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1955/03/29: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104945)
Date: March 29 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk sharing his reaction to Mr. Tikalsky's proposal about adding peonies to the Arboretum. He is sending Tikalsky's proposal, along with a copy of this letter, to Mrs. Zurcher who will distribute them to the other trustees. Morton's reaction is unfavorable since the Arboretum was created for woody plants, and peonies are perennials which seem out of line with the Arboretum's purpose. The trustees need to decide whether or not they want to get into perennial gardens as well as woody plants.
Extent: 2 sheets
1920/12/22: Sterling Morton to Arnold Arboretum Director (3.62142)
Date: December 22 1920Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to the director of the Arnold Arboretum requesting books about the Arnold Arboretum and his plans to establish an Arboretum near Chicago.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/01/03: C. S. Sargent to Sterling Morton (3.62143)
Date: January 3 1921Creator: Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. S. Sargent to Sterling Morton regarding a copy of a book he is sending as well as the arboretums the Mortons have established, or are planning, in Nebraska City and Chicago.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/01/11: Sterling Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62144)
Date: January 11 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. S. Sargent regarding the administration of the Arnold Arboretum, and plans for both the Arbor Lodge and an arboretum to be established outside of Chicago.
Extent: 3 typed pages on 2 sheets
1956/05/18: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.84518)
Date: May 18 1956Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk telling him he is sending him a large engraving of a dove tree that he received from the Arnold Arboretum after making a donation. He believes it is an example of wasted effort and money as well as poor public relations. The quality is not good, and it is too large. He believes most will be thrown out. He also notes that the acknowledgment has no signature or personal touch. Morton likes to think the Morton Arboretum is a more human and friendly place. Handwritten in pencil on letter: "Seen. thank you" with initials [G.S., possibly Gordon Scott?]
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/10/19: C.E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84929)
Date: October 19 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton enclosing a copy of a letter (not included) that Mrs. Cudahy sent to Dr. Merrill, Director of the Arnold Arboretum, expressing sympathy for the damage the arboretum suffered from a recent hurricane. He also quotes a section from the Arnold Arboretum's bulletin detailing the damage.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/10/21: Sterling Morton to Jean Cudahy (3.84930)
Date: October 21 1938Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Copy of a letter from Sterling Morton to Jean Cudahy sent to C.E. Godshalk telling her that Godshalk sent him a copy of the letter she sent to Dr. Merrill and stating they should do everything they can to help the Arnold Arboretum with plant material after the recent hurricane damage.
Extent: 1 sheet
1921/02/07: Sterling Morton to C. F. Adams (3.92108)
Date: February 7 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. F. Adams, acknowledging receipt of a copy of the contract between Harvard College and the City of Boston regarding the Arnold Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet