02/18/1943: [C. E. Godshalk] to W. Y. Dow (3.108888)
Date: February 18 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter pertaining to the boundaries of the Arboretum. The pump house and about four feet of the north end of the cottages are on Lisle Farms. A strip 150 feet wide and approximately 1700 feet long would be necessary to get all the Marmo group in the Arboretum. A strip much wider should be considered. Mrs. Cudahy and Sterling should survey the area with Mr. Godshalk.
Extent: 1 page
03/29: Mrs. Joy Morton II to Clarence Godshalk (3.84706)
Date: March 29 2020Creator: Morton, Faith C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Faith Morton to Clarence Godshalk inquiring about trees or shrubs to be given away.
Extent: 1 page
05/25/1927: Neva Littell to Joy Morton (3.101612)
Date: May 25 1927Creator: Littell, Neva
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Neva Littell to Joy Morton. The Kenilworth Garden Club thanks Joy Morton for permitting and Clarence Godshalk for conducting their recent tour of the Arboretum. They look forward to returning when the iris collection is in bloom.
Extent: 1 sheet
06/11/1925: C. R. Burnett and L. K. Wilkins to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101526)
Date: June 11 1925Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. R. Burnett and L. K. Wilkins of the Library at U. S. Department of Agriculture to Clarence E. Godshalk. They request to be put on a permanent subscription list to the Bulletin. They also request several back issues. They see that the Bulletin is "of interest to the work of our Department."
Extent: 1 sheet
1027/03/04: [Clarence E. Godshalk] to Anne L. Stevenson (3.101600)
Date: March 4 1927Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Clarence E. Godshalk] to Miss Anne L. Stevenson of Jacksonville, Illinois. Evergreens are among Mr. Morton's favorites. We can give you information but we can always find a place for any extra evergreens. You might try your state forestry department.
Extent: 1 sheet
1044/01: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84567)
Date: January 1941Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Jean Morton Cudahy updating Clarence Godshalk on their garden and travels.
Extent: 4 sheets
12/10/1935: Mrs. Arthur H. Boettcher to E. L. Kammerer (3.93590)
Date: December 10 1935Creator: Boettcher, Mrs. Rose K.
Type: Document
Description:Letter on behalf of the Garden Club of Illinois, mentioning that they have been working with Mrs. Watts on providing educational classes and would like E. L. Kammerer, Clarence Godshalk, and John van Gemert to also teach and conduct field trips.
12/20/1943: W. Y. Dow to C. E. Godshalk (3.108913)
Date: December 20 1943Creator: Dow, W. Y.
Type: Document
Description:Letter of request for a statement of all charges for the year 1943 made by The Morton Arboretum against the estate of Joy Morton.
Extent: 1 page
12/31/1938: Margaret Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84831)
Date: December 31 1938Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Morton to Clarence Godshalk describing work to be done to the house. Enclosed is a check to Stephens and Rosenbaum but would like to work evaluated before check is sent. Enjoying the winter in San Antonio.
Extent: 2 pages
1921/11/14: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62223)
Date: November 14 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent asking for his help in procuring the books listed in the catalog he had sent and updating him on work being done at the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1922/02/03: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92157)
Date: February 3 1922Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He met Mr. Root and Mr. Simonds at the farm to discuss proposed locations of buildings, including the administration and library addition to the residence. Godschalk is leading his crew with grounds maintenance in spite of very cold weather. After going to the Auto Show, he suggests a 6-cylinder Buick or Studebaker for his father. The Morrison apparatus will be installed. Sterling details the teletype business, telebar printers, and orders from Associated Press.
Extent: 3 sheets
1922/03/07: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92159)
Date: March 7 1922Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. Simonds ordered a complete Card Index for the Herbarium from Harvard. Root, Simonds, Godshalk, and Berg are working on various projects. The house is being readied for Joy's return. Sterling will take the Pierce (car) to the dealer for cleaning and maintenance after the Nebraska trip. As the weather warms, Simonds will get a team with mules to begin grading. Wyllie says the pumps and dike are set. The south farm needs a bunkhouse.
Extent: 2 sheets
1923/03/07: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92164)
Date: March 7 1923Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He and Simonds surveyed "the farm" after the first winter. Roads and plants had minimal damage. Teuscher is mounting specimens in the herbarium. VonGommert is propagating plants, especially willows. Clarence's house is almost ready. Library work is slowed because of the weather. Some discussion of Morkrum clients and issues. Preston is feeling better.
Extent: 2 sheets
1923/11/28: C. E. and Margaret Godshalk to Joy and Margaret Morton (3.99625)
Date: November 28 1923Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E., Godshalk, Margaret
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. and Margaret Godshalk to Joy and Margaret Morton expressing the Godshalk's appreciation to the Mortons for their home and connected spacious grounds, the trip to Nebraska, the constant privileges extended to them, and their generous hospitality.
Extent: 3 sheets
1923/12/03: [Joy Morton] to C. E. and Margaret Godshalk (3.99613)
Date: December 3 1923Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to C.E and Margaret Godshalk saying the Godshalks' letter pleased Morton and Mrs. Morton, indicating a nice appreciation and due sense of responsibility. He assures the Godshalks of their high esteem.
Extent: 1 sheet
1924/03/05: [Secretery] to C. E. Godshalk (3.99615)
Date: March 5 1924Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Secretery] to C. E. Godshalk enclosing a copy of a letter from H. R. Mosnat which had come in for Mr. Morton since his departure. Godshalk should note Mosnat mentioned he is doing some work which Godshalk requested.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1924/09/02: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62585)
Date: September 2 1924Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent regarding upcoming plans to visit.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1924/12/16: Norma J. Bryan to W. N. Denny (3.99616)
Date: December 16 1924Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma J. Bryan to W. N. Denny stating Mr. Morton wrote the State Inspector about a certificate for the Arboretum. She attaches a copy of Morton's letter and the reply from the Inspector. She asks Denny what became of Certificate #212, and if it was lost to let her know.
There is a handwritten response by C.E. Godshalk on the bottom of the letter: "I have Certificate #212 in my possession. I have had duplicates made and we have been using them in sending away plants this fall. I know nothing of Mr. Morton writing to Mr. Glenn or I could have told him about the certificate." C.E. Godshalk
Extent: 1 sheet
1924/12/26: [Norma Bryan] to C. E. Godshalk (3.99617)
Date: December 26 1924Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma Bryan to C. E. Godshalk thanking him for the information about Certificate No. 212 and saying she will advise Mr. Morton that Godshalk has the certificate. The Morton Arboretum's envelopes were sent to her by mistake, and she has sent the two boxes to him.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1925/04/17: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.63953)
Date: April 17 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent enclosing a check for the cost of the trip Mr.Palmer had made, agreeing to participate in another, upcoming, trip by Mr. Palmer, and praising the work being done by his employees at the Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1925/04/24: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.63954)
Date: April 24 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent enclosing a copy of the Morton Arboretum's bulletin, detailing how future bulletins will be authored, and asking if he has any suggestions he might be able to contribute.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1925/04/27: C. Stuart Gager to Morton Arboretum (3.101511)
Date: April 27 1925Creator: Gager, C. Stuart
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. Stuart Gager, Director of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Morton Arboretum. He offers congratulations and hopes to receive future editions. He will send Brooklyn Botanic Garden LEAFLETS in exchange.
Extent: 1 sheet
1925/05/14: University of Illinois Library to [Clarence E. Godshalk] (3.101516)
Date: May 14 1925Creator: University of Illinois
Type: Document
Description:Letter from W. L. P. of the University of Illinois Library, Exchange Division to [Clarence E. Godshalk] requesting the Bulletin of Popular Information.
Extent: 1 sheet
1925/05/16: Bruce W. Bell to [Clarence E. Godshalk] (3.101517)
Date: May 16 1925Creator: Bell, Bruce W.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Bruce W. Bell, a landscape architect in River Forest, Illinois. He asks to be added to the mailing list.
Extent: 1 sheet
1925/05/16: H. Teuscher to Norma Bryan (3.99618)
Date: May 16 1925Creator: Teuscher, Henry
Type: Document
Description:Letter from H. Teuscher to Norma Bryan saying her letter just reached him today causing the delay in his answer. Four of the addresses she is inquiring about were given by Mr. Godshalk. Tenscher has written Godshalk asking him to contact her. The fifth is Harvard University Botanical Garden which he gave. It is not the same as the Arnold Arboretum. He is always glad to cooperate with her.
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/05/16: Henry Teuscher to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101515)
Date: May 16 1925Creator: Teuscher, Henry
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Henry Teuscher to Clarence Godshalk. He is St. Louis, but he is returning a letter from Mrs. Bryan which he asks Godshalk to answer. He will be back at the Arboretum on Monday after a very successful trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/05/19: C. C. Thomas to Joy Morton (3.101518)
Date: May 19 1925Creator: Thomas, C. C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. C. Thomas, Associate Horticulturist, U. S. Department of Agriculture to Joy Morton. He acknowledges receipt of the Bulletin of Popular Information, No. 2. He requests a copy of No. 1. Penciled note at bottom : "CEG, send it, JM"
Extent: 1 sheet
1925/05/19: C. E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan (3.99621)
Date: May 19 1925Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Norma Bryan answering questions she posed in a previous letter to H. Teuscher that was forwarded to Godshalk. He appreciates her cooperation in seeing that the bulletin mailing list is correct.
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/05/25: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99620)
Date: May 25 1925Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton expressing his opinion of Professor Sargent's criticism of Bulletin No. 2, which Godshalk wrote. Godshalk believes Sargent would like his choice, Teuscher, to be the permanent editor-in-chief of the bulletin, explaining his criticism of Bulletin No. 2, when he offered no criticism of Bulletin No. 1, written by Teuscher. Godshalk is not interested in being the editor on a permanent basis and will help Teuscher all that he can. He goes on to respond to Sargent's criticisms of his work on Bulletin No. 2. He feels Sargent's criticism was not offered in the proper spirit.
Extent: 4 sheets
1925/05/25: Caroline M. McIlvaine to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101519)
Date: May 25 1925Creator: McIlvaine, Caroline M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Caroline M. McIlvaine, Librarian at Chicago Historical Society, to Clarence E. Godshalk thanking him for the complimentary copy of "Morton Arboretum". She would like to be added to the mailing list for future copies of the [Bulletin].
Extent: 1 sheet
1925/05/25: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.63965)
Date: May 25 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent thanking him for his criticisms of the Morton Arboretum's second bulletin and advising him of conditions at his farm in Fulton County.
Extent: 1 Sheet