1925/05/27: Norma A. Bryan to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101520)
Date: May 27 1925Creator: Bryan, Norma A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Norma A. Bryan to Clarence E. Godshalk. She sends a copy of the mailing list of the Bulletin, which includes Chicago high schools, Crerar Library, Newberry Library, Chicago Public Library, and Pullman Library. She did not include Chicago Garden Club, because Mr. Simonds did not know about it. She left spaces for more names to be added. She is returning a letter from Miss Keeley that Mr. Teuscher sent her.
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/02/23: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101752)
Date: February 23 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is thanking Godshalk for clarifying his father's relationship with Mr. Simonds. He will make minor reference to him in the article that he is revising. Instead, he will spend greater time on Professor Sargent, who cautioned against Morton Arboretum becoming a private park rather than "carrying out its basic purpose." He approves the clearing out of some woods for a homesite, as a demonstration project.
Extent: 1 sheet
1927/09/20: J. Roy West to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101789)
Date: September 20 1927Creator: West, J. Roy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J. Roy West to Clarence E. Godshalk. At the Oglebay Estate in Wheeling WV, they are interested in starting an arboretum. They are sending out Mr. George, who is the son of an owner of Storrs and Harrison Nursery in Painesville, Ohio. He will want to spend a few days near Morton Arboretum. Please give him help. Mr. O. C. Simonds will also bring him out. [A note in pencil states that Mr. George is a student at Ohio State.]
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/02/23: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101915)
Date: February 23 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. For the article he is revising, he will mention the impact that Professor Sargent had on his father and the Arboretum plans. He acknowledges that his father and Mr. Symonds disagreed on some matters, and so will place less emphasis on that contribution. He notes that Sargent cautioned Joy Morton against creating a private park, but to keep in mind the basic purpose. He feels the idea of clearing out some woods to create a demonstration home site will have "extreme value to the people in our general region."
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/03/13: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101916)
Date: March 13 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. For his revised article, he questions the spelling of Mr. Symonds, and learns that the correct name is O. C. Simonds. He's open to any other corrections for the article from Godshalk or the Trustees. He is glad to know that Godshalk met with Mr. McClave in Evanston [concerning the Morton Medical Research Building under construction at Northwestern University]. He describes in detail the turbo-charged DC-7 they flew from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Extent: 1 sheet
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Autumn 1989 (3.107038)
Date: 1989Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Autumn 1989 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the establishment of the first Arboretum Historian, Carol Doty, who worked with many original staff members to gather history and documents; an article about May T. Watts which includes a detailed biographical sketch as well as a history of her work at the Arboretum. Volunteer opportunities, classes and events are highlighted along with lists of new volunteers.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 1989 (3.107041)
Date: , 1989Type: Serial
Description:;This digitized issue of the Winter 1989 branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: winter maintenance at the Arboretum including snow removal, wood chip production from Christmas trees and sign replacement; the naming of lakes and other areas within the Arboretum; wetland research and efforts to restore wetlands in the area; and a short biographical sketch of Dick Wason who was retiring at the time. .
Extent: ;6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 2006 (3.107086)
Date: 2006Creator: Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 2006 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the formation of the Arboretum lakes which are all artificial including an overview of the Arboretum's wetland areas; a photography feature on backyard birds in the winter; a National Volunteer Week celebration; and a feature on local Starbuck employees volunteering at the Arboretum on Earth Day. Volunteer opportunities and an In Memoriam are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
1931/08/06: O. C. Simonds to Mr. C. Godshalk (3.107308)
Date: August 6 1931Creator: Simonds, O. C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to C. Godshalk regarding the many shrubs that are are local to the Chicagoland area. Stating that Bulletin #6 just came out. Citing dogwoods, Rhhus aromatica, viburnums, elderberry and many others, including their color and foliage. Also citing the particular areas he has seen them. Places such as Graceland Cemetery, Lake Forest, and Evanston.
Extent: 2 pages
1931/08/13: Unknown to O. C. Simonds (3.107309)
Date: August 13 1931Creator: Simonds, O. C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Simonds in response to inquiry about native plants. Stating that not all native shrubs are included in Bulletin #6, only the ones he felt were worthwhile. The next bulletin will be on forestry plot measurements and rates of growth.
Extent: one page
1931/09/30: O. C. Simonds to Mr. Clarence Godshalk (3.107310)
Date: September 30 1931Creator: Simonds, O. C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Godshalk from O. C. Simonds informing him about the last two bulletins on trees, and giving some specifics of what certain trees are good for: i.e. the sycamore used for making buttons.
Inviting him and Mr. Kammerer to come again to visit.
Extent: 1 page
The Morton Arboretum in 1925: Some of the Landscape Features (3.11011)
Date: December 21 1990 – March 20 1991Creator: Simonds, O. C.
Type: Article
O.C. Simonds landscape along a west side road in the Arboretum (3.3003)
Type: Photographic image
Description:O.C. Simonds landscape along a west side road in the Arboretum
Extent: 1 photograph
Lake Marmo dam & bridge as originally designed by O.C. Simonds (3.3032)
Date: 1922Type: Photographic image
Description:Lake Marmo dam & bridge as originally designed by O.C. Simonds
Extent: 1 photograph
O.C. Simonds & Joy Morton at Arnold Arboretum (3.3111)
Date: 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:O.C. Simonds & Joy Morton at Arnold Arboretum
Extent: 1 photograph
Lecture by Ray Schulenberg: The Story of The Morton Arboretum Prairie Restoration (3.31580)
Date: September 11 1987Type: Audio
Description:Lecture titled "The Story of The Morton Arboretum Prairie Restoration" given by Ray Schulenberg as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Morton Arboretum Prairie.
Extent: 1 audio cassette
Lunching & Learning with Suzette Morton Davidson: A Morton Family Album - Personal Reminiscences of the Morton Family (3.31581)
Date: January 19 1978Type: Audio
Description:Lunching and Learning program presented by Suzette Morton Davidson on the topic of Morton family history. Introduction by Charles Lewis.
Extent: 1 audio cassette
Lunching & Learning with Clarence Godshalk: Evolution of the Arboretum - From Farm to Arboretum (3.31582)
Date: January 25 1978Type: Audio
Description:Lunching and Learning program presented by Clarence Godshalk as he describes the evolution of the Arboretum, from farm land to Arboretum.
Extent: 1 audio cassette
Bulletin of Popular Information V. 01 No. 03 (3.32250)
Date: May 22 1925Creator: Simonds, O. C.
Type: Serial
Description:
- The Entrance
Extent: 6 pages
Lake Marmo bridge and dam (3.33958)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:Lake Marmo bridge and dam
Extent: 1 negative filmstrip
Lake Marmo dam and bridge, close view (3.33959)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:Lake Marmo dam and bridge, close view
Extent: 1 negative filmstrip
"Cathedral Isle" on O. C. Simonds property in Michigan (3.37796)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:"Cathedral Isle" on O. C. Simonds property in Michigan
Extent: 1 filmstrip
Joy Morton and O. C. Simonds at Arnold Arboretum (3.44638)
Date: 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:Arnold Arboretum 1921 Joy Morton & O.C. Simonds
AA5
Extent: 1 negative
Joy Morton and O. C. Simonds pointing at trees at Arnold Arboretum (3.44639)
Date: 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:Arnold Arboretum 1921 Joy Morton & O.C. Simonds
AA6
Extent: 1 negative
Joy Morton and O. C. Simonds walking through evergreens at Arnold Arboretum (3.47447)
Date: 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:Arnold Arboretum 1921
AA17
Extent: 1 negative
Topographic Sketch of Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5243)
Date: August 1921Creator: O. C. Simonds & Co.
Type: Map
Description:Conceptual oxbow ponds/wetlands along East Branch of the DuPage River are indicated.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plan for Caprifoliaceae: Viburnum, Lonicera, Diervilla, Sambucus, Symphoricarpus, Dipelta [and] Kolkwitzia, Morton Arboretum [Teuscher plan] (3.5644)
Date: 1923Creator: Teuscher, Henry
Type: Plan
Description:Based on plan first done by O.C. Simonds & Co.m titled Plan for Caprifoliaceae: Viburnum, Lonicera, Diervilla, Sambucus, Symphoricarpus, Dipelta [and] Kolkwitzia, Morton Arboretum.
Notes added in ink.
Extent: 1 sheet
1921/12/03: C. S. Sargent to Joy Morton (3.62236)
Date: December 3 1921Creator: Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. S. Sargent to Joy Morton regarding a young Austrian worker in his employ who might be suitable for a position with Mr. Morton.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/12/05: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62238)
Date: December 5 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent advising him that Mr. Simmonds will discuss the matter of the young Austrian worker with him during his upcoming visit and providing an update regarding construction at the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/12/27: C. S. Sargent to Joy Morton (3.62241)
Date: December 27 1921Creator: Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. S. Sargent to Joy Morton informing him about Mr. Simonds' visit and his recent departure.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/12/29: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62242)
Date: December 29 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent regarding a recent visit to the Missouri Botanical Garden and discussing the effect of coal dust on the plants. The letter also discusses planting plans at the Arboretum and thanks Mr. Sargent for the list of trees he had sent.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/12/31: C. S. Sargent to Joy Morton (3.62243)
Date: December 31 1921Creator: Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. S. Sargent to Joy Morton responding to the information regarding the St. Louis Garden and discussing the value of the arboretum Joy Morton is creating. The letter also discusses Joy Morton's plan for planting at the Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1922/01/12: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62247)
Date: January 12 1922Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent regarding work being done at the Arboretum, plans for incorporating the Arboretum, even in the event of his death, and arrangements to hire Mr. von Gimmel.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1922/04/20: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62255)
Date: April 20 1922Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent regarding a payment to be sent to Teuscher, plans to visit in the summer, and work being done at the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1922/05/01: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62260)
Date: May 1 1922Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter to C. S. Sargent containing the figures pertaining to the number of plants planted at the Arboretum between April 6 and April 27.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1922/06/12: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62266)
Date: June 12 1922Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent informing him of a visit they will be paying to the Arnold Arboretum and providing information regarding the travel plans of Mr. H. Teuscher.
Extent: 1 Sheet