1954/12/14: Sterling Morton to Nels J. Johnson (3.101774)
Date: December 14 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Nels J. Johnson. He supports the need to license arborists. He cites the need to control "unethical tree butchers" .
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/12/14: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101777)
Date: December 14 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Sending a copy of the letter from Nels Johnson [pertaining to licencing of arborists].
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/12/13: Nels J. Johnson to Albert W. Meserve (3.101936)
Date: December 13 1954Creator: Johnson, Nels J.
Type: Document
Description:Copies of nearly identical letters sent by Nels J. Johnson to Albert W. Meserve in Connecticut and R. D. Meader in Rhode Island. Because each of their states has regulations governing landscaping, Johnson is requesting their reactions to the Illinois proposed regulations governing licensing of arborists. This is because of the proliferation of quacks promoting fake cures for Dutch Elm Disease which erodes the public's trust in the profession.
A typed note at the bottom of the letter says that this letter is being sent to arborists in Maine, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Texas, and Alabama.
Extent: 2 sheets
1954/12/14: Sterling Morton to Nels J. Johnson (3.101937)
Date: December 14 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Nels J. Johnson. In response to your letter to Mr. Meader, I am in favor of licensing arborists, "any improvement in tree culture and treatment practices." This will help to counteract the "unethical tree butchers." [Carbon copy was also sent to Clarence E. Godshalk.]
Extent: 1 sheet
1954/12/14: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101940)
Date: December 14 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Enclosed copy of a letter from Nels Johnson. Some people trimming trees are not capable.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/07/23: Sterling Morton to Governor William G. Stratton (3.104956)
Date: July 23 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to William G. Stratton (Governor of Illinois) expressing his regret that Stratton vetoed the bill calling for the licensing of tree surgeons. Morton has seen many people get taken by fly-by-night "tree experts," who may also be contributing to the spread of tree diseases like Dutch elm disease due to improperly sterilized tools. It is difficult for authorities to catch and prosecute these people, so licensing seemed the best approach to the problem. Morton regrets criticizing the governor on this issue, as most of his actions meet with Morton's hearty approval.
Extent: 1 sheet
1956/08/11: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104993)
Date: August 11 1956Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is sorry that Godshalk has been held up by a strike. He hopes the fire door between the old and new buildings will be installed for the dedication. The lobby, general office, curved hall and lecture room are important to be finished for viewers. He is sorry for the overhead door trouble at South Farm. He had to install a motor and remote control for Mrs. Morton to open their door at Lake Forest, but that shouldn't be needed at South Farm. What should be done with the Jaffray house? He likes the idea of having independent contractors [Price] do the tree trimming as opposed to the full wages of an employee [Sharpless]. Ask the Salt Company to donate an addressograph machine that they no longer are using rather than buy one for the Arboretum. He is surprised that the Dutch elm disease has taken hold in the Arboretum, but is assured that Godshalk will identify, remove and burn them as quick as possible. He questions how the beetles can travel so far so fast. Mrs. Zurcher is working on plans for the September 27 dedication. He is pleased that she is getting so energetically involved. He hopes that Morton family member stay involved for years to come.
Extent: 3 sheets
Planting Plan - Garden for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Johnson (3.97835)
Date: January 1955Creator: Johnson, Marshall L.
Type: Plan
Description:Libertyville, Illinois
Extent: 1 sheet
Planting Plan - Garden for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Johnson (3.97836)
Date: February 1955Creator: Johnson, Marshall L.
Type: Plan
Description:Libertyville, Illinois
Extent: 1 sheet