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1929/07/06: Alvin M. West to Joy Morton (3.101441)
Date: July 6 1929Creator: West, Alvin M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Alvin M. West (Reference Library on American Benefactions) asking Morton for information about the Morton Arboretum and the tract of land formerly belonging to his father that was conveyed to the University of Nebraska. West's organization researches organizations and compiles information about them to share with potential donors.
Extent: 1 sheet
1927/03/10: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101450)
Date: March 10 1927Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk wishing him success with his turkeys. They are enjoying the mild weather, but it is too hot during the day. They expect to be home in early April. He hopes they get a reasonable price for the cows. Sterling and his wife visited them, and they had a nice visit. They would both like to be home at Thornhill now; there is no place like it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/01/17: Joy Morton to [Daniel Peterkin, Sr.] (3.101459)
Date: January 17 1930Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to [Daniel Peterkin, Sr.], written in Bombay, telling him about his five night train trip through India. He saw the Taj Mahal, and he believes it is the most beautiful structure in the world. They are back on the ship, soon to be heading south. So far, the trip has been very satisfactory. He hopes to have reports about the business from Peterkin and Sterling [Morton] at Colombo or Batavia.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/03/15: Shirley Maxfield to Margaret Gray Morton (3.101498)
Date: March 15 1928Creator: Maxfield, Shirley
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Shirley Maxfield to Mrs. Morton. Enclosed is a copy of a day letter addressed to Mrs. Morton. She took the message by phone and cannot send the original copy.
Extent: 1 sheet
[Margaret Gray Morton] Notes (3.101499)
Type: Document
Description:A note, written mostly in shorthand, to Mrs. J. Morton. It concerns a Mrs. Pearline Powell. Words written out are: Europe, largest, Paris modes, imported, beautiful, measure, coats and ensembles, courtesy, 14, 13 inch, 16.02 + 5.70 = 21.72.
Extent: 2 sheets
1926/03/16: Wirt Morton to Joy Morton (3.101509)
Date: March 16 1926Creator: Morton, Wirt
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Wirt Morton to Joy Morton, who is in California. Wirt heard that his Uncle Joy was disappointed at the slow progress of work on Thornhill. He updated his uncle about the work that was being done at Thornhill.
Extent: 3 sheets
MGM [Margaret Gray Morton] to [Clarence E. Godshalk] (3.101510)
Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Undated letter from MGM (likely Margaret Gray Morton) to (likely Clarence E. Godshalk). She is looking for some choice iris and peonies for the hedge border. Dwarf iris for the Japanese Garden. A single white and 4 single pink for the front border. Also a list of 8 different color iris, in quantities of 6 or 12.
Extent: 4 sheets
1926/05/03: William R. Plum to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101562)
Date: May 3 1926Creator: Plum, William R.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from William R. Plum of Lilacia in Lombard, IL to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is submitting the list of plants that he would like for "your man" to create labels. He suggests that Mr and Mrs Morton and others come to see blooms 'beyond anything I ever saw' now at Lilacia Park. He will have some new lilac scions for Morton Arboretum next winter from France.
Extent: 3 sheets
1953/08/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101892)
Date: August 3 1953Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk to give him background on John Neal Campbell, the attorney for Northwestern University. Campbell worked on the change in interpretation to Mrs. Joy Morton's will. Instead of and addition to Passavant Hospital, the University wanted to use it for a medical and laboratory building. Mr. Campbell is a frequent visitor to Morton Arboretum. Morton suggested that Campbell contact Godshalk or Kammerer on his next visit. Another paragraph is crossed out in Morton's blue pen. It concerns a Mrs. DeLong of Nebraska City who is interested in some of the books at Morton Manor for the Nebraska City library. He will bring her to visit the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Dr. Miller's remarks, Cornerstone-Laying Ceremonies, Morton Medical Research Building, June 15, 1954 3:30 pm. [transcript] (3.101918)
Date: June 15 1954Type: Document
Description:Notes prepared for Dr. Miller to lead the cornerstone-laying ceremonies for the Morton Medical Research Building at Northwestern University. He is pleased that several of Mrs. Morton's friends were in attendance. In turn, he invites the following to speak a few words: Dr. Richard H. Young, Dean of Northwestern University Medical School, Mayor Martin H. Kennelly, Mr. Kenneth F. Burgess, president of the Board of Trustees. The University seeks to support research, teaching and service. This building will help with these missions. Before introducing Sterling Morton, he listed the contents of the cornerstone, which include photos, copies of wills, architectural drawings, newspaper clippings and more. He then handed the trowel to Sterling Morton and invited him to say a few words. Finally, Rev. Walter D. Wagoner, Northwestern University chaplain will deliver the benediction.
Extent: 2 sheets
Dr. Richard H. Young, MD : Remarks at the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building [transcript] (3.101919)
Date: June 15 1954Type: Document
Description:Remarks made by Dr. Richard H. Young, MD, Dean of Northwestern University Medical School for the cornerstone-laying ceremony. "This building will be the keystone of the triad of the activities and the responsibilities of the Medical School, namely, teaching, research and service." He then lists each medical department and their location in the building.
The building will be unique in its design as it provides complete flexibility of arrangement of laboratories and offices by the utilization of movable steel partitions and by the provision of electrical and plumbing services on a l0 ft. modular plan. Northwestern University Medical School's splendid reputation in the teaching of medical students will be enhanced and fortified with the opportunities for research and graduate education afforded by this new unit of the Medical Center.
Extent: 1 sheet
Kenneth F. Burgess: Remarks on the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building [transcript] (3.101920)
Date: June 15 1954Type: Document
Description:Remarks made by Kenneth F. Burgess, President of the Board of Trustees on Northwestern University. He detailed the Morton family history, dating back to Holland in the 1600s through the present, noting the achievements and contributions of each generation. He praised Margaret Gray Morton, a former nurse, for funding the Morton Medical Research Building in memory of her late husband, Joy Morton.
Extent: 3 sheets
Sterling Morton [Remarks at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building] [transcript] (3.101921)
Date: June 15 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Representing his family at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building at Northwestern University, Sterling Morton gave praise to Margaret Gray Morton, a nurse, who cared for his mother in her last days and later married his father. In her will Mrs. Morton left funds for a suitable memorial to her late husband, Joy Morton, to be used for medical purposes. He summarized Joy Morton's accomplishments in business and philanthropy, including the Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1954/09/07: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101928)
Date: September 7 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. His recent medical tests confirm that he is in good health. He received the revised plan from Holabird & Root for the laboratories, etc, leaving the artistic end to Mrs. Zurcher. The butternut panel will look better than the bronze one. He is pleased that the Building Commission has dropped the idea of pre-fab houses, instead going for a solid masonry build, which will reduce future maintenance. He used Chlordane to keep frogs away from the residence. He's looking for suggestions to keep down the crabgrass in California. He's pleased with the progress on fencing. He comments on the possible use of salt on plants to treat diseases, but waits for Dr. Tehon's results. He urges Godshalk to attend conferences and meetings himself, to keep up with arboreta trends. He approves of changing off the new roof at Godshalk's house to the Chairman's Fund. He offers political comments on China, US and France.
Extent: 3 sheets
[1940]/04/18: [Norma Bryan] to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.109150)
Date: April 18 1940Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma Bryan to Clarence E. Godshalk discussing the moving of the Morton Salt offices and the Bulletin of Popular Information.
Extent: 1 sheet
Burial Plot Belonging to Sterling Morton, Jean Morton Cudahy, and Margaret Gray Morton; Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, Township 39N. Range 10E. of the Third Principal Meridian (3.5334)
Date: October 2 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Survey of a tract in the Thornhill area.
Includes measurements in pencil.
Extent: 1 sheet
Burial Plot Belonging to Sterling Morton, Jean Morton Cudahy, and Margaret Gray Morton; Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, Township 39N. Range 10E. of the Third Principal Meridian (3.5335)
Date: October 2 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Survey of a tract in the Thornhill area.
Extent: 1 sheet
Lands Belonging to Morton Arboretum Subject to Life Estate in Margaret Gray Morton, Sterling Morton, and Jean Morton Cudahy (3.5337)
Date: October 4 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys the area immediately around the Joy Morton residence at Thornhill.
Extent: 1 sheet
1935/02/10 Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk (3.61574)
Date: February 10 1935Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk regarding the planting of trees and the installation of a boiler. Also includes details of a trip to Florida.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
Letter Spacing for Marble Memorial Panel for Thornhill House & Administration Bldg. of The Morton Arboretum (3.6254)
Date: August 18 1954Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:Sheet numbered A-3. Text: In memory of Joy Morton, Founder of the Morton Arboretum. The gift of Margaret Gray Morton. 1942.
Collection includes sheet A-5, Letter Key for Marble Memorial Panel (stapled to this document).
These sheets are both stapled to STRU: F II (b) 4 (3.5550)
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/01/12: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk (3.83855)
Date: January 12 1940Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Cudahy returning estimate to Godshalk, says to accept Daungaard's bid to dig trees.
Mr. Holabird sent her sketch of roof work for Clarence's house; need for bid from several contractors.
She is glad to know work on Lake is proceeding. Says that winter birds she sees in Florida are similar to those in Lisle. She approves of the series of subjects in Mr. Kammerer's bulletin.
Extent: 4 sheets
1940/06/04: Joseph M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.83876)
Date: June 4 1940Creator: Cudahy, Joseph M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joseph M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk directing the financial and operational changes to be made because Mrs. Morton no longer resides at Thornhill. Mrs. Barnett will be leaving. Telephone, gas and electricity should be billed to Joy Morton's Estate.
Extent: 1 sheet
1944/01/27: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk. (3.84573)
Date: January 27 1944Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk. She shares the decision that Morton Arboretum's mission does not support the research project proposed by The Delphinium Society. After the estate is settled, the will review a commitment to the University College of Pharmacy. She noticed 63 planes in an hour were headed overseas.
Extent: 6 sheets
1936/01/12: Margaret Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84769)
Date: January 12 1936Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Morton to C.E. Godshalk advising him about landscape work she would like done around the residence and that she would like to keep the crabapples. She requested second class mail not be sent to California and told him about two car accidents she was in.
Extent: 2 sheets
1936/11/19: James L. Prochasko to Margaret Morton (3.84789)
Date: November 19 1936Type: Document
Description:Letter from James L. Prochasko to Margaret Morton asking for permission to hunt on her farm.
Extent: 1 page
1937/04/14: J. O'Neill to Mrs. Joy (Margaret) Morton (3.84808)
Date: April 14 1937Creator: O’Neill, J.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J. O'Neill (Hazel-Crest Farms, Davisville, Mo.) offering to send samples of two types of rock found on his farm. He also offers her the option of purchasing a larger amount than the sample size box if she will pay $2.00 (the cost of collecting, packing, and shipping).
Extent: 2 sheets
1937/09/20: Vaughan's Greenhouses to Mrs. Joy (Margaret) Morton (3.84813)
Date: September 20 1937Creator: Vaughan's Greenhouse
Type: Document
Description:Note from Vaughan's Greenhouses to Mrs. Joy (Margaret) Morton notifying her that the delphinium clumps she selected in July are ready and asking how she would like to receive them. A handwritten note states: "Will call for on Tuesday"
Extent: 1 sheet
1940/06/25: W. Y. Dow to C. E. Godshalk (3.84980)
Date: June 25 1940Creator: Dow, W. Y.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. Y Dow to C. E. Godshalk saying he has a bid for moth-proofing the carpets and furnishings at the Thornhill Residence, the bid stating that Mrs. Morton had requested the bid before her death. He asks Godshalk to verify his understanding that the carpets have already been stored in mothballs. The insurance company has endorsed the policies to permit the vacancy of the Thornhill Residence until further notice.
Extent: 1 sheet
1936/05/06: W. Y. Dow to C. E. Godshalk (3.84998)
Date: May 6 1936Creator: Dow, W. Y.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. Y. Dow to C. E. Godshalk asking about the draining of the pipes at [Thornhill]. Mrs. Morton issued checks on both January 23 and April 19 to Stevens & Rosenbaum Plumbing & Heating Company. Dow would like to know if a duplicate payment was made as the charges seemed high.
Extent: 1 sheet
1937/11/19: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85005)
Date: November 19 1937Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:On "Estate of Joy Morton" letterhead, a letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk, after consultation with Joseph M. Cudahy, detailing the allocation of various expenses, either to the Trustees or to "the life tenant" (Margaret Gray Morton).
Extent: 2 sheets
1941/06/04: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85047)
Date: June 4 1941Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk, mentioning attaching various vines to plaster walls: Baltic Ivy and Euonymus. Complimented him on the road improvements at Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1961/03/21: Order for Sterling Morton's Monument (3.86097)
Date: March 21 1961Type: Document
Description:Order for Sterling Morton's granite monument from Peter Troost Monument Company, signed by Suzette Zurcher.
Extent: 1 sheet
1961/03/21: Matthew F. Vach to C. E. Godshalk (3.86098)
Date: March 21 1961Creator: Vach, Matthew F.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Matthew F. Vach (Design Consultant, Peter Troost Monument Co.) to C. E. Godshalk saying he is enclosing two proposals for markers. The record includes a proposal (two copies) for a marker for Sterling Morton and one for an unspecified person. For the second proposal see record number 3.86097.
Extent: 4 sheets
1949/09/30: Arbor Lodge and Old Family Silver Inventory/Donations/Gifts (3.86099)
Date: September 30 1949Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Typewritten inventory of Arbor Lodge silver and old family silver, created by Mrs. Joseph M. Cudahy. It includes the disposition of the silver. On November 25, 1946, the Chicago Historical Society received assorted silverware. On September 28, 1949, J. Hopkins Smith, Jr. received a vegetable dish and assorted silverware. On September 28, 1949, Mrs. Joseph M. Cudahy received 10 tea spoons. The property of Mrs. William Baker, Downers Grove (list dated August 19, 1938), was given to the Baptist Church, received on December 21, 1939.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/03/29: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92117)
Date: March 29 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton, in which he argues in detail against locating the Arboretum in Lisle. This is based on Jean's visit with Professor Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum. The Arboretum should include an herbarium and a library. He details the trees he has on order for spring planting. He, Jean and Wirt will visit the farm. Jean will see about a decorating project that Margaret requests. They are adapting the teletype with an L. C. Smith typewriter, rather than creating their own. The Aerogages and the Check Endorsers are selling well.
Extent: 4 sheets