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Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Autumn 1984 (3.107019)
Date: 1984Creator: Kaskey, Marjorie, Hedborn Jr., Edward A., Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Serial
Description:This issue includes a history of the forestry plots that originally made up the Arboretum before the switch in emphasis to urban landscaping, Fall Festival information, an article about the large sugar maple (Acer saccharum) near the Visitor's Center and information about the change in the Volunteer Recognition from November to spring. Arboretum events, classes, volunteer opportunities and a list of new volunteers complete the issue.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 1984 (3.107020)
Date: 1984Creator: Stowell, Gladys, Shotwell, Janice
Type: Serial
Description:This issue includes: a history of the Arboretum Greenhouses, featuring Dr. George Ware and the elm hybrids plus other woody plants; an article on propagation at the Arboretum with Lori Pollack, Greenhouse Specialist and Rick Billeter, Propagation Nursery specialist mentioned; the history of Sargent's Glade (now known as Daffodil Glade) named for Charles Sprague Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston and planned by O.C. Simonds and Joy Morton: FAP 431 (now I 355), a proposal to construct a highway through the Arboretum's land is discussed with information about an opposition rally to be help April 14, 1984. Events, classes and volunteer opportunities are also featured.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Summer 1984 (3.107021)
Date: 1984Creator: Stowell, Gladys, Kaskey, Marjorie
Type: Serial
Description:In this digitized issue of the Summer 1984 Branches Newsletter there are articles about: the history of the Herbarium including Henry Teuscher, E. Lowell Kammerer and Ray Schulenberg who have overseen its operation and the volunteers who have worked there; The original Illinois Trees Trail founded for the Illinois sesquicentennial year (1818-1968) which later became the Northern Illinois Tree trail; and the All America Rose Society test rose garden sponsored by Vaughan Jacklin Corporation, designed by Tony Tyznik and maintained by a group of volunteers. Upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and educational opportunities are provided.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 1984 (3.107022)
Date: 1984Creator: Halperin, Marilyn J.
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 1984 Branches Newsletter features articles on: the history of the development of Lake Marmo, a project overseen by Clarence Goldstalk, with Tony Tyzil and Ed Hedborn contributing; the process of transplanting trees at the Arboretum; maple tree tapping and maple syrup production tended to by volunteers; and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) a federally funded program to provide access to accident and liability insurance for senior volunteers. Volunteer opportunities, educational opportunities and upcoming events are also featured.
Extent: 6 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Autumn 1984 (3.113775)
Date: 1984Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1984 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the Yuletide celebration and a lecture about "The Arboretum and Chicago's Architectural Heritage". The Arboretum also received a grant from the National Park Service of the United States Department of Interior to study the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Extent: 5 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Spring 1984 (3.113776)
Date: 1984Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Spring 1984 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as a nature photography seminar and a rally against the highway FAP-431 with an associated article explaining the highway would be taking land from the Arboretum. There are also announcements of new employees.
Extent: 5 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Summer 1984 (3.113777)
Date: 1984Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Summer 1984 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as summer concerts with performances by The Medinah Highlanders and Milwaukee's DANCECIRCUS. Taxonomist, Floyd Swink was honored. Lectures included "Exploring Kenya" and "America's Favorite Backyard Birds". Field trips included destinations like the Indiana Dunes and Volo Bog.
Extent: 5 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Winter 1984 (3.113778)
Date: 1984Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Spring 1984 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as making maple syrup, the Yuletide Celebration, and the member's chamber music series. Local 12-year-old 4H member Wendy Reed wrote in to show your DuPage County Fair blue ribbon winning project showing conservation and the possible effects of proposed highway FAP 431. A picture shows the construction of the brick walkway that leads visitors to the gardens south of the Visitor Center.
Extent: 5 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 19 No. 04 (3.34507)
Date: December 21 1983 – March 20 1984Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 20 No. 01 (3.34512)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1984Type: Serial
Extent: 20 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 20 No. 02 (3.34513)
Date: June 21 – September 20 1984Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 20 No. 03 (3.34514)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1984Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 20 No. 04 (3.34515)
Date: December 21 1984 – March 20 1985Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
Siftings from The Clearing, January 1984 (3.67278)
Date: January 1984Type: Serial
Description:This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Extent: 8 pages
Siftings from The Clearing, July 1984 (3.67279)
Date: July 1984Type: Serial
Description:This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Extent: 6 pages