Birthday Card (3.101329)
Creator: Van Gemert, John, Godshalk, Clarence E., Kammerer, E. Lowell, Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Undated birthday card to an unknown person, signed by John van Gemert, C.E. Godshalk, E.L. Kammerer, and William Kerth. They will gift the recipient the book, Morton Family Records, when it is published.
Extent: 3 sheets
1932/06/29: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101376)
Date: June 29 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan thanking her for sending his $600 check so promptly. Mr. Van Gemert is out east with his mother whose condition is not improving. Godshalk gave Mr. Morton a check for Van Gemert's increase in salary.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/12/15: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101388)
Date: December 15 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Joy Morton enclosing a copy of a letter received from Mr. Stout. They started moving evergreens to the triangle near the new bridge. As long as the weather remains cold, he can manage with a crew of 12 men. They expect to soon begin cutting the ice on Lake Marmo which is seven inches thick. He asks Morton if he has any objection to Godshalk taking his family on their usual holiday vacation.
The attached letter (dated 12/12/1932) says the area of the satin moth quarantine in Maine has been extended to include the nursery of the Oxford Paper Company, so they will probably not be able to ship the cuttings this year.
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/01/30: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101415)
Date: January 30 1930Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk listing the journals she is sending him by express. She is also sending a bound copy of the Morton Arboretum Bulletin for Godshalk, Van Gemert, and Kammerer.
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/01/29: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101418)
Date: January 29 1930Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk stating she is going to send bound copies of last year's Arboretum bulletin to him and van Gemert and asks if Kammerer and/or anyone else should have a set.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1929/02/26: [C.E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton (3.101453)
Date: February 26 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C.E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton informing him of Fred Von Oven's death. He sent a nice floral piece in Morton's name. They had a cold spell--20 degrees below zero--followed by flooding. Their most serious problem now is the rabbits; they are doing the best they can to protect everything. Fred Berg sent in 14 head of cattle for a total of $1312.58. This will help considerably in cutting down on their cost of operation. Fred is able to be up for short periods of time, but he is still badly bruised. Van Gemert is busy grafting the scions he collected last fall. They are beginning to receive acknowledgements of orders placed for small evergreens. In general things are going well, and they are in good health. He hope Morton and Mrs. Morton are well and enjoying the southern breezes.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/19: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101456)
Date: March 19 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying he was glad to get his telegram telling him to hire Kammerer. He goes on to list Kammerer's qualifications. Godshalk is having Kammerer check the Arboretum's card catalog with Van Gemert's to insure the accuracy of Arboretum records. He had Kammerer checking up on winter damage with him and is also making notes on the plants that have the best spring bark color. He wants to highlight these plants in the first bulletin. He would also like to include a list of plants rabbits prefer, so readers know which ones to protect. At the Arboretum, winter weather damage was slight, but rabbit damage was heavy. Everyone at the Arboretum seems to enjoy his work; he has given the men responsibilities in addition to their regular work freeing up Godshalk to study plant material. He has been testing the ground for frost, but it is still too sticky to work in. They are trimming dead branches and burning brush. They will continue to move the crabapples and hawthornes when the soil is drier. He updates him on the dairy operation. Mr. Bixby sent him a letter saying the nut trees are dug and will be sent within a few days.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/04/03: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101458)
Date: April 3 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton telling him about the heavy rain and wind the Arboretum experienced. Every low spot was filled with water, and water was over both roads north of the cement hedge near his house. He was worried about the river dam, but they did not have to do any sand bagging. Considerable road repair will need to be done on the east side. They have been transplanting from the nursery and thinning existing plantings using 24 men. The ground is still too wet for plowing and discing. Kammerer is in charge of the men digging in the nursery and in Van Gemert's beds; these plants will be added to the botanical and geographical groups. Penskofer and several straw bosses are in charge of the men doing the planting. He ordered the small trees for Pete Hardy's plantings. The new chauffeur and his wife moved in, and Godshalk had him clean and grease the Ford. He is a little afraid Price, the chauffeur, while probably a good driver, is not much of a mechanic. He will have White help him with the work on the Dodge. They will have the material ready for the first bulletin by the time Morton returns.
Extent: 2 sheets
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
[1932]/03/01: Margaret Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101470)
Date: March 1 1932Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Morton to C. E. Godshalk stating they received his letter and giving him permission to go ahead with the greenhouse enlargement project. They are delighted with Mexico.
Extent: 3 sheets
1932/03/12: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101471)
Date: March 12 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton giving him details about the ice harvest. The ice house is filled to the top. They've had enough cold weather to move trees and enough mild weather to make paths and grub out slippery elm sprouts. This week has been a steady cold one. They finished the lilacs north of Godshalk's house, and the men have been working in the woods. Van Gemert has finished grafting, except the walnuts, and is now planting seeds. He has done well with the flowers for the house. As soon as the frost is out of the ground, they will begin planting.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/01/26: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101484)
Date: January 26 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. They are moving many evergreens, as weather permits. Pine Hill is looking very different. Four men can move 8-10 trees a day. Burnside is very ill with typhoid fever, causing high temperature, irregular heartbeat, and intestinal hemorrhaging. He has a nurse helping him. Now his family has been vaccinated against typhoid. Godshalk had testing done on all of the milk and water, including Lake Marmo and streams. The test of the stream through the Japanese Gardens is questionable. He will run it again. Men reported that Burnside drank from that stream. Van Gemert's place of business is doing well. Charles Schroeder has arranged for a cattle sale on January 31. He was upset because Schroeder didn't clear the date with us, but we'll be glad to have an end to this. He has advertised it well, so there should be lots of bidders.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/03/02: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101495)
Date: March 2 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. He details the work on the potting shed and the germinating house, aided by good weather. There are so many varieties of seeds the gardener is propagating that Godshalk urges him to set up a notebook to keep a record, as Van Gemert does. They are trimming in the forestry plots now. Godshalk is experimenting with ways to prune for best growth. One third of each plot will be trimmed of all branches, leaving one straight whip. Another third will have the branches thinned, the sides cut in and a good trunk left. The remaining third will be left as they are, with only sprouts removed. Within a few years they should have a good idea of the best way to prune. Dick's Garage is doing some major work on the Pierce to bring it back to good working condition. Burnsides is improving rapidly now, soon being able to resume light work. He went to the Salt Docks as suggested and found two desks, a filing case and a card case. They were able to refurbish them for Van Gemert and Teuscher.
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
1927/02/25: R. R. Rothacker to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101597)
Date: February 25 1927Type: Document
Description:Letter from R. R. Rothacker to Clarence E. Godshalk. He has several qualified students to recommend for summer work. They will need slightly better accommodations than that for general laborers. He will post openings for students soon and hopes that The Morton Arboretum can be an option for them. He sends greetings to Mr. Teuscher and Mr. Gemert.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/11/03: C. E. Godshalk to Roy Walker (3.109074)
Date: November 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Roy Walker (Supt. Landscape Construction, Chicago Park District) stating the Arboretum's propagator, Mr. van Gemert, died recently, and they are looking for a man to fill the position. In addition to being a propagator, the person must be familiar with caring for plants in all their stages. Roy Nordine has applied for the position and given Walker's name as a reference. They would appreciate Walker's opinion of Nordine for the job.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/11/03: C. E. Godshalk to Robert Warren (3.109075)
Date: November 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Robert Warren (Landscape Department, Chicago Park District) stating the Arboretum's propagator, Mr. van Gemert, died recently, and they are looking for a man to fill the position. In addition to being a propagator, the person must be familiar with caring for plants in all their stages. Roy Nordine has applied for the position and given Warren's name as a reference. They would appreciate Warren's opinion of Nordine for the job.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/11/03: C. E. Godshalk to Bj Loss (3.109076)
Date: November 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Bj Loss (President, Lake City and Jewel Nurseries) stating the Arboretum's propagator, Mr. van Gemert, died recently, and they are looking for a man to fill the position. In addition to being a propagator, the person must be familiar with caring for plants in all their stages. Roy Nordine has applied for the position and given Loss' name as a reference. They would appreciate Loss' opinion of Nordine for the job.
Extent: 1 sheet
1935/10/21: E. M. Rasch to N. J. Bryan (3.109123)
Date: October 21 1935Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. M. Rasch to N. J. Bryan saying she received Bryan's list for the announcements, but has not yet compared it to her list. If she does the list, she will make sure Bryan receives one of the announcements.
Extent: 1 sheet
The Morton Arboretum October Lecture Series [1938] (3.109147)
Date: October 1938Type: Document
Description:Notice of talks to be given in the library of the Memorial Administration Building on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 2 pm with additional event information.
Extent: 1 sheet
1934/02/08: Clarence E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.109154)
Date: February 8 1934Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan, continuing the discussion of the overage in the Joy Morton account at the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plant record book pages and plant stakes in propagating material (3.37488)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:Plant records of John Van Gemert, 1924-1927
Plant record book pages and plant stakes in propagating material
1. Label in pot of seeds when planted or of plant in nursery if we get it in form of plant
2. Record in yearbook of that number 1861-24. We received the plant November 14, 1924 from Anold Arboretum. Arnold Arboretum's number of plant was 14078
3. Card for index of genera. All members of each genus are grouped together
4. Label of zinc put on plant when it goes into Arboretum. It has the propagator's yearbook number and its permanent Arboretum number
5. Card for permanent number record for rest of its life in Arboretum
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert standing at edge of water in front of bridge and dam (3.37636)
Date: 1922Type: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert standing at edge of water in front of bridge and dam
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert standing at distant end of greenhouse (3.37643)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, standing at distant end of first propagating house at South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert in greenhouse (3.37644)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, in first propagating house at South Farm, plant beds in foreground
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert standing behind plant beds in greenhouse (3.37646)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, standing behind plant beds in first propagating house at South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert standing behind plant beds in greenhouse (3.37647)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, standing behind plant beds in first propagating house at South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
Two daughters of John Van Gemert (3.37649)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Two daughters of John Van Gemert standing outside
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert in greenhouse with daughter, Janet (3.37650)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, and his daughter, Janet, in the Arboretum propagating house. Bench in center is filled with seeds planted in pots. Each pot is labeled.
Extent: 1 photograph
Propagator's plant record book and labels (3.37776)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:Propagator's plant record book and labels, belonging to John van Gemert
Extent: 1 negative
Plants growing from seed in pots with labels (3.37777)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:Plants growing from seed in pots with labels as part of John Van Gemert's record keeping system for plants as propagator.
One pot each of spruce, crabapple, iris, and cedar growing from seeds. Plant stakes/labels tell accession number, name, date acquired and from where seed came.
Extent: 1 negative
1935/08/29: [John Van Gemert?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61609)
Date: August 29 1935Creator: Van Gemert, John
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy thanking her for the installation of awnings on a house.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1923/10/04: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62538)
Date: October 4 1923Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent regarding the recent ceremonies transferring Arbor Lodge to the State of Nebraska and accepting the full carload of autumn material that Mr. Sargent had offered. The letter also mentions the weather both men have experienced recently.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1923/10/23: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62548)
Date: October 23 1923Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Telegram from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent advising him that they shall take the crataegus and that von Gemert should be instructed accordingly.
Extent: 1 Sheet