[1932]: [C. E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton (3.101469)
Date: circa 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C. E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton saying they took a chance on the weather and dug larches and pines to transplant around Puffer Lake and on Pine Hill. The birds have started to return. The crew has been grubbing out undergrowth on Pine and Hemlock Hills. They are also cutting down dead trees, burning brush, and trimming second growth. They are pruning the orchards and the grapes. He also expects to plant more elms. The men are all doing good work. The highway gangs have been working all week grading along the river. He found a new market for the Mey Farm grain and hay with the Lisle men he has hired as well as other customers. He then details the prices he is getting for the grains and hay. He shares what he plans to plant on the farm this year. He hopes Morton and Mrs. Morton are enjoying Mexico City.
Extent: 4 sheets
1945/02/05 : Clarence E. Godshalk to E. Lowell Kammerer (3.109093)
Date: February 5 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sgt. Edward L. Kammerer at Ft. Leonard Wood updating him on the various happenings at the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1945/02/05: C. E. Godshalk to Louis Martin (3.109103)
Date: February 5 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Louis Martin telling him a variety of updates from around the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1934/02/10: W. Y. Dow to Norma Bryan (3.109156)
Date: February 10 1934Creator: Dow, W. Y.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. Y. Dow to Norma Bryan continuing the discussion about the $482.55 excess of the $10,000 operating capital.
Extent: 1 sheet
1937/12/24: Clarence Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84885)
Date: December 24 1937Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Sterling Morton with a statement for the remodeling of house traded to Jacob Mey.
Extent: 1 page
1938/03/15: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84894)
Date: March 15 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton advising him that he has found a buyer (Mr. Giesler) for a portion of the Mertz land south of Warrenville Road. They agreed on a price of $150 per acre. He asks Mr. Morton to contact Stearns and Jones about the necessity of a survey being made.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/08/31: Sterling Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84924)
Date: August 31 1938Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C.E. Godshalk acknowledging receipt of Jacob Mey's part of the taxes. He thanks Godshalk for coming out to look at his trees. Morton describes work he has done on the trees, and he states he has not heard from the Elmhurst tree trimmer Godshalk recommended.
Extent: 1 sheet
1951/01/13: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85950)
Date: January 13 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy saying he visited Mark Morton yesterday, and he was much improved. Morton ate a hardy meal, and then smoked his pipe, even blowing smoke rings. Godshalk brought a projector to show slides, and Morton enjoyed the show. Morton asked if Godshalk would bring the projector again some time soon. With Mrs. Perrott, the afternoon nurse, and the night nurse, he is getting on very well. The Monday night classes are exceptionally well attended, and some Downers Grove residents, who received their notices late, would like to enroll in the classes. Jake Mey passed away. They have started work on the basement room at Thornhill; it is ready for plastering. Mr. Nordine thinks that the winter honeysuckle has been damaged by the 30 degree below freeze. They will soon try to force it and the forsythia, so they will better know how much damage has been suffered by the more tender plants.
Extent: 2 sheets
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
1933/02/27: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99644)
Date: February 27 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on the numbers and types of trees they have moved (or plan to move) and planted this fall/winter. He no longer has any extra men and will not need them until they finish digging Lake Marmo. They are filling holes in the woods. Mr. Schless is making very good progress.
Extent: 1 sheet
1933/03/06: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99645)
Date: March 6 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton stating they have been working in the woods taking out slippery elms and bailing hay. He goes on to give details of the hay operation. They are draining the lake in order to finish digging. Mr. Stearns says the deal for the Lacey land will be held up for two weeks due to the title. Godshalk has the new road marked, but will wait to continue until he hears from Stearns. Mrs. Godshalk and the children are well.
Extent: 1 sheet
1933/03/13: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99646)
Date: March 13 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton telling him they were able to move various trees. They were also able to finish digging Lake Marmo. Today is mild, so they are burning brush. They are moving the chicken houses, so they can clean up the old poultry site. Even though the banks were closed this week, they had no trouble getting men. He was able to pay the neediest of them in cash; the others were able to wait for checks. There is a general feeling of optimism now that there seems to be a solution to the banking problem.
Extent: 1 sheet