. If Mrs. Cudahy thinks this is a good idea, he will contact Life Magazine. They are having some mild weather which is melting some of the snow. Palm and Palm have finished the upstairs at Thornhill except for the marbleizing around the information window. He hopes he will still be able to get the bird room plastered. Loehman will be through with the hog house this week, then they will get Nordine's roof on and the shingles on Johnson's house. Then he hopes they can get started on the outside restrooms. Arnold and Jones are waxing the floors in the Administration Building. He is glad Mrs. Cudahy had a chance to go to New York to attend Mrs. Watts' talk and visit her sister-in-law.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/02/26: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85976)
Date: February 26 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. With Mrs. Watts' agreement, he has delayed holding a nature camp at the bird sanctuary this year. Once the Myers move out of the apartment of the Administration Building, Johnson will move in. Les Plumb wants to move into Johnson's house but it could be too big for them. The Jones family would be a better fit for the Johnson house. The existing Jones house is in bad repair and might be taken down to improve the visual approach to Thornhill. They could give Jones an allotment for the extra coal which the larger Johnson house would use. Work that Mrs. Jones needs could be taken to her from the Thornhill office. They have 13 year round men, although the budget allows for 15.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/03/18: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85977)
Date: March 18 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. The Jones family are pleased with the move to the Johnson House. Play yard fencing will be put up next week. There could be other uses for the previous Jones house, instead of tearing it down. Spring weather is bringing good crowds viewing the exhibits. They are spreading limestone and fertilizer, but it's too early to begin planting. Geese are flying north. Bob Banghart read that radio beams which guide airliners interrupt the flight formations of geese. He saw a flock suddenly get out of formation, but then they regrouped. Lowell is in Mississippi and Louisiana viewing azalea blooms. Mrs. Watts is going to Denver and taking slides with her of some rare books. Mr. Miskelly will call her when he returns to Florida.
Extent: 2 sheets
1945/01/26: C. E. Godshalk to Joseph Cudahy and Jean Morton Cudahy (3.99608)
Date: January 26 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joseph and Jean Morton Cudahy stating he would try Jones as bookkeeper. They had agreed he be paid an extra $25 per month for the bookkeeping. Most of the bookkeeping typing will be eliminated when they dispose of the pure bred business. Perhaps Miss Rasch can handle the petty cash to cut down on the interruptions during the day. Mrs. Jones, while improving, is still confined at home, but is doing the urgent typing for Mrs. Watts.
Extent: 1 sheet
1945/01/23: Joseph Cudahy to C. E Godshalk (3.99610)
Date: January 23 1945Creator: Cudahy, Joseph M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joseph Cudahy to C. E. Godshalk saying that the road, bridge, and traffic situation will have to await the Cudahy's return. They are thinking of hiring a traffic expert at that time. The Arboretum's budget is double what it was ten years ago, and serious consideration must be given to future expenditures. There will be no tea room or provision for feeding people on the Arboretum's grounds. If Mrs. Brossman wishes to establish a restaurant, it must not be on Arboretum property, and the Arboretum will not help fund or encourage this enterprise. They do not propose to erect any buildings to provide for a nature school. No commitment has been made regarding future Flower Shows on Thornhill grounds. The one they did host caused a great deal of work for Arboretum employees and was not as financially successful as the Illinois Garden Club expected. There is no reason for the Arboretum to get into animal husbandry or 4H. They acquired the farm lands to protect the privacy of the Arboretum. He would like the Arboretum to dispose of the pure bred hogs. Farming should be kept to growing crops, perhaps later on feeding the crops to steers. The only housing they are interested in building is houses for employees located in strategic locations in the Arboretum to help protect it. They would only approve farm buildings on Warrenville Road when it is absolutely necessary to protect Arboretum equipment. The landing field for airplanes is out of the question. They are interested in Godshalk's ideas on future development, but suggest they be confined to trees and woody plants and to scientific work with them. The Cudahys are disappointed that Godshalk feels Jones cannot handle the bookkeeping. If Jones does the label work and Miss Rasch and Mrs. Jones divide the bookkeeping, there will not be any increase in pay. They are sorry to learn Mrs. Jones has been ill and wonder whether she will be able to satisfactorily continue with her work in the future.
Extent: 3 sheets
1945/01/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joseph Cudahy and Jean Morton Cudahy (3.99611)
Date: January 16 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joseph and Jean Morton Cudahy saying he has been doing the bookkeeping, with Miss Rasch doing any typing involved. He is happy he learned the new bookkeeping system before he passes it over to anyone else. He is hesitant to let Jones do the bookkeeping in addition to his janitorial duties because Jones is slow, can't type, and there are many interruptions during the day which would cause people to have to look for Jones. He proposes Miss Rasch handle the bookkeeping, turning over her work on the bulletin subscriptions to Mrs. Jones. If Jones has extra time, Godshalk suggests he work on labels or in the herbarium, work he could do as time permits. He also updates them on Mrs. Jones health issues.
Extent: 2 sheets