"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field (3.31727)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man (3.31728)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
1930-1939: Jean Cudahy to Clarence [Godshalk] (3.61619)
Date: 1930sCreator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk regarding the purchase of stationary, a payment for "the Lake Forest project", and the new bulletin. The letter also mentions the death of Mrs. Davis and makes reference to a trip to Florida.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1930-1939: Jean Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer (3.61620)
Date: 1930sCreator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer approving the purchase of some roses.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1931/01/09: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101393)
Date: January 9 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk enclosing a check to cover additional salary for the last six months of last year. She apologizes for the delay, but was home ill, then exceedingly busy on her return.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/02/09: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99629)
Date: February 9 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Original first page of letter from C.E. Godshalk to Joy Morton briefly updating him about goings on at the Arboretum. Since the weather has been mild, they haven't been able to move any more evergreens. The men are working in the woods until the evergreens can be dug. They are getting their digging and planting lists ready for a possible early planting season. He compliments the book they received written by Mrs. Morton and would like it autographed when the Mortons return home.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99632)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godsalk to Joy Morton relating that the Van Gemerts' roof caught fire, but the fire was easily extinguished. They are planting some of the evergreens that were previously dug. They received some walnut seeds of the Thomas variety from Mr. Bixby. They are supposed to be the fastest growing walnut trees. They hope to get an exceptionally fast growing tree from the seeds which they will then propagate. He describes the fertilizer experiments they plan to conduct. Their dairy milk base has been cut, but they will endeavor to make the dairy pay. Prices are low in the poultry business, too. He encloses a letter from his wife Margaret. He hopes they are having a glorious trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101463)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying Van Gemert's roof caught fire, with only slight damage since the fire was caught early. They are planting evergreens. He is enthusiastic about the fast-growing walnut seeds they received from Mr. Bixby. He is hoping to get some exceptionally fast- growing trees from the seed, and if so, they will propagate those trees. He is looking forward to their fertilizer experiments. Their milk base has been cut some, but he will endeavor to make the dairy pay in spite of it. Prices are low in the poultry business, but he believes there is more profit in poultry than in dairy. He is enclosing a letter from his wife with his letter.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/16: Unknown to Mrs. K. H. Patton (3.107285)
Date: February 16 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mrs. K. H. Patton requesting a return of sketches for the stone garden with her approval to also include the color of the stone.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/02/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101464)
Date: February 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton stating that due to the weather, they are unable to move any large evergreens. They have done some transplanting of small things in Morton's yard and are trimming the dead wood out of his trees. Godshalk is working on planting lists. Mr. George will send the Arboretum 20 geese, 30 mallards, and 3 pairs of wood ducks. Kerth and Godshalk have been making a study of the Eickhorst place. He believes they can have a successful poultry operation there. They plan to raise 2000 baby chicks.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99633)
Date: February 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying that due to the mild weather, they have not been able to move the large evergreens, but they have done other work on his property. He has been working on the planting lists; they shall start the hedge group with sixty kinds. He details the plans for adding geese and ducks to lakes at the Arboretum. Kerth and Godshalk have made a study of the Eickhorst place, and they feel that the poultry operation should be centered there. The poultry has had a credit in the ledger this past year since they began using the Rogers poultry system.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/24: Unknown to Harry F. Ferguson (3.107286)
Date: February 24 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Ferguson regarding a bad odor coming from the DuPage river, requesting information on what the village of Glen Ellyn is doing about the matter.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/026/1931: Letter from H. F. Ferguson to Mr. Godshalk (3.107287)
Date: February 26 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter from H. F. Ferguson to C. E Godshalk in reply to a his letter regarding the progress of the Glen Ellyn sewerage project and that it is moving along and he is keeping abreast of its progress but knows of no way to hasten it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/03: Mr. Young to Mr. Wm. Kertz (3.107292)
Date: March 3 1931Creator: Young, R. A.
Type: Document
Description:Mr Young is selecting a vining plant for a trellis and would like to know if his selection is appropriate for the specific needs he describes and if not what would be the suggested alternative. Also he would like to know if there are any on hand from The Morton Arboretum that could be sent.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/05: Unknown to R. L Young (3.107293)
Date: March 5 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Young stating the vines he chose were the correct kind for his purposes, while also selecting another variety. Including cost and availability for him.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/06: Mr. C. E. Godshalk to R. Young (3.107294)
Date: March 8 1931Creator: Young, R. L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from R. Young thanking Mr. Godshalk for the recommendation of vines to use and requesting an order be placed to purchase the vines. Suggesting he will start the plants inside to gain growth.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/09: Unknown to Joy Morton (3.107296)
Date: March 9 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Joy Morton updating him on the weather conditions, the progress on the work being done at the Morton Arboretum. and soil conditions on the Mey farm. Announcement of the White's baby girl being born. Discussing the crops on the various fields and cutting down the size of the herd of cows.
Everyone on the place are well now and the cards they sent were received.
Extent: 3 sheets
1931/03/10: Unknown to Mr. Young (3.107295)
Date: March 10 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Young stating that plants have been ordered, start the plants indoors until weather permits for outdoor planting The bill will be mailed to you.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/13 Letter to Mr. Alfred Rehder from Unknown (3.107304)
Date: March 13 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Rehder introducing him to two lads that are traveling to several arboretums collecting plants. Shifu Chen and Dexter Davis will go to Havemuer and Hodenpyl estaes on the way to the Boston Arboretum. They will go to Long Island and Rochester to collect for the Cornell Herbarium. Chen will be at Cornell for two years studying ornamental plants and landscape design.
Extent: 2 pages
1931/03/13: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101395)
Date: March 13 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk notifying him she is sending him a bound copy of last year's bulletins for the library.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/13: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101396)
Date: March 13 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk sharing the bulletin account information from 1929 and 1930, explaining the figures. She hopes the bulletins will come out every two weeks this year. She also hopes that people who register or make inquiries at the Arboretum will be added to their prospective mailing list. She believes the list needs to be updated. She will send a new list covering last year's subscribers before long. The entry also includes 2 handwritten sheets showing her work.
Extent: 3 sheets
1931/03/16: John S. Bomberger to E. L. Kammerer (3.94311)
Date: March 16 1931Creator: Bomberger, John S.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from John S. Bomberger to E. L. Kammerer letting him know it was difficult to obtain good scions from the 'Bomberger' Walnut, but he will send what he was able to get.
1931/03/21: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101397)
Date: March 21 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) thanking her for the statement regarding bulletin subscriptions for 1930. He is not surprised the amount is smaller this year due to the depression. They are fixing up an exhibit for the Wheaton Garden Club for the Garden Show at the Merchandise Mart. Mrs. Morton is a member of the club. He would like to do an exhibit from the Arboretum at the Garden Show next year; he believes that will increase familiarity with the Arboretum and therefore their subscription list. He will talk the matter over with Mr. Morton on his return. He also thanks her for sending the bound volume of the bulletins.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/03/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99634)
Date: March 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying most of the snow from the blizzard and light snowfalls is gone, moistening the soil--too moist for planting. They fixed up the Modern Garden exhibit for Mrs. Morton's garden club at the Merchandise Mart. It was awarded a 1st prize ribbon. Godshalk believes that the Arboretum should have an exhibit there next year to familiarize the public with their work. He details Van Gemert's work in the propagating house. He declined Mr. Bixby's offer of more nut trees; he told him they would prefer scions. Kerth is not writing as there is nothing new to report. Godshalk goes on to give a brief update on the farms. Everyone at the Arboretum has taken a great interest in the new ducks and geese on the property. When Morton visits Kew Gardens, Godshalk asks that he request scions and cuttings of their newest trees and shrubs be sent to the Arboretum. He believes Morton will be pleased with the appearance of the place when he returns. He thanks Mrs. Morton for the cards she sent to the family and himself.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/03/23: Unknown to Joy Morton (3.107297)
Date: March 23 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Joy Morton updating him on the weather. Stating that the Modern Garden exhibit at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago is all fixed up for Mrs. Morton's Garden Club. Updates of tree grafts, cows are turning out twenty three to twenty four cans of milk a day. Hens are laying about 400 eggs daily. Ducks and geese are quite the attraction on Lake Marmo. Asking when he goes to Kew Garden to try to get some scions and cuttings. All is going well.
Extent: 2 pages
1931/03/28: Hillier & Sons to E. L. Kammerer (3.94271)
Date: March 28 1931Creator: Hillier & Sons, Nurseries
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Hillier & Sons to E. L. Kammerer letting him know the plants that were ordered have shipped.
1931/04/08: Unknown to Mr. Morton (3.107298)
Date: April 8 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter from unknown informing Mr. Morton about the plantings on the Mey Farm, the weather conditions and the production of the turkey eggs. Looking forward to his return.
Extent: 1 page
1931/04/11: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101467)
Date: April 11 1931Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk sharing information about his visit to the Botanical Garden (Berlin). He is sending a booklet and map from the garden. The men there like the Arboretum's bulletins 29-30. They thought they were more understandable than Teuscher's. This garden had the same issues with Teuscher as an employee that the Arboretum had. They like Germany very much, but there are many unemployed people and a great loss of men due to the war.
Extent: 3 sheets
1931/04/14: R. & J. Farquhar & Co. to E. L. Kammerer (3.94270)
Date: April 14 1931Creator: R. & J. Farquhar Co.
Type: Document
Description:Order shipment confirmation from R. & J. Farquhar & Co. to E. L. Kammerer
1931/04/15: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101398)
Date: April 15 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C.E. Godshalk asking him for additional copies of the No. 1 Bulletin of the 1930 series. She would like 290 or as many copies as he can spare.
Handwritten on letter: Rec'd 4/27/31.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/04/16: E. L. Kammerer to B. Irving Rouse (3.94274)
Date: April 16 1931Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to B. Irving Rouse acknowledging receipt of grafting stock but letting him know the 100 Pyrus seedlings had too poor of root systems to use.
1931/04/28: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101400)
Date: April 28 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) asking for bound copies of the 1929 and 1930 bulletins be sent to Mr. L. Spaeth in Berlin, Germany, at the request of Mr. Morton. Godshalk would also like a bound copy of the 1930 bulletin for the Arboretum and asks her to add Mr. S. C. Baker of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, to the mailing list for the bulletin. He donated some walnut scions to the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/04/29: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101401)
Date: April 29 1931Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk informing him the bound copies of the Bulletins were sent to L. Spaeth. She is also sending Godshalk a bound copy of the 1930 Bulletins and has added S.C. Baker to the free list. She thanks him for sending her the copies of the #1 Bulletin of Volume 5.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/04/30: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101399)
Date: April 30 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (Secretary to Founder) enclosing some foreign bills that need to be paid. He just received them from Mr. Kammerer that day.
Handwritten note states to WYD 5-4-31 and includes dates, companies, and amounts.
Extent: 1 sheet
1931/05/01: Joseph Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk (3.84681)
Date: May 1 1931Creator: Cudahy, Joseph M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joseph Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk about condition of evergreens and locations of their planting.
Extent: 1 page
1931/05/04: Unknown to Mr. L. V. Schmitt (3.107302)
Date: May 4 1931Type: Document
Description:Letter to Victor Schmitt of the Arnold Arboretum regarding the creation and maintenance of a Cornell Arboretum. He is asking for information regarding costs and the main maintenance items that go into an arboretum and their annual running costs. Also asking for assistance in placing a student in a position of employment.