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1940/02/08: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.83863)
Date: February 8 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy updating her: 1) on progress on removing dirt from the lake. 2) He has been eliminating undesirable brush in the west side woods, which he has been "blazing." Also identified trees to be moved to the field north of the Administration Building. 3) Eickhorst's house construction. 4) Evening lecture series. 5) Positive visit in January by Mr. Schramm of Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/02/29: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.83867)
Date: February 29 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy, updating her: 1) Lake Marmo 2) Mr. Eickhorst's house. 3) Repairs at the residence at Mrs. Morton's request. 4) Mrs. Morton's latest heart attack. 5) Leaning up the woods. 6) Mourning doves have been spotted. 7) Preparations for the Flower Show. 8) Details on new stationery. 9) Mark Morton's recent visit. 10) 4-H steers.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/03/15: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85157)
Date: March 15 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. 1) Much rain has slowed the progress of digging Lake Marmo. 2) Mr. Eickhorst's house construction. 3) Carpenters are working on the barn for the Flower Show. 4) Men are getting dead trees from the woods. Cross sections will be placed on display in the Herbarium. 5) He is plotting the field north of the Administration Building. 6) Dr. Allen's talk on April 21. 7) Professor Spaeth used Kodachrome slides for the third evening lecture. 8) Miss Keller and Mrs. Watts will need to request a materials fee from each teacher attending their class 9) Bound volumes of the Bulletin are in. Mr. R. Stuyvesant Pierrepont wil receive a complimentary copy.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/04/11: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85161)
Date: April 11 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. 1) Sending her photos of the exhibit at the Flower Show. 2) Plans and plantings in the field north of the Administration Building, using some of Mr. Sterling Morton's gift to purchase unusual specimens. 3) Final Evening lecture by Rev. Charles K. Carpenter of Wheaton on Birds. 4) Mrs. Barnet is readying the residence for Mrs. Morton's arrival. 5) Mr. Mark Morton seems in good health and enthusiastic about his farms. Steers sold well. Mr. King and Mr. Parmalee saw them. 6)Repairs on Mr. Eickhorst's house are progressing.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/04/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85163)
Date: April 30 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy updating her. 1) His surprise and sympathy at Mrs. Morton's sudden passing. Described the household details, her funeral service, legal details. Lengthy descriptions of the status of various individuals, family and employees. 2) Just before her passing, and at Mrs. Morton's request for suggestions that she could fund, Godshalk indicated that Morton Arboretum could use various kinds of meeting space. Some discussion of the future of the residence. 3) Repairs to the houses of Mr. Eickhorst and Mr. Godshalk. 4) Dr. Allen's lectures. Future bird talks by Dr. Boulton. 5) Mr. Kind and Mr. Parmalee think some of the steer should be sent to market.
Extent: 3 sheets