Notecards: Views of the Arboretum (3.27751)
Date: 1940 – 1960Creator: Watts, May Theilgaard
Type: Print
Description:Nine notecards showing 5 different views of The Morton Arboretum. Notecards are black ink etchings on cream paper, folded, with a deckle edge, accompanied by nine matching cream envelopes with a deckle edge and housed in a two-sided, gray leatherette portfolio with an orange paper tie. All notecards are blank with the exception of one which has a letter written inside.
Text in blue on front of the portfolio: THE MORTON ARBORETUM LISLE, ILLINOIS
Title on the bottom left and The Morton Arboretum on the bottom right of each notecard:
- From the hedge collection [1 card]
- Illustration depicts stone steps leading up to hedge collection and evergreen trees
- Along a small stream [3 cards]
- Illustration depicts a stream, bridge, tress, and shrubbery in winter
- Thornhill Building [2 cards]
- Illustration depicts view up the hill to the Thornhill building, with bare trees and mushrooms in foreground, clouds and trees behind building in background
- Along walk to Thornhill Building [2 cards, one containing correspondence regarding plans for a field trip]
- Illustration depicts trees and flowers in forest
- White oak [1 card]
- Illustration depicts a winter white oak in forest with shrubbery
Extent: 9 notecards with envelopes
1877/04/12: J. Sterling Morton to Emma Morton (3.60833)
Date: April 12 1877Creator: Morton, J. Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A letter from J. Sterling Morton to Emma Morton discussing a matter of money that was supposed to be invested in stocks, but was instead loaned to another family.
Extent: 1 page
1890/02/22: J. Sterling Morton to Emma Morton (3.60835)
Date: February 22 1890Creator: Morton, J. Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A letter from J. Sterling Morton to Emma Morton discussing the health of their mother.
Extent: 1 page
1894/07/13: J. Sterling Morton to Emma Morton (3.60837)
Date: July 13 1894Creator: Morton, J. Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A letter from J. Sterling Morton to Emma Morton discussing the weather, plans to travel, and warning her to be careful of her correspondence with Susan.
Extent: 1 page, double sided
1896/03/13: J. Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.60838)
Date: March 13 1896Creator: Morton, J. Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A letter from J. Sterling Morton to Joy Morton discussing the investment of capital in estates such as the Biltmore residence of George W. Vanderbilt, as well as the potential for a similar estete to be established in Nebraska. The letter also discusses a court case involving Mr. Shields.
Extent: 5 Sheets
1900/03/24: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60839)
Date: March 24 1900Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding the purchase of Catalpa trees and swine.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1899/09/23: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60840)
Date: September 23 1899Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding the use of the family emblem for public purposes and family matters.
Extent: 1 sheet folded in half
1898/02/05: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60841)
Date: February 5 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding the purchase of trees for a project they are planning with the help of Mr. Munn as well as J. Sterling's interest in hiring "a new man and his wife".
1898/02/10: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60843)
Date: February 10 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding the planting of trees with Mr. Munn and an anticipated visit by Mr. Abner Morton. Also includes a hand drawn diagram from Joy Morton detailing the layout of the trees.
Extent: 3 Sheets
1898/02/08: Robert W. Furnas to Morton (Joy Morton) (3.60845)
Date: February 8 1898Creator: Furnas, Robert W. (Robert Wilkinson), 1824-1905, ed.
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Robert Furnas stating that he would not be able to supply the requested trees, but also suggesting locations where the trees may be acquired. The letter also contains mention of upcoming social gatherings.
1898/02/28: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60848)
Date: February 28 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding the purchase of trees and shrubs. The letter also contains information regarding time spent near the ocean.
Extent: 3 sheets, double sided
1898/03/02: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60849)
Date: March 2 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding the purchase of additional trees.
Extent: 2 Sheets
1898/03/04: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60851)
Date: March 4 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton describing the conditions in Florida, and their effect on Carrie's health, as well as mentioning a previous order of trees.
1898/05/13: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60852)
Date: May 13 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton about some trees he had acquired and was shipping home to be planted on his property.
1898/05/14: Joy Morton to Carl Morton (3.60853)
Date: May 14 1898Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Carl regarding a shipment of trees.
1899/04/28: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60854)
Date: April 28 1899Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton requesting to have Jake Hobey replace dead trees. The letter also inquires about the transplanting of 50 White Pines.
1900/05/09: Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton (3.60855)
Date: May 9 1900Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to J. Sterling Morton regarding trees that had been planted along an avenue in Nebraska, as well as the condition of his two companies.
1916/01/17: Joy Morton to Son (Sterling Morton) (3.61556)
Date: January 17 1916Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton regarding the delayed planting of trees, construction on the house, and the construction of grainers for salt.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1916/10/11: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.61557)
Date: October 11 1916Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton regarding a visit from Uncle Mark as well as the the handling of stocks related to the farm corporation.
Extent: 2 sheets
1916/10/10: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.61558)
Date: October 10 1916Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton regarding the creation of a "Lisle Farms Company" corporation.
Extent: 2 sheets
1916/10/12: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.61559)
Date: October 12 1916Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton regarding a plan to sell stock in the corporation.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1916/10/23: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.61561)
Date: October 23 1916Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton regarding the incorporation of the Lisle Farms Company and the people who will be named as directors. Also contains correspondence concerning their visit earlier in the month.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1917/06/02: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.61562)
Date: June 2 1917Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton regarding the condition of his house as well as a mention of troops located in the area.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1917/06/04: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.61563)
Date: June 4 1917Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton regarding the health of the family as well as the conditions at Thornhill Farm.
Extent: 2 sheets
1934/11/06: Edith L. Klotz to Jean Cudahy (3.61564)
Date: November 6 1934Type: Document
Description:Letter from Edith Klotz to Jean Cudahy enclosing a letter regarding the fumigation of dried plant specimens.
Extent: 2 Sheets
1935: Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk (3.61565)
Date: 1935Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to Clarence regarding expenses and Spring planning for the Arboretum, including a list of plants.
Extent: 2 sheets, double sided
1935/01/17: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61570)
Date: January 17 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter regarding the installation of an electric cable and different plants.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1935/02/04: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61572)
Date: February 4 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding construction of the Administration Building including, in particular, a discussion of the choice of boiler to be used for the building.
Extent: 3 sheets
1935/02/05: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Jean Cudahy (3.61573)
Date: February 5 1935Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy from E. L. Kammerer requesting an opinion on whether free bulletins should still be mailed to the botany departments of Chicago High Schools and advising that a snowstorm has temporarily halted work on the administration building.
Extent: 1 sheet
1935/02/10 Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk (3.61574)
Date: February 10 1935Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Jean Cudahy to Clarence Godshalk regarding the planting of trees and the installation of a boiler. Also includes details of a trip to Florida.
Extent: 1 Sheet, Double Sided
1935/02/13: Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.61596)
Date: February 13 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy providing her with an update to the progress being made on the construction of the administration building and the Godshalk residence. The letter also asks her opinion on hiring Miss Lorene Riedy to be the interior decorator for the buildings.
Extent: 2 sheets
1935/02/13: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Joseph Cudahy (3.61597)
Date: February 13 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Joseph Cudhay regarding the sale of farm equipment, pasture rentals, and crop plans for the South Farm.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1935/02/16: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61599)
Date: February 16 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding finances for the month of January, reasons for being over budget, and plans to balance expenses.
Extent: 2 sheets
1935/02/27: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61600)
Date: February 27 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding updates to the construction of the Administration Building, plans for a flower show exhibit, and Sterling Morton's plans to potentially acquire the Henry Thoman Farm to expand the arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1935/03/02: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61602)
Date: March 2 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding the choice of boiler for the administration building as well as the plans for a herbarium.
Extent: 2 sheets
1935/03/07: [Clarence Godshalk?] to Jean Cudahy (3.61603)
Date: March 7 1935Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter to Jean Cudahy regarding the construction of the Administration Building.
Extent: 1 Sheet