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1955/01/04: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104939)
Date: January 4 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk attaching a copy of his response to a letter appreciative of the Arboretum written by Mrs. DuShane. He is glad the party on the 28th was a success,. He discusses how they will handle the potential new toll road that will impact the Arboretum. He is impressed with Mr. Fisher's study. He suggests that Godshalk not save any of the doubtful lumber. The work at Morton's house is progressing. Godshalk has cleaned out old equipment not being used and spent the money on new equipment the Arboretum needs. Morton believes the more they can do mechanically, the better. Morton states that the trustees have set an ambitious construction plan, and the additional funds will help. He notes that due to rising prices, the construction should be done sooner rather than later. Morton likes his Gravely tractor pretty well, describing its features. He is writing to Ed Baker about the toll road matter. Christmas in California was wonderful. He closes with a discussion of dangerous driving.
Extent: 3 sheets
1956/07/24: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104991)
Date: July 24 1956Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He wants Mr. Fisher to study the houses and plan the orientation of them. Then the landscape layout will evolve, with perhaps a design competition. The exhibition will be both housing and landscaping. He is not surprised that Sharpless has quit. Morton felt he had been in a county job and would not work as hard as Godshalk would want. Climbing tree trimmers are best with an outside company because of liability, withholding tax and other things that are managed elsewhere. He's sorry that Dutch elm disease has affected Morton Arboretum and he's sure Godshalk has taken measures to control it. Ask Mr. Zurcher for other suggestions to do the work of the addressograph machine, which might be too big for Arboretum needs.
Extent: 2 sheets