Betula nigra (3.100)
Date: April 15 1924Creator: Palmer, Ernest Jesse, 1875-1962.
Type: Photographic image
Extent: 1 photograph
Sophora affinis (3.1000)
Date: October 29 1924Creator: Palmer, Ernest Jesse, 1875-1962.
Type: Photographic image
Extent: 1 photograph
Betula nigra (3.101)
Date: April 15 1924Creator: Palmer, Ernest Jesse, 1875-1962.
Type: Photographic image
Extent: 1 photograph
Styrax grandifia (3.1011)
Date: May 14 1924Creator: Palmer, Ernest Jesse, 1875-1962.
Type: Photographic image
Description:And Vitis rotundifolia
Extent: 1 photograph
Report of Boston Trip by C. E. Godshalk (3.101440)
Date: September 1924Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Report of a trip to Boston by C. E. Godshalk. He visited the Arnold Arboretum seeing the grounds, Administration Building, Herbarium, and Library. He met with Van der Voet, Rehder (Botanist), Wilson (Collector), Professor Sargent, Judd (Propagator) and Dr. Staff (from Kew). He lists trees suggested by Wilson as timber trees and trees and shrubs pointed out by Wilson as especially interesting. He toured the Arboretum with Professor Sargent, Dr. Staff, Wilson, and Mr. Morton. Finally, he saw some of the interesting sights of Boston before returning home.
Extent: 3 sheets
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
1929/07/10: [Joy Morton] to Alvin M. West (3.101442)
Date: July 10 1929Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to Alvin M. West sharing some general information about the Arboretum and enclosing a bound copy of Volume 3 of the Arboretun's Bulletin.
Extent: 1 sheet
Newspaper Clipping on Philanthropy (Institute of Research on Benefactions) (3.101444)
Date: circa 1929Creator: West, Alvin M.
Type: Document
Description:Newspaper clippings about the Institute of Research on Benefactions whose purpose is to collect information about possible places for people to wisely leave their money. The clippings also include a list of people commending the institute's work, a list of people whose wills and deeds the institute has on file, and general types of institutions/charities that are possible beneficiaries.
Extent: 4 sheets
1925/01: Joy Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.101445)
Date: January 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence Godshalk saying he was glad to receive letters from Godshalk and sharing details about his trip. Guests' arrival was delayed due to floods in Georgia, and Morton has had a fine trip and caught numerous large fish. He encloses photos of some of them (not included in record).
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/02/12: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101446)
Date: February 12 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he received and likes the planting plans for the China collection. He believes they will get a lot of use from the Ford "Universal" machine. He updates Godshalk on their trip, giving return dates for various members of the group. He concludes with the weights of the three tarpon they caught.
Extent: 3 sheets
1925/03/07: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101447)
Date: March 7 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk where he approves of Godshalk's idea for the poplar collection. He compliments John's work in the greenhouse. He believes there is more value in his land than in Florida land. He is glad Godshalk and his wife are training their dog to be a pointer. Morton and his party are having a wonderful time, and they have enjoyed this winter vacation more than anything they have done in the past.
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/03: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101448)
Date: March 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying the blueprints have arrived and giving his opinion of Godshalk's suggestions. He is anxious to get home and help.
Extent: 2 sheets
1924/03/24: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101449)
Date: March 24 1924Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk asking him to read an article in the March Atlantic. It is in line with Morton's view on conifers, and he asks Godshalk to obtain and plant this spring all the varieties he can access. He goes on to describe the itinerary of his trip and says Sterling's health has improved on the trip.
Extent: 5 sheets
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
1929/02/27: [Joy Morton] to C. E. Godshalk (3.101451)
Date: February 27 1929Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to C. E. Godshalk enclosing a copy of a letter he sent to Fred Berg upon learning about his accident. It is half scolding, half sympathetic. He hopes all goes well on the farm. They are pleased with Tuscon, then they will go on to Phoenix, stopping at the new Arizona Biltmore. They are both well and pleased to have missed the cold waves and blizzards at home.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/02/27: [Joy Morton] to Fred Berg (3.101452)
Date: February 27 1929Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to Fred Berg after his accident saying he is not sure whether to sympathize with him or scold him for forgetting he is not a youngster anymore. He is sorry Berg had the accident, and he hopes he will get over it without any bad effects.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/02/26: [C.E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton (3.101453)
Date: February 26 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C.E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton informing him of Fred Von Oven's death. He sent a nice floral piece in Morton's name. They had a cold spell--20 degrees below zero--followed by flooding. Their most serious problem now is the rabbits; they are doing the best they can to protect everything. Fred Berg sent in 14 head of cattle for a total of $1312.58. This will help considerably in cutting down on their cost of operation. Fred is able to be up for short periods of time, but he is still badly bruised. Van Gemert is busy grafting the scions he collected last fall. They are beginning to receive acknowledgements of orders placed for small evergreens. In general things are going well, and they are in good health. He hope Morton and Mrs. Morton are well and enjoying the southern breezes.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/06: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101454)
Date: March 6 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying Fred Berg seemed quite pleased to be scolded by Morton. He is getting around rather well. The weather is spring-like, but as the ground is still frozen, they are unable to plant. They have considerable trimming and burning of brush yet to do. The men are moving larches and pines for the background of the flower garden. They are also pruning. Chas Schroeder has been down several times to ask for phosphate for the land he left idle last summer. Fred Berg also wants phosphate for the big hill. Should he buy a car and divide it between the two?
He has two good candidates for the assistant in botanical work position. He is enclosing copies of letters of their qualifications. Mr. Kammerer is stopping by today. He would like Morton's approval to offer the job to one of them for the salary offered to Mr. Weimer. He includes a message from Mrs. Barnet to Mrs. Morton.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/13: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101455)
Date: March 13 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying the weather is quite spring-like. They have finished moving the pines and larches and are now moving the crabapples and hawthorns to the flower garden. There is brush to burn and raking to do on the residence lawn. Fred Berg seems to be completely recovered. There have been five calves born; one was sold to Frank Meyer. He would like to hire Kamerer (sic) who is not as scientifically trained as the other candidates, but he will accept a lower salary. Mr. Marts and Mr. Steere are working towards their doctorates and would not accept the salary offered. Morton's new chauffeur's wife liked the cottage, and they will move in April 1. The grape vines are trimmed and tied up, and Mr. Bain will loan them his power sprayer.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/19: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101456)
Date: March 19 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying he was glad to get his telegram telling him to hire Kammerer. He goes on to list Kammerer's qualifications. Godshalk is having Kammerer check the Arboretum's card catalog with Van Gemert's to insure the accuracy of Arboretum records. He had Kammerer checking up on winter damage with him and is also making notes on the plants that have the best spring bark color. He wants to highlight these plants in the first bulletin. He would also like to include a list of plants rabbits prefer, so readers know which ones to protect. At the Arboretum, winter weather damage was slight, but rabbit damage was heavy. Everyone at the Arboretum seems to enjoy his work; he has given the men responsibilities in addition to their regular work freeing up Godshalk to study plant material. He has been testing the ground for frost, but it is still too sticky to work in. They are trimming dead branches and burning brush. They will continue to move the crabapples and hawthornes when the soil is drier. He updates him on the dairy operation. Mr. Bixby sent him a letter saying the nut trees are dug and will be sent within a few days.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/04/03: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101458)
Date: April 3 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton telling him about the heavy rain and wind the Arboretum experienced. Every low spot was filled with water, and water was over both roads north of the cement hedge near his house. He was worried about the river dam, but they did not have to do any sand bagging. Considerable road repair will need to be done on the east side. They have been transplanting from the nursery and thinning existing plantings using 24 men. The ground is still too wet for plowing and discing. Kammerer is in charge of the men digging in the nursery and in Van Gemert's beds; these plants will be added to the botanical and geographical groups. Penskofer and several straw bosses are in charge of the men doing the planting. He ordered the small trees for Pete Hardy's plantings. The new chauffeur and his wife moved in, and Godshalk had him clean and grease the Ford. He is a little afraid Price, the chauffeur, while probably a good driver, is not much of a mechanic. He will have White help him with the work on the Dodge. They will have the material ready for the first bulletin by the time Morton returns.
Extent: 2 sheets
Bulletin of Popular Information, No. 2, May 14, 1925 (3.101478)
Date: May 14 1925Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:A copy of Bulletin of Popular Information, No. 2, May 14, 1925. Complimentary is printed across the top. C. E. Godshalk is the author. In pencil marginalia, corrections are made to each scientific name mentioned.
Extent: 4 sheets
1926/04/08: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101479)
Date: April 8 1926Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Mr. Denny has resigned and will be moving to Florida. Morton would like to find a well-educated woman in her 40s who would keep the books, take shorthand to write Morton's letters, and catalogue and care for the books in the stacks. He suggests putting a telephone in the hall near the Stacks area where she could work. Godshalk would have to arrange for her board and room. This person might even be of help to him if he "possibly might be tempted to write a book on the early Nebraska experiences." He has lots of data to produce something worthwhile. He also explores the idea of grooming a man to eventually become Assistant Superintendent of the Arboretum, when that position is needed. They travelled to the General Sherman Park, but the roads and paths were too washed out to hike to the General Sherman Sequoia tree.
Extent: 2 sheets
1927/12/23: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101480)
Date: December 23 1927Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. With the very cold weather, the men are working on Hemlock Hill, making more openings for hemlocks. The pasture Morton recently purchased from Schwartz has a lot of broken trees and branches which the men will work on next. He is leaving Johnson in charge when he and his family go to Michigan for a week. Mrs. Barnet has his contact information if needed. He went to the Lamont Estate in Lake Forest to see the work that Mr. Tromp has done there. He eagerly hired Tromp who will begin in January. He will let Mackey go on January 15 and Miss Maxfield will take over the bookkeeping. They tried out the new electric corn popper with Mrs. Barnet. She likes the radio in the Adam Room. Margaret joins him in thanking the Mortons for their "lovely Christmas remembrance." She will write Mrs. Morton to thank her.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/01/05: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101481)
Date: January 5 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. They are having a lot of snow and very cold temperatures. The deeper snow makes it easier for the rabbits to reach the tips of plants. The snow protects the plants from extreme temperatures. There were some frozen pipes across the property, but those were easily fixed. The ice is cleaned off and he hopes it will soon be thick enough to cut to fill the ice house. The men are still clearing wood. Hauling it is now easy with sleighs. The new gardener moves in tomorrow and brought many cuttings from his work at the Lamont Estate. Godshalk sincerely thanks Mr. Morton for the vacation trip he made to Ypsilanti and Three Rivers, Michigan to visit family.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/01/11: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101482)
Date: January 11 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. He sent some photos recently. Now he is working on inventories and closing the books at the end of the year. Jim [?] will leave and Miss Maxfield will start the 1928 bookkeeping. The new gardener, Mr. Tromp, was very highly credentialed from Lake Forest. He brought cuttings with him from the Lamont Estate. He is an energetic worker and is getting along fine with Van Gemert, especially as both are "Hollanders". Our ice is all cut and was put up before this warm spell has made it soft and porous. We are cutting and hauling in wood as fast as we can. The ground is pretty slushy. We'll wait for cold weather to transplant the evergreens. The dairy production has increased. Peter Jargick didn't go to work for Morkrum, but is driving for a man in LaGrange who sprained his ankle. There seems to be no damage from rabbits to our plants. With the snow melting they cannot reach over our protective wires. Mary Alice is growing and repeating any word we tell her. She is walking up and down stairs. Mr. Tate mentioned that he sold 15 acres west of Joliet Road for $1000 per acre. He hopes Morton's rheumatism improves. Mrs. Barnet writes that the weather in Florida is chilly.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/01/19: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101483)
Date: January 19 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. With this mild weather, we have been pruning grapes and in the orchards. Our newly planted trees are mulched well, so the alternate freeze and thaw should not affect them. When we get our next cold wave, we will move the evergreens with a large ball of dirt. Charles Schroeder's car skidded on the slippery road and turned over. No one was hurt. The greenhouse will be filled with many varieties for cut flowers, thanks to Mr. Tromp's expertise. Peter Jargick is not doing any work here, even though you are giving him his house rent, coal, gas, electricity and milk. What do you advise me do about him? I have not sent him to get the mail, wanting to have the least amount of friction here. Burnside seems to have a cold, although not too serious.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/01/26: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101484)
Date: January 26 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. They are moving many evergreens, as weather permits. Pine Hill is looking very different. Four men can move 8-10 trees a day. Burnside is very ill with typhoid fever, causing high temperature, irregular heartbeat, and intestinal hemorrhaging. He has a nurse helping him. Now his family has been vaccinated against typhoid. Godshalk had testing done on all of the milk and water, including Lake Marmo and streams. The test of the stream through the Japanese Gardens is questionable. He will run it again. Men reported that Burnside drank from that stream. Van Gemert's place of business is doing well. Charles Schroeder has arranged for a cattle sale on January 31. He was upset because Schroeder didn't clear the date with us, but we'll be glad to have an end to this. He has advertised it well, so there should be lots of bidders.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/01/29: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101485)
Date: January 29 1928Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Morton would like to fund botanist E. J. Palmer's research trip to the Davis Mountains, Texas. He has notified Palmer and needs Godshalk's help to arrange the payments. Palmer will drive his own car, so that should cut down on the expenses. Palmer asked if he could do some work for Morton Arboretum, but Teuscher did not reply because of unsettled conditions at Arnold Arboretum due to Dr. Sargent's death. Palmer produced a partial account in a letter in May, 1927. This trip would finish that research.
Extent: 1 sheet
1928/02/01: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101486)
Date: February 1 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. Burnsides is slowly progressing from his typhoid fever. His doctors think it might take two months recovery. He describes the tree moving they have just completed: pines for Pine Hill and larches that were blocking the view of Lake Marmo. The men are now working in the woods, clearing out the undesirable and dead trees. It is making such an improvement in the woods.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/02/05: Margaret Gray Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101487)
Date: February 5 1928Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Gray Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. The Florida weather is so nice that they "sit outside for all our smokes." Mrs. Barnet wrote that the new gardener was asking about her flower garden. She worked with Mr. Teuscher with colors and varieties, using the Sutton's catalog from England. Hopefully the gardener can talk with Teuscher's "steno" and see what has been ordered since Teuscher is now returning from his trip. This is the first year for the garden, so there are some experiments, "but we must have common cut flowers and worlds of them." Mr. Elvin planned to trim some of the trees on the east side of the garden to let in some more sunshine.
Extent: 1 sheet
1928/02/05: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101488)
Date: February 5 1928Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is pleased with the sale of the Charles Schroeder cattle. He thinks they brought all they were worth. It doesn't matter to him that some of the bidders were for charity; it was all in the open. The hogs sold low but in line with the market. He is pleased to be out of that partnership. Good work on planting the evergreens and other forestry work. Mrs. Morton is anxious about her flower gardens and is glad to hear about the new gardener. She has written Mrs. Barnet about the garden, too.
Extent: 1 sheet
1928/02/09: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101489)
Date: February 9 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. He appreciates seeing the photos of the Mortons in Florida, in spite of their cool and damp weather. In Illinois it has been quite warm for the season. He is amused with Teuscher's report and hopes what he is learning will be of benefit. Burnsides still needs to have a nurse with him to prevent a relapse. Godshalk is having second tests made of the stream through the Japanese Garden and near the chicken houses. He has been investigating a better machine for mowing. He has one in mind to trial in the spring. He hopes that Morton is as pleased with the new gardener as the rest of them are. The new potting shed will bring good results with this man. DeVos will have good results with his vegetables, too. Mary Alice was cornered by a rooster and screamed so that Margaret had to rescue her.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/02/14: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101490)
Date: February 14 1928Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk, from Palm Beach. He thinks they will get a lot of good out of Teuscher's trip. He's hoping the trial of the mowing machine will prove to save money on mowing. "Don't overlook the fact that I want all forest plots you can add to our private collection. That is my hobby, so be governed accordingly." Pleased you like the new gardener. Looking forward to fine gardens this summer. Sterling and his wife were here before their trip to Nassau and we had a good visit.
Extent: 1 sheet
1928/02/16: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101491)
Date: February 16 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. The new potting shed is under construction. Tromp, the new gardener, says that he'll be able to grow "so many flowers that we'll be sick of them." The two old sheds were torn down, and some materials could be reused in the new shed. He wants to stucco it consistent with the other buildings along that road. The weather has been unseasonably warm. He's concerned if the weather turns very cold again. Van Gemert cut some forsythia branches and they are in full bloom in the greenhouse. He will send photos of them. He took the Dodge to Dicke Motors in Downers Grove. They took apart the motor and showed him where parts were poorly installed by Peter. He would like permission to take the Pierce and the LIncoln in for repairs also, and not let Peter do any more maintenance on any of them. Burnsides' nurse has left and he is doing very well. Van Oven stopped by for a visit. He is enclosing Teuscher's latest report.
Extent: 2 sheets
1928/02/20: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101492)
Date: February 28 1928Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He appreciates the photos which Godshalk has taken. He requests that the Pierce be taken to Downers Grove for repair.
Extent: 1 sheet