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Sterling and Wirt Morton on horse-drawn carriage (3.3093)
Date: 1890Creator: Trimble, R. W.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Cabinet Card of Sterling and Wirt Morton on horse-drawn carriage
Extent: 1 photograph (2 copies)
J. Sterling Morton with grandsons, Wirt & Sterling (3.3104)
Date: July 17 1901Type: Photographic image
Description:J. Sterling Morton with grandsons, Wirt (left) & Sterling (right), on horses in front of Overland Theatre
Extent: 1 photograph (2 copies)
Wirt Morton at desk (3.3106)
Creator: Stoller, Blank
Type: Photographic image
Description:Wirt Morton at desk
Son of Carl Morton and nephew of Joy Morton
An original trustee of the Morton Arboretum
Extent: 1 photograph
Arbor Lodge, Morton family on porch and along drive (3.3201)
Date: 1893Type: Photographic image
Description:Arbor Lodge, Morton family on porch and along drive
Along drive: Wirt Morton on donkey; Bruggman with horse
On porch: Carl Morton; Boatie Payne Morton in chair beside him; Emma Morton; Molly French
Extent: 1 photograph
Joy Morton's children and nephew, in front of Thornhill residence greenhouse (3.3523)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Joy Morton children and nephew, in front of Thornhill residence greenhouse
L to R: Wirt Morton, Jean Morton, Sterling Morton
Extent: 1 photograph
Request to Illinois Secretary of State from the proposed Board for incorporation of The Morton Arboretum (3.63987)
Type: Document
Description:A document consisting of a request to Illinois Secretary of State from the proposed Board for incorporation of The Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1944/02/11: R. L. Young to C. E. Godshalk (3.84390)
Date: February 11 1944Creator: Young, R. L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from R. L. Young (Morton Salt Company) to C. E. Godshalk requesting that the bulletin be sent to Wirt Morton directly since he hasn't been connected to this office for two years. He believes Mr. Sterling Morton could furnish Wirt Morton's present address. Young also asked for a purchase source and cultural information for red and sugar maples.
Extent: 1 sheet
1944/02/15: C. E. Godshalk to R. L. Young (3.84391)
Date: February 15 1944Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to R. L. Young (Morton Salt Company) confirming they will change Mr. Wirt Morton's address on their mailing list. He goes on to share the requested information about red and sugar maples including cultural information and purchase sources.
Extent: 1 sheet
1944/09/16: D. H. Mulloney to C. E. Godshalk (3.84399)
Date: September 16 1944Creator: Mulloney, D. H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from D. H. Mulloney (The Pure Oil Company) to C. E. Godshalk requesting Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Morton's address. He would also like their son Carl's address if he is no longer living with them. As they were at the Dawes Arboretum in 1927 when the J. Sterling Morton tree was dedicated, Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Dawes would like to send them the announcement of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Wirt Morton's address is handwritten on the lower left corner of the letter.
Extent: 1 sheet
1944/09/22: C. E. Godshalk to D. H. Mulloney (3.84400)
Date: September 22 1944Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to D. H. Mulloney including Mr. Wirt Morton's address and saying he does not have Carl Morton's address. He suggests Mulloney contact the Morton Salt Company, giving the company's address.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/02/26: Wirt Morton to Frank Williams (3.84666)
Date: February 26 1929Creator: Morton, Wirt
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Wirt Morton to Frank Williams concerning particulars of carriages sent to Arbor Lodge including cost and manufacturer.
Extent: 1 page
1936/03/01: Wirt Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84711)
Date: March 1 1936Creator: Morton, Wirt
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Wirt Morton to Clarence Godshalk inquiring about what type of fertilizer and grass seed should be used on his lawn.
Extent: 1 page
1936/03/06: Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton (3.84712)
Date: March 6 1936Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton with detailing outlining lawn care. First is analysis of the soil which can be done by sending in a sample. Vigoro and Scotts Lawn Seed are recommended for fertilizing and seeding of the lawn.
Extent: 2 pages
1936/11/03: Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton (3.84715)
Date: November 3 1936Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton concerning zinc plant labels that are currently attached with copper wire which causes a reaction that results in wearing through the zinc. He wonders if using aluminum wire would solve this problem and would like advice of chemists at Salt Company about this issue.
Extent: 1 page
1936/11/04: Wirt Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84716)
Date: November 4 1936Creator: Morton, Wirt
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Wirt Morton to Clarence Godshalk regarding label problem. The way to resolve the issue is use the same metal for the wire and the labels. Otherwise, an electrolytical action will take place.
Extent: 1 page
1937/10/14: Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton (3.84722)
Date: October 14 1937Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter of recommendation from Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton for Selma Johnson, daughter of Arboretum foreman Otto Johnson, for work in the Chicago office.
Extent: 1 page
1944/03/04: Evelyn Rasch to Wirt Morton (3.84725)
Date: March 14 1944Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Evelyn Rasch to Wirt Morton informing him that bulletins are being sent to the incorrect address and will be forwarded to his new California address in the future.
Extent: 1 page
1964/02/11: Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton (3.84733)
Date: February 11 1964Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton letting him know that he cannot find any books written about the Morton Salt Co. He is sending a copy of "Chicago's Highways Old and New" authored by Joy Morton. Miss Kerr, who edits the Morton Salt "Spout" is in the process of writing a book about Morton Salt. She will be contacting him. P.S. Suzette says there is a book about Morton Salt, "The Fifth Element."
Extent: 1 page
1937/04/25: Margaret Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84810)
Date: April 25 1937Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Morton to C. E. Godshalk notifying him of her travel arrangements home and asking for assistance in transporting her baggage back to Thornhill.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1938/05/14: Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton (3.84827)
Date: May 14 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Wirt Morton advising him of order of shady mixture grass seed from O. M. Scott and Sons to be sent to him.
Extent: 1 page
1920/12/11: Joy Morton to Arthur Sherwood (3.92102)
Date: December 11 1920Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Arthur Sherwood requesting 2 more copies of "Missouri Botanical Garden", which describes Shaw's Garden. Requesting that Sherwood visit Shaw's, then send the books to Wirt Morton who will give them to others to study while Joy is in Europe studying other gardens in preparation for beginning his own next year.
Extent: 1 sheet
1921/01/09: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92103)
Date: January 9 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton, sharing his observations on the economies in France and Austria. One contact suggested that he invest in teletype, but he's not interested. He detailed the rents and taxes on the Equitable Building in Vienna. Wirt Morton should have a good first quarter because so few purchased salt in 1920.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/02/07: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92109)
Date: February 7 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton, discussing train vs. motor travel from Barcelona to Madrid. Sharing some of his experiences as a tourist in Spain. Detailed a plan for a small plot, once he returns.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/03/03: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92111)
Date: March 3 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton, updating him on the varieties of trees to be purchased, along with planting details. The Arnold Arboretum paperwork is ready when Joy Morton returns. Wirt Morton says the plans for water piping around the grounds are ready for spring installation. Sterling feels a landscape architect should review their plans to date. He is also concerned that Lisle is too far away from Chicago for an arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1921/03/03: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92112)
Date: March 3 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton. He describes the difficulty of travel in post-war Spain - trains are slow and you need a police pass to motor on the roads. He sent Wirt and Wyllie a sketch for plantings near Thornhill.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/03/05: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92113)
Date: March 5 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton updating him on a recent trip to the farm. The ice is in. Should be able to hire men at a reasonable rate for spring clean up. Much detailed discussion of tree planting, varieties, locations, spacing. Detailed discussion of water movement throughout, using the ponds with a windmill which serviced the farm and an additional motor pump.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/03/29: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92117)
Date: March 29 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton, in which he argues in detail against locating the Arboretum in Lisle. This is based on Jean's visit with Professor Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum. The Arboretum should include an herbarium and a library. He details the trees he has on order for spring planting. He, Jean and Wirt will visit the farm. Jean will see about a decorating project that Margaret requests. They are adapting the teletype with an L. C. Smith typewriter, rather than creating their own. The Aerogages and the Check Endorsers are selling well.
Extent: 4 sheets
1921/04/01: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92119)
Date: April 1 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He discusses repairs to be made to the farmhouse. Also a detailed discussion of the trees he purchased. He suggests a remedy for the dredged river bed problems. He believes that future tree plantings, pond issues and bridge building should be delayed until a thorough plan for an arboretum can be made.
Extent: 5 sheets
1921/07/06: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92129)
Date: July 6 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton. He'll have Sterling's diary pages from Scotland copied and sent to Howard Krum and Mr. Owsley. Teletype orders are sure to increase. Later in this letter, he cites his 15 years of research and work to improve these machines. Joy Morton explains to his son in well-reasoned details his vision for the Arboretum. In great length he gives his personal reasons and hopes for the future of his dream.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/07/17: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92130)
Date: July 17 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He gives positive comments on a wide variety of previously discussed topics. He thinks incorporating a lake on the arboretum property will be attractive.
Extent: 3 sheets
1922/02/28: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92158)
Date: February 28 1922Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter fro Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. Wood dealers agree with Wirt Morton that July is the month to sell wood. Details of teletype sales and manufacture, Western Electric, Kleinschmidt, Morkrum Company and others involved in that business. In a discussion with Jean, she shared her opinions on the arboretum and library plans.
Extent: 3 sheets