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
1929/02/04: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99714)
Date: February 4 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan. 'Please find enclosed $1.00 in check form for the money order you sent to be cashed."
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/02/06: W. L. Kerth to [unknown] (3.99713)
Date: February 6 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to "Dear Sir". I'm returning your check #16810 of February 1. Please have the check made out to Joy Morton & Co.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/02/08: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99712)
Date: February 8 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan. Enclosed check to Joy Morton & Co. as requested by you. I hope there was no great inconvenience caused by my mistake.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/04/04: Norma J. Bryan to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.99733)
Date: April 4 1929Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma J. Bryan to Clarence E. Godshalk. Please ask Mr. Kerth to let us know when the "Thorns" [Hawthorns] are in bloom so that I and others in the office can come to see them.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/04/10: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99739)
Date: April 10 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan. Please submit the enclosed invoice for payment. Invoice from Hillier & Sons, Winchester on 03/25/1929, forwarded to W. Y. Dow for payments. Signed as paid by W. Y. Dow on 05/09/1929.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/04/22: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99764)
Date: April 22 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth, on Lisle Farms letterhead, to Norma J. Bryan. Enclosed is an invoice for James Carter & Co., [Raynes Park, London SW, added in pencil]. Please put this invoice through for payment.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/04/25: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99748)
Date: April 25 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth, enclosing invoices from Herm. A. Hesse Baumschulen and Hillier & Sons. Please put these through for payments. Pencil notations indicate the addresses of each.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/04/26: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99749)
Date: April 26 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan, enclosing invoices from Dulau & Co. and Richard Boas & Co. Please put these through for payment. Pencil notations indicate the addresses of each.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/06: Norma J. Bryan to W. L. Kerth (3.99751)
Date: May 6 1929Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma J. Bryan to W. L. Kerth. The invoices he previously sent her have been submitted for payment. She apologizes for the delay in replying to him, but she was ill.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/07: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99757)
Date: May 7 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan. Please submit the enclosed invoices for payments. From L. Spath, Berlin, Germany and John Watterer, Sons of England. Handwritten notes fill out the addresses.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/14: Norma J. Bryan to W. L. Kerth (3.99765)
Date: May 14 1929Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma J. Bryan to W. L. Kerth. She asks him for a clarification of the amount of the James Carter & Co. invoice.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/16: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99766)
Date: May 16 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan, confirming their phone conversation, the amount of the James Carter & Co. invoice. Mr. Tromp, the gardener, confirms that the Cineraria was received and the invoice is ok to pay.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/24: Norma J. Bryan to W. L. Kerth (3.99769)
Date: May 24 1929Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma J. Bryan to W. L. Kerth. In the invoice from James Carter & Co for Cineraria, she assumes the order was for Mrs. Morton. Bryan lists 6 other invoices where she needs further clarification if the orders were for the house grounds or for Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/25: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99772)
Date: May 25 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan. The James Carter and Co. invoice for Cineraria was ordered for Mrs. Morton and should be charged to the Garden and Greenhouse account. The other invoices mentioned in your letter of 05/24/1929 were all Arboretum purchases.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/05/28: W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan (3.99773)
Date: May 28 1929Creator: Kerth, William L.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. Kerth to Norma J. Bryan. Enclosed invoice from "John Waterer, Sons & Crisp, Limited" for an Arboretum purchase submitted for payment. Pencil notation "To Dow 5/29/29".
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/08/29: Norma J. Bryan to Howard L. Hughes (3.99794)
Date: August 29 1929Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma J. Bryan to Howard L. Hughes. She was pleased to meet Mr. Kerth. She is sorry that she hasn't yet met Hughes. She understands that he is going back to college, which "is a fine thing to do."
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/01/09: Norma Bryan to W. L. Kerth (3.101411)
Date: January 9 1930Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to W. L. Kerth (Lisle Farms Co) enclosing a letter from the Sheet Metal and Conveyor Company in regards to a bill for $60.00 sent to The Morton Arboretum on November 20, which hasn't been paid. She advised them that the Arboretum will give the matter its immediate attention.
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/03/31: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101460)
Date: March 31 1930Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk saying he understands the storm is over, and he hopes they will soon resume planting. He wants all the nut trees they can get. He is glad the Schrader fire caused so little loss. He hopes Godshalk has better luck with the rabbits than others. He sends his regards to Fred Berg; he is not to hesitate to have another operation if the doctor recommends it. Hurley is going to plant a lot of trees; Morton doesn't believe he has the patience to stick to it.
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
1931/03/23: 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
1932/03/12: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101471)
Date: March 12 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton giving him details about the ice harvest. The ice house is filled to the top. They've had enough cold weather to move trees and enough mild weather to make paths and grub out slippery elm sprouts. This week has been a steady cold one. They finished the lilacs north of Godshalk's house, and the men have been working in the woods. Van Gemert has finished grafting, except the walnuts, and is now planting seeds. He has done well with the flowers for the house. As soon as the frost is out of the ground, they will begin planting.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/03/21: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101472)
Date: March 21 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying it has been quite wintery around the Arboretum. Most of the men have been working in the woods. One gang has been hauling dirt and gravel. Another has been working along the river cleaning up the damage from the recent sleet storm. Due to the frost in the ground, they are unable to do any planting. The nine turkeys left at the Westover's were turned loose in the woods. They come back to their pen each night to roost. The Ogden Ave. overhead bridge is coming along nicely. They are ready to start on the bridge south of Morton's main entrance.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/03/24: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101473)
Date: March 24 1932Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he received Godshalk's letters, and they were appreciated. He hasn't written because he thought it better to tell Godshalk about his trip when they returned home. They will be staying at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for 10-14 days for a course of baths. He is glad work is progressing on the new roads. He presumes the cold weather has been beneficial in keeping the trees from sprouting too soon. He hopes the cold weather has allowed them to fill the ice houses.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/05/21: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.101372)
Date: May 21 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan explaining deposits of $500 and $525.56 as well as his request that the check for $525.56 be returned as there was a billing error. He is happy Mr. Dow's checks will be deposited direct as it will save time and postage.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/07/15: Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk (3.101379)
Date: July 15 1932Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Secretary to Founder (Norma Bryan) to C. E. Godshalk asking him if the Arboretum has received three issues of Curtis's Botanical Magazine. She does not want to pay the bill until she is sure the issues have been received.
Extent: 1 sheet
1933/01/25: C. E. Godshalk to W. Y. Dow (3.101324)
Date: January 25 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to W. Y. Dow enclosing his report of the books for 1932. He gives details of the trading of accounts he did to complete the division of business. He details the reasons why he believes the Store Room shows a loss. He gives his reasons why the Mey Farm, while it currently doesn't look profitable, has a good chance of a better showing this year. The record includes the account sheets.
Extent: 7 sheets
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
1933/08/15: Walter Eickhorst to Norma Bryan (3.101357)
Date: August 15 1933Creator: Eickhorst, Walter
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Walter Eickhorst to Norma Bryan enclosing the insurance policy that insures C. E. Godshalk's home. The premium has been paid, and Mr. Kerth informed them that all such policies were being kept at her office.
Extent: 1 sheet
1934/01/22: Clarence E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.109152)
Date: January 22 1934Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan regarding financial account changes.
Extent: 1 sheet
1935/02/27: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101477)
Date: February 27 1934Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton, in Phoenix, to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is pleased that the warmer weather in Chicago has allowed good progress on planting. "It is particularly good to know that you have made a start on the big hill. That will be the beginning of "Arboretum Mountain." We have to make it very impressive, so you can put in as many trees as you have. Conifers, a few poplars and Chinese elms would be alright." After the trees are established the road can be located. He's glad to hear that Jimmy is over his chicken pox. Tell Kerth to write about the farm conditions. They will return to Chicago by April.
Extent: 2 sheets
1935/01/28: Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84757)
Date: January 28 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk with details of statements and explanations of bills. Kerth has been given notice and will be gone Feb. 1.
Extent: 2 pages
1935/02/04: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61572)
Date: February 4 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding construction of the Administration Building including, in particular, a discussion of the choice of boiler to be used for the building.
Extent: 3 sheets
1935/02/08: Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84758)
Date: February 8 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton concerning bills for heat and electricity.
Extent: 2 pages
1935/02/13: Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84759)
Date: February 13 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton containing a new signature card for Lisle Farms Co. bank account. Kerth is having trouble locating details for last statement. Administration building and planting are going well.
Extent: 1 page