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1950/03/03: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85939)
Date: March 3 1950Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy stating Mr. Pipal would like to have Mrs. Watts attend the Junior Forestry program if he and Cudahy go in the spring. He would be happy for Mrs. Watts to go in his place. Her class could be covered by Mrs. Wasson or Mr. Nordine. Terry made an impression on Godshalk as well as Cudahy; Godshalk will send Terry the bulletins and any other material they have. Godshalk is working with Mr. Palm and Loehman to have some work done at the Arboretum. Due to the cold weather, nothing has been done about fixing up the stone work on the Thornhill Building. The men are still cleaning up after the ice storm. Mark Morton has dermatitis, and he is very uncomfortable. Mr. Stromquist has had no luck purchasing the McMann, Schumacher, and Jones' properties for the Arboretum. Stromquist dropped off about 4000 pounds of masonite scraps which they can make good use of. He and Mrs. Godshalk would like to attend their son Joe's wings ceremony. The Illinois State Historical Society has changed their plans and will not meet at the Arboretum in May. The County Historical Society will have their meeting at the Arboretum in June. As soon as he hears from Cudahy, he will write to Mr. Pipal and Terry.
Extent: 2 sheets
1951/02/13: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85960)
Date: February 13 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He informs her of the death of Mrs. White. He shares details of Mr. White and their children, especially their son Charles. Mrs. Godshalk has been helping the daughters. Roads on the east side are closed because of snow and ice. They've opened the gates so people could walk. He updated her on improvements that Loehman has made to the Thornhill room that Mr. Nordine and Mrs. Watts use for classes. Jim has many details of naval maneuvers in the Mediterranean.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/03/31: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85978)
Date: March 31 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He describes the site he thinks will be ideal for the Arbor Day tree and boulder. It is near Thornhill. He and Mr. Berens found a flat-faced boulder on which to mount the plaque. He suggest 8-10 ft Pin Oaks to surround it. They will make reservations at the Spinning wheel for a luncheon before the ceremony. Ideal planting conditions. Mrs. Watts enjoyed her trip to Denver and Colorado Springs. Enormous enrollment in Mrs. watts' classes. Many weekend visitors. Jim is getting out of service this week.
Extent: 2 sheets
1953/01/21: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85987)
Date: January 21 1953Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy at Passavant Hospital in Chicago. He hoped she was feeling well enough to watch the first Presidential Inauguration to be televised. He taped President Eisenhower's speech to listen to again. He is listening to recordings of bird songs at various speeds. He shares the progress of the building program at the Arboretum. His son, Jim will be married January 29. Classes held by Mrs. Watts and Mr. Nordine are large and successful. They will be planting several large beech trees which they purchased from Fiore Nurseries.
Extent: 2 sheets
1953/02/06: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85988)
Date: February 6 1953Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy at Passavant Hospital. He describes his son Jim's wedding and future plans. With a mild winter, he saw his first flock of robins. Mrs. Watts is completing a new nature trail guide book. Walter has finished the labels for the trail. Mrs. Wasson, Mrs. Shawvan and Miss Helen Turner are helping Mrs Watts. He gave detailed updates on the building program with Loehman putting in the wiring. Sterling Morton sent Lowell a complimentary letter about the article for the New York Botanical Gardens. Ruby White would like to have her wedding in the Arboretum Hedge Garden. He hopes Mrs. Cudahy will soon be well enough to go home.
Extent: 2 sheets