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1933/02/10: [Unknown] to C. E. Godshalk (3.101327)
Date: February 10 1933Type: Document
Description:Letter from unknown person to C. E. Godshalk enclosing income tax forms he requested.
Extent: 1 sheet
1933/08/08: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk and E. L. Kammerer (3.101352)
Date: August 8 1933Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk and E. L. Kammerer informing them that Frank H. Frey (Assistant to the Vice-President of the Rock Island and Vice-President of the Northern Nut Growers Association), Dorothy Sawyer (manager of the Nut Tree Department of the Living Tree Guild), and a member of Frey's family will be visiting the Arboretum. Bryan told Frey that if Godshalk is not there, someone else will take care of him.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/06/22: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk and E. L. Kammerer (3.101374)
Date: June 22 1932Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk to E. L. Kammerer enclosing a letter from Rex D. Pearce (Seed and Bulb Grower) along with the catalog sent with his letter.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/10/19: [Joy Morton] to C.E. Godshalk (3.101386)
Date: October 19 1932Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to C.E. Godshalk asking him and Kammerer to look over the attached list from Wheldon & Wesley and let them know it there is anything they want from it.
Handwritten on letter: Copy given JM 10/31/32 to remind Godshalk.
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
1931/03/13: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101396)
Date: March 13 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk sharing the bulletin account information from 1929 and 1930, explaining the figures. She hopes the bulletins will come out every two weeks this year. She also hopes that people who register or make inquiries at the Arboretum will be added to their prospective mailing list. She believes the list needs to be updated. She will send a new list covering last year's subscribers before long. The entry also includes 2 handwritten sheets showing her work.
Extent: 3 sheets
1931/04/30: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101399)
Date: April 30 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) enclosing some foreign bills that need to be paid. He just received them from Mr. Kammerer that day.
Handwritten note states to WYD 5-4-31 and includes dates, companies, and amounts.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/05/28: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101403)
Date: May 28 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C.E. Godshalk stating Miss Alice Howe (program committee, Beverly Hills Womans Club) met with her to discuss someone from the Arboretum speaking about the Arboretum at their general meeting on December 2 at 2:15. Bryan told Howe that either Godshalk or Kammerer could probably accommodate her request. Howe also asked the cost of a program. Bryan told her that would be up to Godshalk or Kammerer. Bryan gives Godshalk Howe's contact information for him to respond. This morning Bryan received bulletin subscriptions from Howe and Mrs. Jacobs. The record includes a handwritten appointment record about her meeting with Howe.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/06/16: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk or E. L. Kammerer (3.101405)
Date: June 16 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk or E. L. Kammerer saying Mrs. Frensdorf (True Sisters of Johanna Lodge) would like a tour of the Arboretum for 15-20 people. Bryan says Frensdorf seems like a very high class woman. Frensdorf would like a guide to meet them at the Ogden Road gate (East Gate). Bryan assured Mrs. Frensdorf that Godshalk or Kammerer would be glad to meet the group. The record includes a handwritten appointment record.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/06/23: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101407)
Date: June 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) saying he received the subscription and free lists of last year's bulletin, and there are no changes to the free list.
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
1930/02/03: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101416)
Date: February 3 1930Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) thanking her for the magazines and bulletins she sent, along with the bound volume of last years Morton Arboretum Bulletin. He asks if she has an extra bound copy of each of the previous years bulletins as he would like an additional set for office use, as his copies are beginning to show wear.
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/02/05: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101417)
Date: February 5 1930Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk stating she has located the papers for the Yale and Reagan matter which has nothing to do with the Arboretum. She is glad he is working on an updated information bulletin for the Arboretum. She is sending him a complete bound set of bulletins; he can use his old set as the office set. She asks if Kammerer would also like a full set of the bound bulletins in addition to the office set.
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
1930/02/08: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101419)
Date: February 8 1930Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) saying he is grateful for the bound volumes she sent him. He thinks it would be nice to send Kammerer the three bound volumes he needs to complete his personal set. He is glad she found the necessary material to complete her data on the Yale and Reagan transaction. He is sure Morton will be pleased with the results of the winter work.
Extent: 1 sheet
The Morton Arboretum Near Lisle, Illinois (3.106098)
Date: September 27 1934Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Map
Description:Guide map to The Morton Arboretum that is included in an issue of the Bulletin of Popular Information (Vol. 9, No. 9). Guide map details Arboretum roads, plant collections, buildings and points of interest. Key indicates proposed roads, native woodland, and forestry plots.
The remaining pages of the booklet include a biography of Joy Morton, a description of the Arboretum, a map showing how to reach the Arboretum, and a list of the Board of Trustees and lead staff members.
Extent: 14 pages
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
1932/02/17: 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
1932/02/24: 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
1932/02/24 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
1932/03/09: E. L. Kammerer to Mr. Wyman (3.107352)
Date: March 9 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter stating the hours available to look at Morton Arboretum plant records. Stating inquiries by mail are always welcome.
Extent: 1 page
1932/03/10: Wyman Phelps to Mr. Kammerer (3.107353)
Date: March 10 1932Creator: Phelps, Wyman
Type: Document
Description:Letter inquiring about crabs in addition to malus icensis and its Bechtel variety would be considered hardy in southern Wisconsin. We will occasionally inquiry about other plant testing and their hardiness.
Extent: 1 page
1932/03/22: E. L. Kammerer to Wyman Phelps (3.107354)
Date: March 22 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter of recommendation of a dozen species of crabs that would be adaptable for southern Wisconsin in response to the inquiry about the species. The trial results would be of interest at the Morton Arboretum..
Extent: 2 pages
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
1932/07/21: E. L. Kammerer to C. P. Halligan (3.107361)
Date: July 21 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter in reply to the Michigan State College inquiry about varieties of cotoneasters. Stating the Morton Arboretum has 95 varieties, not all tested for hardiness and adaptability. Included with this letter is a list with the most attractive forms marked, worth your trial. We have not found any evergreens that will consistently survive our winters without damage.
Extent: 1 page
1932/07/23: C. P. Halligan to E. L. Kammerer (3.107362)
Date: July 23 1932Creator: Halligan, C. P.
Type: Document
Description:Letter thanking Mr. Kammerer for the list of cotoneasters. They plan to test all of them and more from the list. Inquiring as to the possibility of obtaining greenwood cuttings of some they cannot readily obtain. Their limestone soil is not adaptable for rhododendrons but may be for evergreen cotoneaster.
Extent: 1 page
1932/08/05: C. P. Halligan to E. L. Kammerer (3.107363)
Date: August 5 1932Creator: Halligan, C. P.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Kammerer regarding the cotoneasters propagation. Stating he will first try the availability at the Arnold Arboretum to purchase plants that are already rooted. This would save a year or two of time. Others he may have to propagate and will then look forward to visiting The Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1935/03/11: Mr. Kammerer to Miss Elizabeth Howerton (3.107381)
Date: March 11 1935Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter in response to a request for a list of hardy plants that grow well at the Arboretum. A list is included with the letter. The list also includes some unusual plants in the collection. Hoping the list will be of value when she prepares her talk.
Extent: 2 pages
1935/03/14: E. L. Kammerer to Mr. William A. Strong (3.107382)
Date: March 14 1935Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter in response to Mr. Strong's suggestion that The Morton Arboretum might furnish a valuable contribution to horticulture by presenting accurate data on the succession of bloom among woody plants. Stating that this is in fact a valuable idea and the Arboretum has allotted definite areas for some seventy five special plant groups. No other Arboretum has done this. Included with the letter is a listing of the special plant groups.
Extent: 2 pages
1935/08/19: [Norma Bryan] to E. L. Kammerer (3.109107)
Date: August 19 1935Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Unsigned letter from Morton Arboretum [Norma Bryan] to E. L. Kammerer. Checking on potential duplicate recipients to send the Bulletin. Enclosed is Vol. 10 of the Bulletin with pencil marks and question marks. He submits addresses for E. F. Chilcott, A. C. Hildreth and Ohio Agricultural Extension Office. Kammerer is asked to send a list of any who respond to his request for seed exchange to "solicit for subscriptions." There are now 154 subscribers compared to 54 last year.
Extent: 5 sheets
1935/08/27: E. L. Kammerer to Norma Bryan (3.109108)
Date: August 27 1935Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Norma Bryan. He replies to her questions. 1) The Central Great Plains Field Station and the USDA Experimental Station in Cheyenne are the same. H. C. Hildreth is the Superintendent. In general he suggests that correspondence be addressed to the Superintendent, even if that person is unknown. 2) A list of the seed exchange subscribers will be sent to her. Directors of the Botanical Gardens on the list are very likely potential subscribers. 3) He is in favor of placing "Garden Glories" on the free list; it should bring in benefits in exchange. 4) Responding to a suggestion that the topics in the Bulletin be geared more to home gardeners, he asks her to send out a brief survey asking subscribers what topics are of interest to them. He sees his potential audience to include amateur gardeners, foresters, landscape architects, nurserymen, conifer enthusiasts, etc. 4) Some objections to the inclusion of annual growth reports on forestry plots and synopses of various plant groups. In deference to Mr. Morton's aims for the Arboretum, these will continue to be included. He got a commendation from a nurseryman on the two recent issues on Viburnums. 5) He and Clarence Godshalk will be making some changes to future issues, including having photographs. 6) They are all getting settled in the new building. He will be available on Sunday to give her a tour.
Extent: 2 sheets
1935/12/05: E. L. Kammerer to Norma Bryan (3.109133)
Date: December 5 1935Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Norma Bryan. Enclosing the 1936 Bulletin schedule. May need to alter the sequence, although the subjects, with the possible exception of number 4, will remain as outlined. When securing bids for printing, he suggests asking for a redesign of the Bulletin heading. He also thinks that names of local officers be omitted from the cover. Mr. van Gemert met Mr. H. T. Gussow, Dominion Botanist of the Department of Agriculture, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada. Kammerer suggests reaching out to him as a potential subscriber.
Extent: 3 sheets
1935/12/14: Evelyn M. Rasch to N. J. Bryan (3.109136)
Date: December 14 1935Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Evelyn M. Rasch to N. J. Bryan enclosing the list of cemetery superintendents and the list of magazines to which the Arboretum subscribes. Rasch is checking their magazine collection to replace any missing issues.
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
1934/02/10: [Norma Bryan] to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.109159)
Date: February 10 1934Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma Bryan to Clarence E. Godshalk. Enclosed are letters from Mrs. L. M. Stewart, of Osceola Avenue, Chicago, wife of one of the men in the Morton Salt office. She would like someone from the Arboretum to speak to the Chicago and Cook County Federation of Women's Organizations and, separately, to the Edison Park Women's Club.
Extent: 1 sheet