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Mark Morton Christmas Card, sitting by fireplace, angled at camera (3.3125)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Christmas card with Mark Morton sitting by fireplace on front
Interior of card says "The Season's Greetings Mark Morton"
Extent: 1 photograph
Mark Morton Christmas Card, sitting in patio chair holding hat (3.3126)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Christmas card with Mark Morton sitting in patio chair holding hat on front
Interior of card says "The Season's Greetings Mark Morton"
Extent: 1 photograph
Aerial view of Arbor Lodge (3.3290)
Date: 20th centuryCreator: Savage, John S.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Aerial view of Arbor Lodge
Extent: 1 photograph
Founder's Room in Thornhill Education Center (3.3413)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Founder's Room in Thornhill Education Center
View directed at fireplace and wall shelving
Extent: 1 photograph
[1943]/03/07: Mrs. Joy (Faith) Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84374)
Date: March 7 1943Creator: Morton, Faith C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mrs. Joy (Faith) Morton to C.E. Godshalk requesting his assistance with planning/designing her vegetable/fruit garden and asking for suggestions for recommended varieties of strawberries, plums, raspberries, grapes, and asparagus.
Extent: 2 sheets
1943/03/11: C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Joy [Faith] Morton (3.84375)
Date: March 11 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton stating he does not have time to draw her a sketch for her garden, but will enclose the data from his last year's Victory Garden. If she needs further information, he suggest "An Illinois Garden Guide" from the University of Illinois Extension. He recommends Dr. Burrill, a summer bearing strawberry variety, that she can obtain from the Kellogg Strawberry Farm at Three Rivers, Michigan. He goes on to suggest the University of Illinois' publication, "Growing Fruit for Home Use." Using this books he suggests varieties of plums, raspberries, and grapes for her garden. He suggests W. N. Scarff's Sons of New Carlisle, Ohio for obtaining fine fruit stock.
Extent: 2 sheets
[1943]/03/13: Mrs. Joy [Faith] Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84376)
Date: March 13 1943Creator: Morton, Faith C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mrs. Joy (Faith) Morton to C.E. Godshalk thanking him for his assistance [with her vegetable/fruit garden]. She hopes he will see the results at some point.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/04/15: Mark Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.84377)
Date: April 15 1943Creator: Morton, Mark
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mark Morton to C. E. Godshalk enclosing a letter from Mr. Steinbrecher regarding an exchange of trees between the Arboretum and Crapo Park. Morton thinks this would be a good thing to do. Other copies of letters enclosed will show Godshalk what Steinbrecher thinks of the J. Sterling Morton book and other things of interest.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/04/10: Harold F. Steinbrecher to Mark Morton (3.84378)
Date: April 10 1943Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Document
Description:Copy of letter from Harold F. Steinbrecher to Mark Morton, enclosed with a letter from Mark Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84377), where he enclosed two clippings for Morton. Charles E. Perkins, Jr., the grandson of a friend of J. Sterling Morton, is a prisoner of the Italians. The old Perkins house was made into a public park. The central part of the home will be the club-house of the Hawk-Eye Natives Society. Secondly, he encloses a chart of the Tariff History of the United States which he believes shows the basic wisdom of J. Sterling Morton's trade ideas.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/04/10: Harold F. Steinbrecher to Mark Morton (3.84379)
Date: April 10 1943Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Document
Description:Copy of letter from Harold F Steinbrecher to Mark Morton, enclosed in a letter from Mark Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84377), stating that after he read the story of J. Sterling Morton's life, he decided he would like to have a tree planted in Crapo Park on Arbor Day in Morton's memory. He also asked the park custodian to supply some trees to the Arboretum to be planted in Morton's memory. After talking to Mr. Kammerer, Crapo Park can furnish two trees the Arboretum doesn't own, the native pecan and the giant island hickory nut. He also asked that the Morton Arboretum send Crapo Park some trees to be planted there on J. Sterling Morton's birthday in memory of his many visits to the park. He would be able to generate considerable publicity for the exchange. He plans to speak to Godshalk the next day who he believes will probably object to the plan.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/04/10: Harold F. Steinbrecher to Mark Morton (3.84380)
Date: April 10 1943Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Document
Description:Copy of letter from Harold F. Steinbrecher to Mark Morton, enclosed in a letter from Mark Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84377), giving his opinion of the biography of J. Sterling Morton. He has many complimentary things to say about Morton, and he especially enjoyed the part of the book dealing with the building of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad. He thought the parts about his political were a shade over-stressed. He thanks Morton for the privilege of reading and owning the book.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/06/08: Mark Morton to William Crapo (3.84381)
Date: June 8 1943Creator: Morton, Mark
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mark Morton to William Crapo stating he was glad to note Crapo's pleasure with the work done at the Arboretum. Morton is happy Crapo mentioned the experimental Portland cement deal, and he plans to look at their experiments more closely. He enjoyed his visit to Crapo's farm, and he talked about the arrangements for shipping the bull he purchased at the sale.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/06/08: Mark Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.84382)
Date: June 8 1943Creator: Morton, Mark
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mark Morton to C.E. Godshalk enclosing a letter from Bill (William) Crapo asking Godshalk to note what Crapo says about the Arboretum and asking him what Godshalk knows about the Portland Cement Association experiments on the use of cement. He asks that Godshalk return the enclosed letter and envelope. There are handwritten instructions to get to the Naperville Golf Club written on the letter.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/06/05: William Crapo to Mark Morton (3.84383)
Date: June 5 1943Creator: Crapo, William
Type: Document
Description:Letter from William Crapo to Mark Morton saying he meant to read the description of the Morton Arboretum, but it was a busy day. He is impressed with what Morton and his family have done and would like to visit the Arboretum someday. He discusses experiments that the Portland Cement Association is carrying out. He hopes the bull Morton bought will be an excellent sire. He feels Morton made a good choice.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/06/17: C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton (3.84384)
Date: June 17 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton saying he probably won't get to Morton's house until Monday. He passes along the information he has about the Portland Cement testing ground which is nearer Naperville than Lisle. He stopped by but was unable to get into the grounds since it was locked. He shared his observations obtained from outside the fence. He suggests Morton write to Mr. Crapo to get additional information. He offers to take Morton to the site if he would like.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/08/26: S. V. Hettinger to C. E. Godshalk (3.84385)
Date: August 26 1943Creator: Hettinger, Sid V.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from S. V. Hettinger to C. E. Godshalk containing a description of the Telsmith Crusher that Godshalk and Mark Morton had spoken about the previous day. He asked if Godshalk has written to Morton about his experience with Bang's disease.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/09/01: C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton (3.84386)
Date: September 1 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton thanking him for the information about the crusher, but the Arboretum is unable to pull a crusher of this size. He also shares information about vaccinating calves to prevent Bang's disease. He is very much sold on this method of handling Bang's disease.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/09/02: Mark Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.84387)
Date: September 2 1943Creator: Morton, Mark
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mark Morton to C. E. Godshalk requesting the information about Bang's disease that Godshalk promised to send him.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/12/18: C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton (3.84388)
Date: December 18 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mark Morton saying he is keeping in touch with Mrs. Perrott to see when it is possible for him to see Morton in the hospital after his operation. Currently, Godshalk has a touch of the flu. He is happy Morton is rapidly improving. They harvested all their corn on the farms before the zero weather came. He shared the yields of corn, average price, and the moisture content.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/02/09: E. L. Kammerer to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84547)
Date: February 9 1943Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Jean M. Cudahy requesting that she write a letter of recommendation to him to obtain a commission. Includes details needed in the letter to be sent to the Office of Naval Procurement.
Extent: 2 sheets
1943/03/03: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84548)
Date: March 3 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy, updating her on tree projects and personnel details. He and Mr. Nordine are developing plans for a demonstration garden, which will be incorporated into classes with Mrs. Watts. For Mr. Cudahy's information, the fall boar pig was shipped to Canada.
Extent: 2 sheets
1943/01/06: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84549)
Date: January 6 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy asking that she and Sterling Morton, as DuPage County property owners, sign the enclosed bonds that are required for the special deputy commissions held by him and August Determeyer. These are in place of the cash bonds which they previously posted. They should be returned to DuPage County Sheriff.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/03/16: Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee (3.84551)
Date: March 16 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee requesting details about a bill from March and McLennan for insurance.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/03/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84552)
Date: March 30 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy updating her on Arboretum affairs. He detailed the Arboretum employees who were required to shift to defense jobs. He is looking to hire high school boys and older men to help with some of the spring work. Both visitors and class attendance are up. The Thoman Farm has been sold. There are now 320 new piglets on the farm.
Extent: 2 sheets
1943/04/29: Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee (3.84553)
Date: April 29 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee discussing the discrepancy in April's statement with a suggested solution.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/05/06: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84554)
Date: May 6 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy requesting a source to purchase trays for the ivy pots at Thornhill. Crabapple trees are loaded with buds and should be beautiful this year. Mr. Kammerer is working steadily at Howard Aircraft plant, but will work occasionally at Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/05/19: Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee (3.84555)
Date: May 19 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee discussing a discrepancy in the April statement, and offering a solution. Noting that it's too early in the month to submit check amounts for farm work done by Mr. Eickhorst and Mr. Meyers.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/05/24: Joseph M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84556)
Date: May 24 1943Creator: Cudahy, Joseph M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joseph M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk requesting a statement of the acreage amounts of land that will go to the Arboretum according to Mr. Morton's will.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/05/27: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joseph M. Cudahy (3.84557)
Date: May 27 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joseph M. Cudahy providing a "statement of the acreages we would have to buy - Lands from the Estate, Lands from Sterling Morton."
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/07/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joseph M. Cudahy (3.84558)
Date: July 30 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joseph M. Cudahy, enclosing figures for contemplation. He thinks that the Arboretum Corporation should take over all of the farms, including the Schroeder farm, and the dairy business.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/09/20: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84559)
Date: September 20 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy, sending her Arboretum photos taken by Mr. Holley, who was a prize winner in the recent photographic contest. Some photos could be used on publications. He went to the Hinsdale festival and Mrs. Dynes showed him around. Attendance is up for Mrs. Watts classes. There were many visitors on Sunday.
Extent: 2 sheets
1943/11/03: Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee (3.84560)
Date: November 3 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to D. S. Parmelee
Extent: 1 sheet
1943/11/05: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.84561)
Date: November 5 1943Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy, thanking her for the tickets to Friend of the Land meeting. Mrs. Watts is also delighted to attend. He is sending her his statement and report which he'll present at the next Board meeting. He asks for her comments or changes.
Extent: 1 sheet
1943: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84562)
Date: 1943Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk. She enclosed Mrs. Rosenfield's letter and shared her promise to Mrs. Rosenfield of planting advice from Godshalk. Mr. Cudahy will be in the hospital. She had a nice letter from Lowell.
Extent: 4 sheets
1943/12: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84566)
Date: December 1943Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk, thanking him for sending the live Christmas tree. Mr. Cudahy's health is improving. Thanking him for the list of presents from the Kammerers.
Extent: 4 sheets
Inventory of Annuals, Bulbs and Miscellaneous Plants at Residence Greenhouse (3.85000)
Date: 1940sType: Document
Description:An inventory of the annuals, bulbs, and miscellaneous plants located at the Residence Greenhouse. It lists numerous varieties of gladiolas and species of annuals. The inventory is not dated, and it contains a few handwritten notes/marks.
Extent: 2 sheets