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1940s: Director to Gentlemen (3.107126)
Date: 1940sCreator: Holabird, John A.
Type: Document
Description:Correspondence between several people, with Godschalk copied, regarding stocking a new pond at the Arboretum with fish.
Extent: 3 sheets
1942/11/03: C. E. Godshalk to Roy Walker (3.109074)
Date: November 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Roy Walker (Supt. Landscape Construction, Chicago Park District) stating the Arboretum's propagator, Mr. van Gemert, died recently, and they are looking for a man to fill the position. In addition to being a propagator, the person must be familiar with caring for plants in all their stages. Roy Nordine has applied for the position and given Walker's name as a reference. They would appreciate Walker's opinion of Nordine for the job.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/11/03: C. E. Godshalk to Robert Warren (3.109075)
Date: November 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Robert Warren (Landscape Department, Chicago Park District) stating the Arboretum's propagator, Mr. van Gemert, died recently, and they are looking for a man to fill the position. In addition to being a propagator, the person must be familiar with caring for plants in all their stages. Roy Nordine has applied for the position and given Warren's name as a reference. They would appreciate Warren's opinion of Nordine for the job.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/11/03: C. E. Godshalk to Bj Loss (3.109076)
Date: November 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Bj Loss (President, Lake City and Jewel Nurseries) stating the Arboretum's propagator, Mr. van Gemert, died recently, and they are looking for a man to fill the position. In addition to being a propagator, the person must be familiar with caring for plants in all their stages. Roy Nordine has applied for the position and given Loss' name as a reference. They would appreciate Loss' opinion of Nordine for the job.
Extent: 1 sheet
Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette (3.1684)
Date: January 17 1942Creator: Jensen, Jens
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette
Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette (3.1685)
Date: January 21 1942Creator: Jensen, Jens
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette
Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette (3.1686)
Date: February 7 1942Creator: Jensen, Jens
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette
Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette (3.1687)
Date: April 8 1942Creator: Jensen, Jens
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette
Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette (3.1688)
Date: May 19 1942Creator: Jensen, Jens
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette
Copy of Christmas message from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette (3.1689)
Date: December 25 1942Creator: Jensen, Jens
Type: Document
Description:Copy of Christmas message from Jens Jensen to Genevieve Gillette
1942/05/01: May E. McAdams to Mr. Godshalk (3.66641)
Date: May 1 1942Creator: McAdams, May E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter confirming contact with E. Lowell Kammerer concerning branches for Mrs. Cudahy.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/05/01: May E. McAdams to Lowell (3.66642)
Date: May 1 1942Creator: McAdams, May E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter discussing the cutting of blossoms for at The Little Traveler and Flower Show.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/07/18: Evelyn Rasch to Joy Morton II (3.84368)
Date: July 18 1942Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Evelyn Rasch to Joy Morton II at the suggestion of C.E. Godshalk asking Morton to send a sample of the blue spruce he is having trouble with, as they were unable to find the cause going through their tree books.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/10/09: Mark Morton to Reginald G. Hammond (3.84371)
Date: October 9 1942Creator: Morton, Mark
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mr. Reginald G. Hammond from Mark Morton concerning telephone conversation about the supposed sale of DuPage Farmland. Coverage of these buildings is detailed in policies below:
FW504466-Farmers Ins.; E763026-London & Lancashier; G281259-Sun Insurance; C99626-Travelers Ins. Co.; C151114United States F. U. Co.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/04/11 : D. S. Parmelee to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84537)
Date: April 11 1942Creator: Parmelee, D. S.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from D. S. Parmelee to Clarence E. Godshalk requesting 50 blank copies of 2 mimeographed sheets: "Statement of Income and Expenses " and "Combined Trial Balance." Handwritten note at top "Sent. EMR"
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/06/26: D. S. Parmelee to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84541)
Date: June 26 1942Creator: Parmelee, D. S.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from D. S. Parmelee to Clarence E. Godshalk requesting a source for blue spruce trees for a friend of his Mr. Barney Keegan. (This letter was written on Joseph M. Cudahy letterhead, but signed by Parmelee.)
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/02/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85082)
Date: February 5 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk : 1) giving his appreciation of the new building at Thornhill. 2) suggesting some plantings around the parking lot to screen the old barns. No need to take down the barns in case they might be needed if an increase in farming is required. 3) asking about plans for the area formerly occupied by the garden.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/04/20: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85084)
Date: April 20 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He found 3 keys belonging to the demolished residence. Briefly questioned "negotiations for the enclosed pieces of property."
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/05/04: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85085)
Date: May 4 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk requesting a cover for his car when he drives to Morton Arboretum. Also he is looking for "small native thorns" to solve a problem space in Lake Forest.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/06/02: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85086)
Date: June 2 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk alerting him to a possible visit by former Gov. Alf M. Landon and Gov. Lowden.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/06/29: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85087)
Date: June 29 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk, discussing various plant purchases (list attached) and their locations at Lake Forest. Mrs. Morton has been ill with back issues, but he issues an early invitation for a visit to Lake Forest.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/07/15: Sterling Morton to E. L. Kammerer (3.85088)
Date: July 15 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to E. L. Kammerer requesting identification of the enclosed specimen. His is looking forward to their coming visit.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/07/17: Sterling Morton to E. L. Kammerer (3.85090)
Date: July 17 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to E. L. Kammerer, thanking him for identifying the Coral bells from Wayside Gardens. Looking forward to their visit to Lake Forest.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/08/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85091)
Date: August 3 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk requesting other possible sources for Euonymus obovatus.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/08/19: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85093)
Date: August 19 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk alerting him to a potential visit by Eldon Bisbee of Bedford, NY. Also inviting Godshalk and E. L. Kammerer to lunch at Lake Forest.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/08/26: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85094)
Date: August 26 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk, looking forward to his visit along with Kammerer. He transplanted the ajuga, but notice it did not like being near a maple tree.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/09/04: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85096)
Date: September 4 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk stating that he enjoyed Godshalk's visit and discussion. He will establish a fern bed at the top of the ravine. He asks for more information from Mr. Burdett of Elmhurst about sprinklers.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/09/14: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85098)
Date: September 14 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk requesting that ajuga which are weeded from Morton Arboretum beds be put into a couple of flats that he will pick up and plant at his home.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/02/12: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85102)
Date: February 12 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk in which he redefines the legal status of the area of the former residence. No title transfer of this land until the extinguishment of the life interests. He requires that he be consulted in any plans for this property.
Extent: 1 sheet
1942/02/17: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.85104)
Date: February 17 1942Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk commenting that his father (Joy Morton) would be please with the farm operations that Godshalk has overseen. Because of the war, he and Jean M. Cudahy decided not to surrender their life interests in Morton Arboretum. Because Godshalk has been with Morton Arboretum from the beginning, he should also feel very proud.
Extent: 1 sheet