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