May T. Watts and class at the Arboretum, sitting on a bench (3.33928)
Type: Photographic image
Description:May T. Watts and Helen Turner sit on a bench at The Morton Arborteum with three other people, including two unidentified men and one unidentified women who may be attending one of her classes.
Extent: 1 photograph
"Allegory of Chastity" by Lorenzo Lotto (3.36996)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Lorenzo Lotto painting titled Allegory of Chastity from the Samuel H. Kress Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"Allegory of Virtue and Vice" by Lorenzo Lotto (3.36997)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Lorenzo Lotto painting titled Allegory of Virtue and Vice from the Samuel H. Kress Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire" by Thomas Gainsborough (3.36999)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Thomas Gainsborough painting titled Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire from the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"La Camargo Dancing" by Nicolas Lancret (3.36994)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Nicolas Lancret painting titled La Camargo Dancing from the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"Mahantongo Valley Farm" (3.37003)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the painting titled Mahantongo Valley Farm from the Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's gilded frame.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"Salisbury Cathedral from Lower Marsh Close" by John Constable (3.36993)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the John Constable painting titled Salisbury Cathedral from Lower Marsh Close from the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"The Adoration of the Magi" by Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi (3.37001)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi painting titled The Adoration of the Magi from the Samuel H. Kress Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"The Adoration of the Magi" by Sandro Botticelli (3.36995)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Sandro Botticelli painting titled The Adoration of the Magi from the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Giorgione (3.36992)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Giorgione painting titled The Adoration of the Shepherds from the Samuel H. Kress Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"The Alba Madonna" by Raffaelo di Giovanni Santi (3.37002)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Raffaelo di Giovanni Santi, or Raffael, painting titled The Alba Madonna from the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Saint Mary Magdalene" by Pietro Perugino (3.37000)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Pietro Perugino painting titled The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Saint Mary Magdalene from the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"The Swing" by Jean-Honore Fragonard (3.36998)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Jean-Honore Fragonard painting titled The Swing from the Samuel H. Kress Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's ornate gilded frame with the artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
"Woman and Child in a Courtyard" by Pieter de Hooch (3.36991)
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photographic depiction of the Pieter de Hooch painting titled Woman and Child in a Courtyard from the Widener Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The image also shows the painting's gilded frame and artist's name plate.
This image is part of a group of slides that belonged to May T. Watts, related to her book Reading the Landscape.
Extent: 1 slide
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.
1936/03/24: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61628)
Date: March 24 1936Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding the February financial statement and an added expense that left them over budget. The letter also discusses a recent garden show at Navy Pier and plans for a nature school with Mrs. Boettcher and Mrs. Watts.
Extent: 2 sheets
1936/06/22: Audrie Chase to Jean Cudahy (3.61629)
Date: June 22 1936Type: Document
Description:Letter from Audrie Chase to Jean Cudahy expressing appreciation for the work Mr. Godshalk did in marking Mr. Gault's Grave and commending the recent set of courses given by Mrs. Watts. The letter also mentions the new map.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to Des Plains Suburban Times (3.93703)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to Elgin Courier News (3.93705)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to the Downers Grove Reporter (3.93580)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Announcing a series of free lectures at the Arboretum, given by May Watts, Clarence Godshalk, John Van Gemert, E. L. Kammerer, and O. M. Schantz.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to The Elmhurst Press (3.93706)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to The Evanston Review (3.93702)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/17: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Maurice E. King (3.93704)
Date: November 17 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/17: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. T. L. Powell (3.93707)
Date: November 17 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/19: E. L. Kammerer to Principal of Downers Grove High School (3.93708)
Date: November 19 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1940/02/15: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85153)
Date: February 15 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy regarding Miss Keller, Mrs. Watts and classes being taught to teachers at Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
1940/02/15: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.83864)
Date: February 15 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy detailing a plan for a series of 8 Saturday classes for teachers, taught by Mrs. Watts. This is promoted by Miss Keller, of the Board of Education.
Extent: 1 sheet
1940/02/24: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.83866)
Date: February 24 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy explaining the two inserts he sent with this letter. 1) Letter from Mrs. Watts detailing the teacher's course to be presented in the spring. 2) Announcement of a similar course to be given at New York Botanical Garden.
Extent: 1 sheet
1940/02/24: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.83865)
Date: February 24 1940Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk in which she strongly states her position on the issue of fees for the teachers workshops. She accepted a position as a Vice President of the Board of Fairchild Gardens, at Dr. Merrill's invitation.
Extent: 8 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
1940/04/01: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85159)
Date: April 1 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. 1) Garden Show was "better than any we've done." 2) Update on plantings. 3) Progress on digging the lake, including Mr. Yackley's work. 4) Mars. Watts and Miss Keller are continuing with the teacher's course. 5) Need for a bicycle rack. 6) Otto Johnson's daughter is getting married. 7) Mrs. Barnett is readying the house for Mrs. Morton's arrival.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/08/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85167)
Date: August 30 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy updating her on: 1) Mrs. Watts employment, classes and her suggestion for the new building. 2) Mr. Holabird sent plans for the new building. 3) Ongoing updates to the Arboretum and Administration Building. 4) Wom many ribbons at area State Fairs for the hogs. Cash prizes will go to Mr. Moulds because he showed the hogs.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/09/13: E. L. Kammerer to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85169)
Date: September 13 1940Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Jean M. Cudahy in which he mentions : 1) Fine fall color because of abundant rains. 2) Photographic Exhibit was extended due to positive response. 3) Mrs. Roberts spatter prints are in the Herbarium. 4) Mrs. Watts is creating seasonal variations in the Nature Trail. 5) Increased number of specimens, especially fruits and mushrooms, in the Herbarium with Mr. Hawkinson's help. 6) He ordered climbing roses for the residence from Bobbink & Atkins.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/09/17: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85171)
Date: September 17 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. Mentions 1) improvements planned along the new west boundary land acquired from Mr. Slusser. 2) Attendance at Morton Arboretum is at record highs. 3) Attendance at Mrs. Watts' classes for teachers are lower than expected because Chicago Normal College no longer gives credit for outside classes. He recommends Morton Arboretum apply to be recognized as an educational institution. 4) Morton Arboretum Bulletin subscription list is growing.
Extent: 2 sheets
1940/09/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85173)
Date: September 30 1940Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Detailed letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He describes the formation of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboretum on Sept 25, 1940 at the Convention of the American Institute of Park Executives in Cleveland. Headed by Dr. Donald Wyman. Godshalk was invited to participate with 7 others in this formation. A lengthy discussion of the new group's purpose, affiliations, dues, bylaws, officers, etc. 2) During this meeting they visited Burke Estate and Holden Arboretum. 3) Mention of Mrs. Watts new nature trail and increasing attendance at her classes. 4) New seedlings for the Vine Collection.
Extent: 5 sheets
1940/09: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85170)
Date: September 1940Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk telling him of her illness. She mentions meeting Dr. Merrill, Dr. Wyman and Dr. Rehder. She's also happy that Mrs. Watts has become a staff associate.
Extent: 3 sheets