1955/04/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104947)
Date: April 5 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is neutral about adding peonies to the gardens, but he hopes they could be planted far enough apart to be cultivated with the small tractor. The study of feeding to control disease, filling around larger trees, pruning, etc. could make a lasting contribution to homes and gardens in Chicago. He's willing to buy the Jones' land for less than $1000 an acre. With that parcel and one other small piece you will be able to lay out the road system with more freedom. He is sorry to hear of Mr. Parmelee's death, a fine and reliable man. He also mentions Colonel McCormick's death as a loss to Chicago and beyond.
Extent: 2 sheets
Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table (3.4036)
Date: 1950sType: Photographic image
Description:Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table
(Left side of table):unidentified person
(Right side of table, front to back): Frank Loehman, Edna Jones, Fred Johnson
Extent: 1 photograph
Fred Johnson, with Arboretum Patrol car (3.5018)
Date: October 1961Type: Photographic image
Description:Fred Johnson, with Arboretum Patrol car
Extent: 1 photograph
1952/08/06: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.84465)
Date: August 6 1952Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he mailed the bond for Fred Johnson directly to the Sheriff's Office. He flew over the Arboretum en route to Denver. It was foggy, so he didn't see too much. He is very impressed with the General [Eisenhower?].
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/03/31: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84484)
Date: March 31 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton enclosing bonds Morton needs to sign for the DuPage County Sheriff's office. He also discusses the possible peony test garden proposed by the Peony Society. Dr. Ensweller, from the U.S.D.A. in Beltsville, Maryland, will send azaleas to the Arboretum for testing. Dr. Milton Carlton of Vaughans wants to send some roses for testing. They are doing some planting, getting other outdoor work done, and laying our some new research studies. Godshalk will attend Mr. Parmelee's funeral.
Extent: 2 sheets