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Arboretum Landscape Teaching Aid Series: Three Norway Spruces (3.19506)
Date: 1940 – 1960Creator: Watts, May Theilgaard
Type: Drawing
Description:Primarily textual teaching aid depicting Arboretum landscape. This material describes the three Norway spruce trees planted by Joy Morton, Wirt Morton, and Sterling Morton, including a pasted Arboretum map of their location on the grounds.
Header: THREE Norway Spruces [image of three stylized trees] were planted by THREE Mortons / JOY MORTON / WIRT MORTON / STERLING MORTON
Text and illustrations from top to bottom:
- [Depicted in stylized scroll] THE RECORD: Three Tall Trees [Illustration of three trees] On Forest Road [followed by an arrow pointing downward to map below]
- map: the 3 spruces [arrow pointing downward to spot on map where trees are located, on Forest Road]. Label in lower right: GUIDE MAP of THE MORTON ARBORETUM LISLE, ILLINOIS
- text below map: *these trees are one answer to the ever occurring question: HOW FAST DO TREES GROW?
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
1942/02/06: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.85083)
Date: February 6 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton updating him : 1) once plantings are added, the new building will blend in with the library. 2) he will gravel the parking lot, with a tire shortage there may be more visitors coming to the Arboretum instead of more distant places. 3) Detailed descriptions of new plantings and locations on the grounds.
Extent: 2 sheets
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
1942/07/16: E. L. Kammerer to Sterling Morton (3.85089)
Date: July 16 1942Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Sterling Morton identifying the specimen sent as from the Heuchera (Coral Bells) family. He'll look at it in great detail when he and Clarence E. Godshalk visit Lake Forest.
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
1942/09/03: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.85095)
Date: September 3 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton discussing details of his recommendations for sprinklers from Nelson Sprinkling Equipment.
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
1942/09/09: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.85097)
Date: September 9 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton in which he mentioned that Mr. Kammerer said that Nepata "Six Hills Giant" would be better planted along the perennial walk on the south side of the house.
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
1942/11/24: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.85099)
Date: November 24 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton informing him that the 100 native crabapples that he requested are dug and ready to be shipped or picked up.
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
1942/02/14: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.85103)
Date: February 14 1942Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton in which he shared his pride in Lisle Farms as a component of the mission of Morton Arboretum. He apologized for assuming the area formerly occupied by Mrs. Morton, the North boundary, was now in his scope to develop and maintain. He promised to always defer to family wishes.
Extent: 2 sheets
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