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
[Alternate terrace planting for Mr. Julian J. K. Hilborn] (3.97301)
Creator: Johnson, Marshall L.
Type: Plan
Description:Presentation drawing
Extent: 1 sheet
Board Held But One Meeting (1.9147)
Type: Document
(303.) Papilio polydamas (3.33450)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Scientific name has since changed to Battus polydamas
Species from the Papilionidae family (swallowtails, parnassians)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Common name: polydamas swallowtail; gold-rim swallowtail
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
New guidance for ex situ gene conservation: Sampling realistic population systems and accounting for collection attrition (3.85481)
Creator: Hoban, Sean M.
Type: Article
Roslyn Gillespie to Eugene B. Smalley (3.60847)
Creator: Smalley, Eugene B.
Type: Document
Description:A list of proposed sites to visit as part of the 1995 Expedition to China by Exchange Team #6, "Exchange of Genetic Materials: Ulmus - elms"
Extent: 7 sheets
Staff Daffodil Tour 1997 (3.83074)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Staff event, 1997. Three people are seated on the Acorn Express at South Farm about to embark on a tour of the daffodils. Woman on right side is wearing a headset microphone.
This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
(182.) Hesperiidae (3.33146)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Unidentified species from the Hesperiidae family (skippers)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
(19.) Attacus cecropia (3.31873)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Scientific name has since changed to Hyalophora cecropia
Species from the Saturniidae family (giant silkworm and royal moths)
Part of the Bombycoidea superfamily (silkworm, sphinx, and royal moths)
Common names: Cercropia moth; Robin moth
Extent: 1 moth specimen
Document Excerpt [Hidden Lake Parcel] (3.67088)
Type: Document
Description:An excerpt from an unknown document discussing past and possible future use of the Hidden Lake Parcel.
Extent: 2 sheets
(470.) Anaea onophis (3.34069)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Scientific name has since changed to Memphis arginussa onophis
Subspecies from the Nymphalidae family (brush-footed butterflies)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
(150.) Danais (3.32807)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Genus name has since changed to Danaus
Unidentified species from the genus Danaus under the Nymphalidae family (brush-footed butterflies)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
Salt Trust (cartoon) (1.9175)
Type: Document
Working Notes - Tree Care Companion Video (3.102604)
Type: Document
Description:Working notes for the video on avoiding root damage. The author is unknown.
Extent: 2 sheets
(20.) Eacles (3.31874)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Unidentified species from the genus Eacles under the Saturniidae family (giant silkworm and royal moths)
Part of the Bombycoidea superfamily (silkworm, sphinx, and royal moths)
Extent: 1 moth specimen
(230.) Tele polyphemus (3.33252)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Male specimen
Scientific name has since changed to Antheraea polyphemus
Species from the Saturniidae family (giant silkworm and royal moths)
Part of the Bombycoidea superfamily (silkworm, sphinx, and royal moths)
Common name: polyphemus moth
Extent: 1 moth specimen
An Aid to the Man With Surplus Funds (3.101443)
Type: Document
Description:The document titled "An Aid to the Man With Surplus Funds" (Institute of Research on Benefactions) shares information on why it is important to research possibilities for philanthropy and introduces the non-profit Institute of Research on Benefactions. This organization's purpose is to help donors make wise decisions by providing information on how others have donated their money, how it has worked out, legal issues, and organizations most in need of money today.
Extent: 1 sheet
Jens Jensen to Give Talk for U. Guild (3.47684)
Type: Article
(301.) Papilio erithonius (3.33448)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description: Scientific name has since changed to Papilio demoleus
Species from the Papilionidae family (swallowtails, parnassians)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Common name: lime butterfly; lime swallowtail
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
Undated: Peter [Wang] to George Ware (3.44614)
Creator: Wang, Peter
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Peter [Wang] to George Ware discussing possible Chinese names for a new variety of Elm.
Extent: 1 sheet
Morton Memorial Library [preliminary drawing for basement] (3.6677)
Type: Plan
Description:Preliminary drawing for basement plan A3.
Extent: 1 sheet
(232.) Anisota rubicunda (3.33254)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Female specimen
Scientific name has since changed to Dryocampa rubicunda
Species from the Saturniidae family (giant silkworm and royal moths)
Part of the Bombycoidea superfamily (silkworm, sphinx, and royal moths)
Common name: rosy maple moth, green-striped mapleworm
Extent: 1 moth specimen
(140.) Morpho sulkowskyi (3.32729)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Species from the Nymphalidae family (brush-footed butterflies)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Common name: Sulkowsky's morpho
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
Root, Shoot Ratio Averages (3.81727)
Creator: Ware, George
Type: Document
Description:Assorted data regarding root and shoot ratios for specimens at the Morton Arboretum. The data includes photocopies of propagation records for specific Ulmus americana and Acer saccharinum specimens started in 1990 and 1993, presumably by Dr. George Ware.
Extent: 24 sheets and one 5 1/4" diskette
Mistletoe's role in winter ceremonies (3.47587)
Type: Document
Railroads (1.9091)
Type: Document
(167.) Hesperiidae (3.32824)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Unidentified species from the Hesperiidae family (skippers)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
Big Enterprise Opens at Warsaw (1.9193)
Type: Document
Still life [graphic] / Hochar Escher. (3.31836)
Type: Painting
Extent: 1 painting : watercolor oval image 15 x 13 cm.
(200.) Hesperiidae (3.33166)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Unidentified species from the Hesperiidae family (skippers)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
(75.) Hesperiidae (3.32107)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Unidentified species from the Hesperiidae family (skippers)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
Vine Collection (3.5729)
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Plan
Description:Layout and planting plan for a vine collection. Includes "Key to Planting Locations" with list of plants used (typewritten next to ink drawing).
No indication is given as to location within the Arboretum.
On verso "Vine Collection," "Old Vine Coll" and CEG.
Extent: 1 sheet
Employee Picnic 2000 (3.83040)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Employee Picnic 2000 staff event. Six people, including Gerry Donnelly, Donna Smith, Joe Acosta and Ed Hedborn, are seated outdoors at a round table with a blue tablecloth. In the background, others are seated at round tables.
This document is available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
(513.) Apatura iris (3.34416)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Species from the Nymphalidae family (brush-footed butterflies)
Part of the Papilionoidea superfamily (butterflies and skippers)
Common name: purple emperor
Extent: 1 butterfly specimen
(4.) Noctuidae (3.31759)
Creator: Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937.
Type: Specimen
Description:Unidentified species from the Noctuidae family (owlet moths)
Part of the Noctuoidea superfamily (owlet moths and kin)
Extent: 1 moth specimen