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1959/08/28: [C. E. Godshalk] to Sterling Morton (3.105064)
Date: August 28 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C. E. Godshalk] to Sterling Morton stating the new Arboretum map is about ready. However, they do not have a name for the new lake located in the meadow north east of the Arboretum Center. Possible names include: Meadow Lake (Tony suggested the name, and Godshalk likes that name very much), Center Lake, Lake Sterling, or Mirror Lake (due to the small amount of water in it). He hopes Morton can help them decide on the name soon, so they can label the new map. He hopes Mrs. Morton is feeling better.
Extent: 1 sheet
Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table (3.4037)
Date: 1950sType: Photographic image
Description:Arboretum Christmas Party, group eating at table
(Left side of table, front to back): Tony Tyznik, Barbara Tyznik
(Right side of table, front to back): Otto Johnson, unidentified person, Arnold Berg
Extent: 1 photograph
Proposed Changes, South Farm, Morton Arboretum (3.6057)
Date: 1950sCreator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Plan
Description:Proposed changes to buildings, storage areas, and landscape at South Farm
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/05/20: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86065)
Date: May 20 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton clarifying that in the recent reports from Messers Keith and Longenecker that many of the ideas for the materials used in Arbordale were from Lowell's bulletins and plant material lectures rather than Lowell taking those ideas from Arbordale. Tony did a lot of the research and study on the plant groupings. Generally the reports made good points. Arboretum staff looked at the locusts in front of the Morton Salt Building; they will need to be cut back severely. They will also replace the Euonymus vegetus on the terrace at the same time.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/07/09: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86067)
Date: July 9 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating Mr. Ward and Mr. Bartsch examined the terrace near the rotunda and the upper end of the hedge garden. Mr. Bartsch felt there should be a tower for a bird's-eye view of the Arboretum. Mrs. Watts feels that the present stack room size in the library is adequate. The two discussed plans for the library, then Godshalk discussed the plans with Ward and Bartsch. Mrs. Watts would like the little office which is in the upper northwest corner. While she is eligible for retirement, she would like to stay in active service for a while, then become naturalist emeritus at the Arboretum which Godshalk fully supports. Godshalk suggests that they get the ventilating system for the big lecture room fitted with a cooling system. He would also like to get the rooms in the basement connected to this ventilating system and their lighting system revamped, then classroom size would be adequate. Ward and Bartsch thought these items could be done. He updated Morton on the progress on the Route 53 project. The new lake is filling nicely. They have the best crew of workmen they have ever had; he expects to accomplish a great deal before fall. Godshalk will be on vacation for the last two weeks in July. Tony will be in charge while he is away.
Extent: 3 sheets
1959/9/11: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86070)
Date: September 11 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating Arboretum staff have made up sample paving blocks. He updates Morton on the progress on the steel for the north bound lane river bridge and the road construction going on around the Arboretum. Tony named the new lake Meadow Lake, but this can be changed if necessary. Godshalk and Lowell will soon begin planning their upcoming trip to Europe. He shares his plan for the Amsterdam Horticultural Show exhibit. Retired AABGA member Carl Wedell will set up and look after the exhibit. Any monetary contribution Morton could give to the show would be helpful. He is glad to hear Mrs. Morton is much better.
Extent: 2 sheets