1954/12/28: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.101941)
Date: December 28 1954Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton, in Santa Barbara to update him. They invited the wives of all employees to the Christmas party. There were 45 people in all. He details the results of the farm equipment sale, which brought in $8,000. The sheep and steer are being fed out. Some equipment was kept for Arboretum use. After the sale they used $5,700 to pay the difference on equipment that was traded-in, which he itemized. Ed Myers, the mechanic, will overhaul the cub tractors, which will be traded-in later for newer models. Ever after modernizing the Arboretum equipment, they should have between $30,000 and $40,000 cash to turn over from Lisle Farms. The posts are cemented for the cyclone fence along the Lacey land, and they can put the wire on before spring. At South Farm they are tearing down the corn crib, the old hog house, the chicken house and the horse barn at the home. Fischer's man is gathering data for the South Farm improvement and housing development, which will later go out for bid. Ed Baker will tell the Toll Road Commission that their plan is not acceptable, namely through the center of the University of Illinois land, the SE corner of the Arboretum and the N side of the Public Service line.
Extent: 2 sheets
1958/09/05: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.105039)
Date: September 5 1958Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton quoting part of an air mail letter he received from Dr. Righter, Chief of the California Forest and Range Experiment Station, Berkeley, California. Dr. Righter asks Godshalk if he thinks Morton will be interested in donating funds for them to acquire additional land. Godshalk told Morton he thinks it is a worthy cause if he is so inclined. They are staking and grading new roads in the Arboretum. The new cyclone fence along the north side of the toll road is being built. The toll road is practically done. Ed Myers, the Arboretum's head mechanic, died on Labor Day. Mrs. Watts arrive back safely from her European trip. They look forward to hearing about her trip and seeing her slides. Godshalk hopes to attend the American Horticultural Council Meeting in Williamsburg and also visit several arboretums and a New York super highway.
Extent: 2 sheets
1958/09/18: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105041)
Date: September 18 1958Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk enclosing a flower, twig, and leaves of an unknown tree. He states he is willing to donate to the California [Forest and Range Experiment Station] for them to purchase land, but the donation will have to wait until he returns from Europe. He is glad Mrs. Watts had a good trip. Since Mrs. Morton is giving a lecture on European Pubic Gardens, perhaps she can borrow some of her slides. He infers the housing matter is going well, and he is sure he will see great changes. He suggests that Godshalk visit the arboretums in New York and New England before the conference; the weather will be better. He briefly goes over the itinerary of the rest of his trip and return home.
Extent: 3 sheets
Ed Myers testing sprayer (3.3856)
Date: 1950sType: Photographic image
Description:Ed Myers testing sprayer
Extent: 1 photograph
Ed Meyer tightening nuts with power tool in Carpentry Department (3.4029)
Date: 1955Type: Photographic image
Description:Ed Meyer tightening nuts with power tool in Carpentry Department
Clarence Godshalk (left) and unknown man watching with Frank Smith in background
Extent: 1 photograph
Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table (3.4035)
Date: 1950sType: Photographic image
Description:Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table
(Left side of table, front to back): unidentified person, Ed Myers, Evelyn Naser
(Right side of table, front to back): Ray Butler, probably Clarence E. Godshalk, Mrs. Ray Butler
Extent: 1 photograph
Ed Meyers working on a car in the shop (3.5084)
Date: 1954Type: Photographic image
Description:Ed Meyers working on a car in the shop
Extent: 1 photograph
1955/09/30: Anthony Tyznik to Sterling Morton (3.84494)
Date: September 30 1955Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Anthony Tyznik to Sterling Morton stating that the Gravely tractor, sickle bar mower and rotary plow were received in good condition. Edgar Myers is assembling the unit to carry the sickle bar mower. The distributor for the walking sprinklers was out and left a sprinkler for trial. Tyznik believes it will be quite a labor saving device.
Extent: 1 sheet
1950/02/17: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85938)
Date: February 17 1950Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy telling her about the recent ice storm; it was the heaviest sleet since Godshalk has been there. The worst damage was to the plants that have a northeast exposure. The Chinese elms and birch were heavily damaged. Some of the ash trees will have to be cut down. The trees near Thornhill and the Administration Building were not seriously damaged. Only about half of the students attended class Monday night, and at 10:00 the lights went out. They didn't have electricity, heat, or water for three days. The Myers stayed in their apartment using their gas stove for heat, while the Godshalks used their gas stove and fireplace to heat their house. Mary Alice and her family stayed with them. Only White had water at Arbor Farm. They have gotten quite a number of returns from their AABGA News Letter and By-laws. They have had several offers to get out the News Letter. They will operate AABGA as an individual organization and later decide whether to affiliate with the American Horticultural Society or the American Shade Tree Conference. He will write to Mr. Berens to tell him of Cudahy's approval of their State Historical Society meeting at the Arboretum on May 6, and he will also write to Sterling Morton. He is glad Mrs. Cudahy and Mrs. King are having a wonderful time.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/02/08: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85975)
Date: February 8 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy saying Ed Myers told him he is planning to buy a house in Lisle, so they can put money in a piece of property. Mrs. Myers would like a garden and more privacy. He goes on to discuss the particulars of the purchase. Ed's brother-in-law would like to work and live at the Arboretum when there is an opening, so Ed notified him with the thought that he would have the apartment. However, Johnson approached Godshalk asking to move into the apartment when the Myers move out. Godshalk would like to know Mrs. Cudahy's opinion on the proposition since she built the Administration Building; Godshalk doesn't see any issues as long as Mrs. Myers doctor agrees she can take the stairs. Despite the mild days, the cold night have allowed them to complete their tree moving. The men are working in the woods getting rid of the honeysuckle. Attendance at the classes is good as they haven't had any really bad nights. He is finished with his part of the landscaping class, and Lowell started his part this past Monday. He hasn't yet had a chance to do anything on the bird sanctuary.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/02/26: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85976)
Date: February 26 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. With Mrs. Watts' agreement, he has delayed holding a nature camp at the bird sanctuary this year. Once the Myers move out of the apartment of the Administration Building, Johnson will move in. Les Plumb wants to move into Johnson's house but it could be too big for them. The Jones family would be a better fit for the Johnson house. The existing Jones house is in bad repair and might be taken down to improve the visual approach to Thornhill. They could give Jones an allotment for the extra coal which the larger Johnson house would use. Work that Mrs. Jones needs could be taken to her from the Thornhill office. They have 13 year round men, although the budget allows for 15.
Extent: 2 sheets