1954/01/19: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101907)
Date: January 19 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He discusses in detail his thoughts on a proposed demonstration ground for garden equipment. He suggests 50-100 acres. The next step is to ask the Manufacturers Association to determine the numbers for roto-tilling, row planting, hedge trimming, etc. The demonstrations would be popular and a big draw for Morton Arboretum. Tents, pavilions, food concessions would be likely handled by the Manufacturers Association. Entry fees should cover the expenses and a reasonable amount for upkeep between the twice yearly demonstrations. He's pleased that Crowley and Tyznik are helping with the administrative burden. He likes the Porter-Cable clipper for heavier branches. He'll keep the Skilsaw for lighter trimming. He's "enthusiastic about the garden instrument demo," thinking that this practical work is worth more to our population than any number of learned digests on plant genetics.
Extent: 3 sheets
1954/02/02: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.101910)
Date: February 2 1954Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. He further explains the plans for Research Projects and the numbering framework they established to index the projects. It was purposely very broad to accommodate future ideas and plans. He cites examples, hinting at the possible future need for a plant pathologist on staff. They are experimenting with various rates of root cutting and girdling on ash, red oaks, and white oaks, also factoring in a variety of sizes of new holes for transplanting. He looks forward to hearing from Mr. Drury about California tree research. He details their plans for a small Field Day Project to encompass the Chicago area. Winter classes are being taught by Mrs. Watts, Nordine, Kammerer, Tyznik and Godshalk, with 175 attendees on Monday. Using Arboretum men, they planted 11 pine trees at his Lake Forest property, with more planned for Spring. Ted Smith asked for $3.50 for the planting work. A temporary workroom for Crowley and Tyznik was created at South Farm. Godshalk would like to purchase for his Wisconsin cabin, the 1929 Ford, and a small water heater and the heatilator that were salvaged from the old cottage in the bird sanctuary.
Extent: 3 sheets
Crataegus crus-galli L. Cockspur Thorn: (Rosaceae) Rose Family (3.10441)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1965Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K. Koch. Ironwood, American Hornbeam: (Betulaceae) Birch Family (3.10450)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1965Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Rhus typhina L. dissecta Rehd. Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac: (Anacardiaceae) Cashew Family (3.10459)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1965Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Pinus parviflora Siebold and Zuccarini, Japanese White Pine: (Pinaceae) Pine Family (3.10467)
Date: December 21 1965 – March 20 1966Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
European Alder, Black Alder. Alnus glutinosa: Birch Family (Betulaceae) (3.10472)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1966Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Pagoda Dogwood, Alternate-leaved Dogwood. Cornus alternifolia: Dogwood Family (Cornaceae) (3.10482)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1966Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Ed Hedborn oral history interview, 2022 October 26 (3.104913)
Date: October 26 2022Type: Audio
Description:A recording of an oral history interview with Ed Hedborn, manager of plant records, conducted by Kristin Arnold, archivist. The interview took place on October 26, 2022 in the Sterling Morton Library at The Morton Arboretum.
The interview focuses on Hedborn's experiences and memories of The Morton Arboretum's Collections Program during the curatorship of Ray Schulenberg, which lasted from 1977 to 1987. Topics include Hedborn's early days as plant recorder, the shift of collections focus to wild-collected plants, seed collecting trips through the western United States and Northern Illinois, tracing the history of plants, the computerization of plant records, and the start of Bloom and Color Reports.
Sour Gum, Black Gum, Tupelo, Papperidge. Nyssa sylvatica: Sour Gum Family (Nyssaceae) (3.10492)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1966Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Eastern Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis: Pine Family (Pinaceae) (3.10498)
Date: December 21 1966 – March 20 1967Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Yellow-wood, Cladrastis lutea: Pea Family (Leguminosae) (3.10504)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1967Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
1959/08/28: [C. E. Godshalk] to Sterling Morton (3.105064)
Date: August 28 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C. E. Godshalk] to Sterling Morton stating the new Arboretum map is about ready. However, they do not have a name for the new lake located in the meadow north east of the Arboretum Center. Possible names include: Meadow Lake (Tony suggested the name, and Godshalk likes that name very much), Center Lake, Lake Sterling, or Mirror Lake (due to the small amount of water in it). He hopes Morton can help them decide on the name soon, so they can label the new map. He hopes Mrs. Morton is feeling better.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/07/05: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105097)
Date: July 5 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he finds himself in agreement about the picnickers. Morton believes the Arboretum should have a patrolman on practically all the time, especially during the summer. He could stop the picnicking. He is glad to hear the confusion over the clover leaf will be cleaned up this weekend with additional men at the entrance and more signs. He suggests that Godshalk, Tony, and other staff members create a simple code of rules. He is turning over some stocks to the Arboretum to pay for the pillars, director's trip, and other improvements.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/07/22: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.105104)
Date: July 22 1960Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating Morton's letter is exactly what he wanted to use to answer Roy Nordine and Dr. Carleton about the proposed training school. Godshalk has done little about it due to time constraints. He has been thinking of something more along the lines of the program at Longwood Gardens where they take on 9-10 students, and they rotate them throughout the organization. They had a final inspection from the State Highway Department on the Route 53 job, and all was ok. They hope to have Lake Marmo cleaned by the end of next week, ready to deepen it. The settling basin work has been going well. Tony has the parking area nearly ready for the curb man. Holabird & Root says the gate and Control House drawings will be ready by August 1. Mr. Boehmer will have the iron gates ready in time. Mr. Ward met with Mr. Carroll to get the work on Thornhill completed before fall classes.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/06/09: Sterling Morton to Anthony Tyznik (3.105123)
Date: June 9 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from A. E. Moolenaar to Sterling Morton with quotes for the Cushman Gasoline Truckster, and added accessories. Letter from Sterling Morton to Anthony (Tony) Tyznik. Also included is a catalog of the Harnischfeger Prefabricated homes.
Extent: 2 sheets
Amur Maple, Acer ginnal: Maple Family (Aceraceae) (3.10517)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1967Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Sycamore, Buttonwood, Platanus occidentalis: Sycamore Family (Platanaceae) (3.10525)
Date: December 21 1967 – March 20 1968Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Shadbush, Allegheny Shadblow, Serviceberry, Juneberry, Amelanchier laevis: Rose Family (Rosaceae) (3.10532)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1968Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis: Elm Family (Ulmaceae) (3.10538)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1968Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra: Buckeye Family (Hippocastanaceae) (3.10544)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1968Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Blue Beech, Carpinus caroliniana: Birch Family (Betulaceae) (3.10549)
Date: December 21 1968 – March 20 1969Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia soulangiana: Magnolia Family (Magnoliaceae) (3.10555)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1969Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
European Larch, Larix decidua: Pine Family (Pinaceae) (3.10560)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1969Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Kentucky Coffee-tree, Gymnocladus dioicus: Pea Family (Leguminosae) (3.10568)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1969Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
River Birch, Betula nigra: Birch Family (Betulaceae) (3.10572)
Date: December 21 1969 – March 20 1970Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Tulip Tree, Liriodendron tulipifera: Magnolia Family (Magnoliaceae) (3.10579)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1970Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Red Maple, Acer rubrum: Maple Family (Aceraceae) (3.10585)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1970Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Prairie Crab Apple, Malus Ioensis: Rose Family (Rosaceae) (3.10591)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1970Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Chinese Chestnut, Castanea mollissima: Beech Family (Fagaceae) (3.10598)
Date: December 21 1970 – March 20 1971Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Amur Cork-tree, Phellodendron amurense: Rue Family (Rutaceae) (3.10608)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1971Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum: Maple Family (Aceraceae) (3.10632)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1972Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
American Linden, Tilia Americana: Linden Family (Tiliaceae) (3.10640)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1972Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Arboretum News and Notes (3.10641)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1972Type: Article
Persimmon, Diospyros virginiana: Ebony Family (Ebenaceae) (3.10656)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1973Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article
Silver Bell, Halesia carolina: Storax Family (Styracaceae) (3.10662)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1973Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Article