Lake Marmo in winter viewed from snow frosted trees (3.36882)
Date: 1932Type: Photographic image
Description: Lake Marmo in winter viewed from snow frosted trees
Extent: 1 negative
"EVERY STATE ITS OWN WOODY ORNAMENTALS" article included in letter to Mr. Godshalk from Phelps Wyman (3.107347)
Date: January 23 1932Type: Document
Description:Article on woody ornamental plants by Phelps Wyman as part of a letter sent to Mr. Godshalk regarding the inquiry about these plants at The Morton Arboretum's location in the Midwest. Sent as supportive documentation, reprinted from Landscape Architecture, October 1931 isue.
Extent: 1 page
"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field (3.31727)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man (3.31728)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
100th Anniversary of J. Sterling Morton, Born April 22, 1832 [pamphlet] (3.86108)
Date: 1932Creator: Nebraska City, Nebraska, Chamber of Commerce
Type: Document
Description:Folder commemorating the 100th anniversary of J. Sterling Morton's birth including information about Arbor Lodge State Park and the J. Sterling Morton Memorial. The folder, presented by the Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska City, Nebraska, includes a copy of the poem Trees by Joyce Kilmer. There is also information about the 60th anniversary of Arbor Day.
Extent: 4 sheets
1930-1939: Jean Cudahy to Clarence [Godshalk] (3.61619)
Date: 1930sCreator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk regarding the purchase of stationary, a payment for "the Lake Forest project", and the new bulletin. The letter also mentions the death of Mrs. Davis and makes reference to a trip to Florida.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1930-1939: Jean Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer (3.61620)
Date: 1930sCreator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer approving the purchase of some roses.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1932/01/04: R. Young to C. E. Godshalk (3.94003)
Date: January 4 1932Creator: Young, R. L.
Type: Document
Description:Back side of inter-office letter detailing pricing and quantity for ordering envelopes, where Mr. Godshalk has hand written a draft reply.
1932/01/05: C. E. Godshalk to R. L. Young (3.94004)
Date: January 5 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Reply from C. E. Godshalk to Mr. Young regarding ordering envelopes.
1932/01/13: E. L. Kammerer to Gartenverwaltung Botanischer Garten (3.107291)
Date: January 13 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:E. L. Kammerer acknowledging receipt of seed and plants from the botanical garden. Stating that seeds were also sent to them from there "want list".
Extent: one sheet typed
1932/01/21: E. L. Kammerer to Robert Van Tress (3.94805)
Date: January 21 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter apologizing for not sending the list of Chrysanthemums they had requested on time. Says the enclosed list includes the varieties he and Mr. Van Gemert felt are best to grow in the area, and requests cuttings if the Conservatory has them. The second page is a list of the Chrysanthemums the Arboretum would like cuttings of.
1932/01/23: Geo Ball to E. L. Kammerer (3.94275)
Date: January 23 1932Creator: Ball, George
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Geo Ball to E. L. Kammerer letting him know the seed order will be forwarded that day and providing further information on trial giant petunias, half dwarf French marigold Robt Beist, rose queen snapdragon, and avalanche sweet pea that are included. Mr. Ball also notes that the chrysanthemums that were ordered will be sent sometime in the following month.
1932/01/23: P. N. Rothe of the American Landscape Architect publication to The Morton Arboretum (3.107342)
Date: January 23 1932Type: Document
Description:Letter proposing that the Morton Arboretum submit articles to be published in the American Landscape Architecture. The highlights and benefits of doing so are well stated. It is a premier magazine and an excellent way to disseminate the information and attract more people to the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 pages
1932/01/23: P. N. Rothe of the American Landscape Architect publication to The Morton Arboretum (3.107341)
Date: January 23 1932Type: Document
Description:Letter proposing that the Morton Arboretum submit articles to be published in the American Landscape Architecture. The highlights and benefits of doing so are well stated. It is a premier magazine and an excellent way to disseminate the information and attract more people to the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 pages
1932/01/23: Phelps Wyman to Mr. Godshalk (3.107346)
Date: January 23 1932Creator: Phelps, Wyman
Type: Document
Description:Letter of interest from the Wisconsin Horticultural Society regarding the hardiness and the adaptability of ornamental woody plants in Wisconsin. That Wisconsin as well as Illinois are less adaptable as compared to eastern states. Mid-western states have less moisture. The hardiness and adaptability of woody plants must be studied for localities rather than great regions. Requesting if the Arboretum has engaged in any such studies, it would be an opportunity to cooperate with the Wisconsin Horticultural society.
Extent: two pages
1932/01/29: William Strong to Director at The Morton Arboretum (3.107355)
Date: January 29 1932Type: Document
Description:Letter consulting The Morton Arboretum about the viability of planting Ginkgo, Oriental Plane or English Elms in an environment that would expose the trees to prevailing winds that carry soot fumes and other industrial debris. The planting would be at the Cleveland Mall. Stating examples from St. Louis, Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
Extent: 2 pages
1932/01: R. L. Young to C. E. Godshalk, E. L. Kammerer to R. L. Young (3.94005)
Date: January 5 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell, Young, R. L.
Type: Document
Description:Two letters, the first from Mr. R. L. Young asking Mr. Godshalk to identify an enclosed branch, and the second from Mr. Kammerer, letting Mr. Young know that he and Mr. Godshalk believe the branch to be from a Norway Spruce (Picea abies).
1932/02/01: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101359)
Date: February 1 1932Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk telling him they are sending him a bound copy of last year's bulletins under separate cover.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/02/04: [C. E. Godshalk] to Mr. Wyman (3.107348)
Date: February 4 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter in response to inquiry about woody plants at The Morton Arboretum. That The Morton Arboretum is engaged in a study about this and would be glad to cooperate in any studies that their Horticultural Societies may be carrying on in Wisconsin at the Arnold Arboretum.
Extent: 1 page
1932/02/04: [Mr. Godshalk] to P. N. Rothe of American Landscape Architect (3.107343)
Date: February 4 1932Type: Document
Description:Letter in response to articles that the Arboretum will submit for publications in American Landscape Architect magazine. The Arboretum will submit articles and pictures occasionally.
Extent: i page
1932/02/05: E. L. Kammerer to Mr. William A. Strong (3.107356)
Date: February 5 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter in response to recommendations for planting trees at the Cleveland Mall. Stating that the ulmus americana is one of the most desirable, and that the gingko and the English elm are also perfectly hardy. For more information I would refer you to the South Park and Lincoln Park Boards.
Extent: 1 page
1932/02/05: P. N. Rothe to Mr. C. E. Godshalk (3.107344)
Date: February 5 1932Type: Document
Description:Letter thanking Mr. Godshalk and Mr. Morton for approval of the editorial program they outlined for the publication of Morton Arboretum articles with photographs. All expenses incidental to the magazine will be borne by them. Everyone will benefit from this venture.
Extent: 1 page
1932/02/08: L.L. Caldwell to Sir (3.62476)
Date: February 8 1932Type: Document
Description:Letter asking for nurseries that handle Chinese witch hazel.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/02/10: E.L. Kammerer to L.L. Caldwell (3.62477)
Date: February 10 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter regarding purchase of Chinese Witch Hazel. Also enclosing information about Arboretum's Bulletins of Popular Information.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/02/17: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101468)
Date: February 17 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on work being done around the Arboretum. The men are currently working in the woods. They moved the red cedars and will move pines from the nursery to Pine Hill when there is colder weather. They are thinning shrubbery on the residence grounds. The are planting, grading, and making paths due to the good working conditions this winter. Work on the highway has been stopped due to the mild weather and rain. Price is sick with a cold.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/02/17: Phelps Wyman to Mr. Kammerer (3.107349)
Date: February 17 1932Creator: Phelps, Wyman
Type: Document
Description:Letter regarding the hardiness and adaptability of woody ornamentals in our region. The proposal is for The Morton Arboretum to supply the woody plants, distribute them throughout stations in the state of Wisconsin, a dozen or more, and monitor their progress twice a year. The plants selected we would agree upon. The plants themselves would be cared for by the individual stations. We also hope this can be done with other northwestern states that would be willing to do so.
Extent: 1 page
1932/02/22: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99636)
Date: February 22 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on events at the Arboretum. They moved 55 larches and 44 pines. The weather is mild, and the birds are returning. They are grubbing out seedlings on Pine Hill and Hemlock Hill and working in the woods. He details plantings he is planning. Kellicut is pruning the orchards and grapes. The highway gangs have been working all week. He found he has a market for the farm grain and hay among the men he is hiring from Lisle. He then details the prices he receives for the grain and hay.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/02/24 Unfinished letter that was from E. Lowell Kammerer to Mr. Wyman (3.107351)
Date: February 24 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Unfinished letter to Mr. Wyman declining the proposal regarding woody plants experiment citing The Morton Arboretum's energy and resources are being devoted to its development.
Extent: 1 page
1932/02/24: E. L. Kammerer to Mr. Wyman (3.107350)
Date: February 24 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Wyman declining the proposal regarding woody plants experiment citing The Morton Arboretum's energy and resources are being devoted to its development. Stating that it's records are available for inspection if they would like to consult them at any time.
Extent: 1 page
1932/02/29: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99638)
Date: February 29 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on the work they are doing planting/moving trees. They are also rearranging the Prunus group, working in the woods, and grading the roads. John C. Wister visited and was complimentary about the work that has been done at the Arboretum. He will send some peony roots and some new iris for the Arboretum's collection. The White family added a baby boy to their family.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/02/29: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101360)
Date: February 29 1932Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk notifying him that they have received formal notice of his deposit of $20.00 to the Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company, minus a 5 cent exchange charge.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/03/02: E. L. Kammerer to Amy A. Alley (3.94296)
Date: March 2 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Amy A. Alley requesting scions of the 'Alley' Walnut as mentioned in the Northern Nut Growers Association report.
1932/03/02: E. L. Kammerer to C. D. Asbury (3.94307)
Date: March 2 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to C. D. Asbury requesting of scions of his 'Asbury' Black Walnut.
1932/03/02: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Geo. I. Bontz (3.94312)
Date: March 2 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Geo. I. Bontz requesting scions of the 'Bontz' Walnut.
1932/03/02: E. L. Kammerer to N. F. Drake (3.94313)
Date: March 2 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to N. F. Drake requesting scions of the 'Edgewood' Walnut.
1932/03/02: E. L. Kammerer to W. A. Creitz (3.94314)
Date: March 2 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to W. A. Creitz requesting scions of the 'Creitz' Walnut.