[1931]: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101394)
Date: 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Joy Morton wishing him a happy birthday and expressing his appreciation for his job at the Arboretum.
Extent: 3 sheets
1925/02/12: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101446)
Date: February 12 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he received and likes the planting plans for the China collection. He believes they will get a lot of use from the Ford "Universal" machine. He updates Godshalk on their trip, giving return dates for various members of the group. He concludes with the weights of the three tarpon they caught.
Extent: 3 sheets
1925/03/07: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101447)
Date: March 7 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk where he approves of Godshalk's idea for the poplar collection. He compliments John's work in the greenhouse. He believes there is more value in his land than in Florida land. He is glad Godshalk and his wife are training their dog to be a pointer. Morton and his party are having a wonderful time, and they have enjoyed this winter vacation more than anything they have done in the past.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/26: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101457)
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying they have started spring planting. He has added 12 men to the staff. He has a young man and his wife in the cookhouse; the men are satisfied with the cooking. He apologizes for not having thought of having his wife Margaret write to her uncle, George Damon, in Pasadena, telling him to look up Morton while Morton was there. Teuscher sent him of list of surplus plants in their nursery that the Arboretum can pick from in an exchange. Teuscher mentioned Dr. Eneader, the old willow man, is dead. It is very spring-like at the Arboretum with temperatures in the seventies.
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101463)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying Van Gemert's roof caught fire, with only slight damage since the fire was caught early. They are planting evergreens. He is enthusiastic about the fast-growing walnut seeds they received from Mr. Bixby. He is hoping to get some exceptionally fast- growing trees from the seed, and if so, they will propagate those trees. He is looking forward to their fertilizer experiments. Their milk base has been cut some, but he will endeavor to make the dairy pay in spite of it. Prices are low in the poultry business, but he believes there is more profit in poultry than in dairy. He is enclosing a letter from his wife with his letter.
Extent: 2 sheets
1927/12/23: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101480)
Date: December 23 1927Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. With the very cold weather, the men are working on Hemlock Hill, making more openings for hemlocks. The pasture Morton recently purchased from Schwartz has a lot of broken trees and branches which the men will work on next. He is leaving Johnson in charge when he and his family go to Michigan for a week. Mrs. Barnet has his contact information if needed. He went to the Lamont Estate in Lake Forest to see the work that Mr. Tromp has done there. He eagerly hired Tromp who will begin in January. He will let Mackey go on January 15 and Miss Maxfield will take over the bookkeeping. They tried out the new electric corn popper with Mrs. Barnet. She likes the radio in the Adam Room. Margaret joins him in thanking the Mortons for their "lovely Christmas remembrance." She will write Mrs. Morton to thank her.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/02/09: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101489)
Date: February 9 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. He appreciates seeing the photos of the Mortons in Florida, in spite of their cool and damp weather. In Illinois it has been quite warm for the season. He is amused with Teuscher's report and hopes what he is learning will be of benefit. Burnsides still needs to have a nurse with him to prevent a relapse. Godshalk is having second tests made of the stream through the Japanese Garden and near the chicken houses. He has been investigating a better machine for mowing. He has one in mind to trial in the spring. He hopes that Morton is as pleased with the new gardener as the rest of them are. The new potting shed will bring good results with this man. DeVos will have good results with his vegetables, too. Mary Alice was cornered by a rooster and screamed so that Margaret had to rescue her.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/02/21: Clarence E. Godshalk to Margaret Gray Morton (3.101493)
Date: February 21 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Mrs. Morton. He is updating her on the flower gardens being planned. Teuscher has ordered hybrid seeds. Tromp, the gardener, has seeds and plans for hybrid gardens and cutting gardens. Several trees have been taken out to ensure enough sunshine and that roots will not interfere. They are trying to keep Mrs. Barnet active. She took care of Mary Alice one morning.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/03/09: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101497)
Date: March 9 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton in Palm Beach. He hopes to begin planting now that there is warmer weather. Mrs. Barnet and Margaret Godshalk readied the Teuscher's house for their return. Mrs. Teuscher had been seasick and was glad to rest. At the old Duel place, DeVos has built frames to raise vegetables and his wife plans to raise fowl. It is quite a change from before. Teuscher was pleased with VanGemerts greenhouse full of plants. He likes the new gardener too.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/03/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morotn (3.101504)
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton in Palm Beach, Florida. Planting work has been hampered by rain, snow and low temperatures. Last week was very warm, though. Margaret's sister drove through from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Her drive home was complicated by snow. Teuscher, vanGomert and Godshalk concluded that Mr. Palmer's trip to the Davis Mountains in Texas is of benefit to the botanical world, but not necessarily to the Arboretum. Some herbarium specimens could be used in exchange. Palmer thinks the trip will cost him $850-$900. Please let us know how much of this you would like to pay. We are planting small pines above the cactus pit and the firs as you approved. We are anxious for your return.
Extent: 2 sheets
1926/01/29: Bert Edwards to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101536)
Date: January 29 1926Creator: Edwards, Bert
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Bert Edwards of Thompson Lake Farms in Lewistown, Illinois to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is replying to Godshalk's request for information on potatoes, offering several varieties. He sends best regards to Mrs. Godshalk, also.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/09/02: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105067)
Date: September 2 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he is interested in the Floriade to be held in Amsterdam, and he believes that the Arboretum should probably have an exhibit there, going on to describe what that exhibit might contain. Since the Arboretum doesn't have the funds for this project, he would be willing to fund it from his trust or personally if it is a reasonable amount. Morton would like additional information about the exhibit plan and the site in Amsterdam. He believes Godshalk should attend the show as part of his trip to visit European botanic gardens the next year. If Godshalk and/or his wife doesn't have any facility with French or German, he suggests they hire a botanical student who can drive and translate. He might find one through the botanical societies abroad. Mrs. Morton is making very rapid progress, so they may travel to Europe for a short trip in the fall.
Extent: 2 sheets
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Summer 1985 (3.107025)
Date: 1985Creator: Kaskey, Marjorie, Stowell, Gladys
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Summer 1985 Branches Newsletter includes: an article on the history of the Sand Beds, which with the help of Tony Tyznik and Ray Schulenberg, were enlarged at this time using Lake Michigan Dune sand and plantings of cacti, bearberry, Paulownia or the empress tree and opuntia fragilis; an article about the original wild turkey flock started by the Godsalks in the 1960s and including an illustration of a wild turkey by Clarence Godstalk; and a feature on a Du Page county award given to the Arboretum for it's outstanding volunteer program. Educational and program opportunities, new volunteers and volunteer team features as well as upcoming volunteer opportunities are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Margaret and Clarence Godshalk with Suzette Morton Davidson at entrance to Godshalk Hall (3.3140)
Date: 1966Type: Photographic image
Description:Dedication of Godshalk Hall
Margaret and Clarence Godshalk with Suzette Morton Davidson at entrance to Godshalk Hall located in Thornhill Education Center
Extent: 1 photograph (2 copies)
Clarence and Margaret Godshalk with their dog, Punch, at the river dam behind their house (3.3530)
Date: 1926 – 1927Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence and Margaret Godshalk with their dog, Punch, at the river dam behind their house
Clarence has his eye on a pickerel which he hopes to spear with a 3 tine fork
Extent: 1 photograph
Clarence and Margaret Godshalk outside with several of their puppies (3.3534)
Date: 1936 – 1937Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence and Margaret Godshalk outside with several of their puppies
Extent: 1 photograph
Margaret Godshalk standing outside in the snow (3.3796)
Date: 1930sType: Photographic image
Description:Margaret Godshalk standing outside in the snow
Extent: 1 photograph
Clarence E. Godshalk's 90th birthday celebration scrapbook: Marion T. Hall, Margaret Godshalk, Virginia Hall, and Charles Haffner talking with one another (3.3803)
Date: January 14 1987Creator: Kohout, John
Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence E. Godshalk's 90th birthday celebration scrapbook
(L to R) Marion T. Hall, Margaret Godshalk, Virginia Hall, and Charles Haffner talking with one another
Extent: 1 photograph
Clarence E. Godshalk's 90th birthday celebration scrapbook: Margaret and Clarence Godshalk (3.3813)
Date: January 14 1987Creator: Kohout, John
Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence E. Godshalk's 90th birthday celebration scrapbook
(L to R) Margaret and Clarence Godshalk
Extent: 1 photograph
Clarence E. Godshalk's 90th birthday celebration scrapbook: Tony Tyznik with Margaret Godshalk (3.3819)
Date: January 14 1987Creator: Kohout, John
Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence E. Godshalk's 90th birthday celebration scrapbook
(L to R) Tony Tyznik with Margaret Godshalk
Extent: 1 photograph
Tony Tyznik and Mrs. Godshalk at Clarence Godshalk's 90th birthday party (3.3959)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Tony Tyznik and Mrs. Godshalk at Clarence Godshalk's 90th birthday party
Extent: 1 photograph
1955/06/09: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84486)
Date: June 9 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating how much he, Mrs. Godshalk, and Arboretum staff are enjoying his reports. Due to the rain, they are having trouble keeping up with the outside work. However, it looks like most of the sod will be saved. He updates him on the progress of the new building. Mr. Hubbard said the plans for the South Farm remodeling are almost ready for bids, and the data for the architecture competition for the new housing project is ready for printing. The Supreme Court has cleared everything for the new toll road; Godshalk has collected numerous pictures of the heavy traffic due to the Arboretum. Mr. Hattis, who is working on the new water system, has requested a complete topographic map. Tony Tyznik completed the project. The Arboretum had a great many visitors this spring. Heman Howard, Assistant Horticulturist of the Arnold Arboretum, was much impressed during his visit. The purchase of the Jones property is almost completed. Mr. Wallack is trying to sell his 2.05 acres in the middle of the Arboretum. Godshalk believes he will have a difficult time due to the high asking price and the questionable right of way.
Extent: 2 sheets
1939/01/10: C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Joy (Margaret) Morton (3.84841)
Date: January 10 1939Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Joy (Margaret) Morton informing her about the status of the downstairs washroom, Rudolph's room, and landscape work being done. He briefly summarized the board meeting held January 5 at which Suzette Morton was installed as a trustee. He also update her on work being done on Lake Marmo.
Extent: 2 pages
1947/12/29: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.85866)
Date: December 29 1947Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Jean Cudahy saying he hopes the Christmas trees arrived in time. Everyone had a nice Christmas except for Miss Arthur who was called to Fort Wayne to attend to her aunt. Godshalk had a very happy Christmas at his house, and he thanks Mrs. Cudahy for the two antique plates she sent. About forty of their friends planned a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party for them at the Leland Hotel in Aurora. The Arboretum has completed the majority of their winter tree moving. Next they will work in the woods and get started on the outside restrooms. He has Loehman remodeling the sawhorses for the tables given to the Arboretum by the Garden Club of Illinois; they will be needed for the landscape class. Loehman is also working on the hog house which will be ready by farrowing season. He encloses correspondence from Mr. Sterling Morton. Mr. Dahlmeyer wanted to know if the Arboretum would help in taking action against Mr. Henderson; if he wins his case, the zoning laws in DuPage County may break down and someone may try to build a manufacturing plant near the Arboretum. He assumes her thoughts about the situation are the same as her brother's, but he doesn't want to do anything without her approval. He would like Mrs. Cudahy's approval to get in touch with Mr. Baker if necessary. He encloses the October and November reports. They should be pretty well supplied with materials sold at the information windows. He hopes to have all the materials needed for the two outside restrooms within a week. The dealer in Warrenville has promised the cement for when they need it. He hopes they can get the plumbing fixtures, another scarce item. He hopes she had a pleasant Christmas.
Extent: 2 sheets
1961/06/22: C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85881)
Date: June 22 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher stating he has nothing unusual to report. Godshalk received the Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal from Swarthmore College given to him in honor of his 40 years of work in developing The Morton Arboretum. They drove the Cadillac on their trip east, and they visited three arboretums: Morris Arboretum, Secrist Arboretum, and the Holden Arboretum. Mrs. Watts told Godshalk she wanted to give up all classes and charge of the Educational Program as she wasn't feeling up to the job. Floyd Swink is now in charge, and his new job has spurred him on to do even more. He will have four Channel 11 programs in September. Mrs. Watts would like to continue to work two days a week helping get class materials ready, working on a new general information book for the Arboretum and helping Godshalk can up some of her previous teaching programs on film. Traffic has slowed now that the bloom is over. Ed Baker is back, but has been so busy Godshalk hasn't had a chance to talk to him yet. He asks Zurcher to remember him to her mother and tell her how much he and Margaret are enjoying the car.
Extent: 2 sheets
1962/07/02: C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85890)
Date: July 2 1962Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher stating all of them are anxious to learn about her observations of Russia. He and Margaret just returned from a ten-day stay up north, taking Mary Alice's three younger children with them. During the visit, lightning came in on the telephone of the main cabin and burned out the kitchen and smoked up the entire cabin. Luckily, the fire put itself out. Fortunately, they could stay in their guest cabin until the contractor is able to make repairs. Ed told Godshalk last fall that he could take two months of vacation, and it looks like he'll need to use it this year to get the cabin fixed up. Godshalk updates her on the progress being made on her home and her caretaker's home. He also updates her about the progress being made on his new home. Lowell had a wonderful trip and is anxiously awaiting his slides. Lowell is enthusiastic about adding Mrs. Moulton as a member of the staff. They have been doing mowing, pruning, and general clean up work at the Arboretum. They will work on lowering the hill in front of her place, so she gets a better view of the lake. The also want to get started on the Thornhill parking, do some roadwork, and complete some fencing around the new Slusser land.
Extent: 2 sheets
1948/12/30: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85929)
Date: December 30 1948Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy thanking her for the Christmas gift. He and Mrs. Godshalk visited their parents over the holidays. He is pleased Mrs. Cudahy liked the model he sent her to promote the Junior Forester class. He is happy she had a delightful Christmas. They are getting ready for the evening classes; he will update her on the enrollment after the first class. They have been moving the trees with the frozen balls, but due to the weather, the men worked inside for two days helping to prepare for the landscape course and putting Celotex on the cement walls of the barn. He is sending the statements for October and November. He will send her the catalog for the upcoming February 16th hog sale.
Extent: 2 sheets
1950/01/18: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85933)
Date: January 18 1950Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy saying he is happy the slides he sent are giving her so much pleasure. Godshalk thinks she will see from the air views why he enjoys flying over the Arboretum. He will record the Arboretum in various seasons from the air and send her the slides. The winter classes have started with between 180 and 200 students every Monday night. They could have filled the landscape class several times. One lady comes from Indiana--over 100 miles away. They have almost finished moving the trees with the frozen balls. The men from Carroll came and laid the stone in the hall of the Thornhill Building. Mr. Palm is coming out to look over the decorating work in the hall. Mark Morton is looking as well as he did early in the fall. Godshalk and Mrs. Godshalk visited his parents who are getting along well. They are getting much enjoyment from the puzzles Mrs. Cudahy sent. They have bred gilts to sell in February, but if other sales do not go well, they shall raise the pigs themselves. They may have an April sale. Mrs. Watts and Lowell are helping him get out the first AABGA newsletter.
Extent: 2 sheets
1951/02/13: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85960)
Date: February 13 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He informs her of the death of Mrs. White. He shares details of Mr. White and their children, especially their son Charles. Mrs. Godshalk has been helping the daughters. Roads on the east side are closed because of snow and ice. They've opened the gates so people could walk. He updated her on improvements that Loehman has made to the Thornhill room that Mr. Nordine and Mrs. Watts use for classes. Jim has many details of naval maneuvers in the Mediterranean.
Extent: 2 sheets
1951/12/31: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85971)
Date: December 31 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy thanking her for the chafing dish. They celebrated Christmas on the 23rd with Mary Alice and her family and spent Christmas with his mother in Three Rivers. There is the most snow he has ever seen at the Arboretum. The west side roads are open, and the Administration Building parking lot is open. The east side road is only open until the top of the first hill. The snow along the roads is four feet high. The mild weather of the past few days is letting the snow settle, making it easier to get around in the woods. The men have spent most of their time shoveling snow, aside from moving some trees. Jim came in on Saturday night. Godshalk is enclosing the October and November statements. The work at Nordine's house is nearly complete, going slightly over budget. Mrs. Nordine is very pleased. Classes start a week from tonight. They shall have large classes again. He hopes she had a happy Christmas and Mary Cudahy is well. Mr. Miskelly will call on her in Florida; he got such a thrill talking to her this fall.
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1960/03/30: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86083)
Date: March 30 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton sharing information about the itinerary and finances for the upcoming European trip and his quest to determine the cost per day of the trip, so he knows how much to bring in traveler checks. He asks for Morton's advice. The fountain Morton sent arrived safely, and Mrs. Watts continues to improve. Godshalk's wrist is still a little sore at times. He's happy Mrs. Morton is doing well. Godshalk and his wife Margaret are grateful to Morton for the upcoming trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/07/08: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86089)
Date: July 8 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton detailing his expenses for the European trip and thanking him for funding the trip. The cleaning of Lake Marmo has stopped for now due to 2" of rain falling. The Route 53 project is almost complete. He hopes to get the curbing in for the new parking lot in the next two weeks, so it can be blacktopped with the roads. Mr. Norweb, Director of the Holden Arboretum, visited, and he told Godshalk they charge an admission fee of 35 cents. Children attending without their parents are charged the same fee, and it has eliminated many of their problems. They are doing all they can to control the grass and weeds. Godshalk includes an expense report for the European trip.
Extent: 3 sheets
1923/12/03: [Joy Morton] to C. E. and Margaret Godshalk (3.99613)
Date: December 3 1923Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to C.E and Margaret Godshalk saying the Godshalks' letter pleased Morton and Mrs. Morton, indicating a nice appreciation and due sense of responsibility. He assures the Godshalks of their high esteem.
Extent: 1 sheet
1923/11/28: C. E. and Margaret Godshalk to Joy and Margaret Morton (3.99625)
Date: November 28 1923Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E., Godshalk, Margaret
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. and Margaret Godshalk to Joy and Margaret Morton expressing the Godshalk's appreciation to the Mortons for their home and connected spacious grounds, the trip to Nebraska, the constant privileges extended to them, and their generous hospitality.
Extent: 3 sheets
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99632)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godsalk to Joy Morton relating that the Van Gemerts' roof caught fire, but the fire was easily extinguished. They are planting some of the evergreens that were previously dug. They received some walnut seeds of the Thomas variety from Mr. Bixby. They are supposed to be the fastest growing walnut trees. They hope to get an exceptionally fast growing tree from the seeds which they will then propagate. He describes the fertilizer experiments they plan to conduct. Their dairy milk base has been cut, but they will endeavor to make the dairy pay. Prices are low in the poultry business, too. He encloses a letter from his wife Margaret. He hopes they are having a glorious trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/03/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99634)
Date: March 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying most of the snow from the blizzard and light snowfalls is gone, moistening the soil--too moist for planting. They fixed up the Modern Garden exhibit for Mrs. Morton's garden club at the Merchandise Mart. It was awarded a 1st prize ribbon. Godshalk believes that the Arboretum should have an exhibit there next year to familiarize the public with their work. He details Van Gemert's work in the propagating house. He declined Mr. Bixby's offer of more nut trees; he told him they would prefer scions. Kerth is not writing as there is nothing new to report. Godshalk goes on to give a brief update on the farms. Everyone at the Arboretum has taken a great interest in the new ducks and geese on the property. When Morton visits Kew Gardens, Godshalk asks that he request scions and cuttings of their newest trees and shrubs be sent to the Arboretum. He believes Morton will be pleased with the appearance of the place when he returns. He thanks Mrs. Morton for the cards she sent to the family and himself.
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