1933/02/27: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99644)
Date: February 27 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on the numbers and types of trees they have moved (or plan to move) and planted this fall/winter. He no longer has any extra men and will not need them until they finish digging Lake Marmo. They are filling holes in the woods. Mr. Schless is making very good progress.
Extent: 1 sheet
Treasures of Versailles (3.99593)
Date: 1962Type: Book
Description:A book from an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago titled, "Treasures of Versailles." The book's design was done by Suzette M. Zurcher (Suzette Morton Davidson), a trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Marion Hall's retirement party - collage of employees (3.94922)
Date: 1990Type: Photographic image
Description:A collage of photographs of Arboretum employees and board members created for Marion Hall's retirement party. Part 3 of 4.
Employees depicted include:
Top row (left to right):
- Fay Wheatman
- Deb Seymour
- Roger Brunke
- Suzette Morton Davidson
- Liz Bacon
- Charles C. Haffner III
- Unknown
- Unknown
- Larry Carton
- Elizabeth "Sodie" Zimmerman (?)
- Joe Fuqua
- Kris Bachtell
- Unknown
- Ed Hedborn
- Ray Schulenberg
- Unknown
- Irene Foody
- Lucy Mettewie
- Walter Eickhorst
- Dick Wason
- Unknown
- Bruce Germain
- Carol Doty
- Floyd Swink
- Dennis Welch
- George Ware
- Dennis Liby
- Jim Clegg
- Marilyn Halperin
1926/08/24: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92170)
Date: August 24 1926Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton. The telephone company has signed for 8 floors in the Morton Building. Other prospective tenants are Western Cold Storage, Bates & Rogers, and Vacuum Oil Company. He gives a brief response to the Puffer Farm cottages idea. Updates on new construction in Lisle and Downers Grove. Many younger Morton family members are enjoying the swimming pool and horses. He will got to Boston for his annual visit to Arnold Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1926/08/09: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92169)
Date: August 9 1926Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He suggests other possible tenants for the Morton Building, with the idea that the entire building be identified with the electrical communication industry. On a family vacation in southern France, they enjoy horseback riding. Extensive details and ideas in response to his father's idea of vacation cottages on the Puffer Farm area (Letter : 1926/07/28).
Extent: 4 sheets
1926/07/28: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92168)
Date: July 28 1926Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton, who is in France. Based on the amounts for vacation rentals in France, Joy proposes the idea to Sterling to build and rent vacation cottages on the Puffer Farm area. That would bring in more money than farming. Updates him on the construction of the Morton Building, with the Telephone Company as a prospective tenant on 6-8 floors. Three employees have new baby boys, with one named after Joy Morton. His horses, Tangerine and Big Boy are growing.
Extent: 3 sheets
1922/03/30: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92161)
Date: March 30 1922Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He met with Simonds at the Arboretum. He's very pleased with the progress on grading and dredging. Especially pleased with the layout of roads, which will develop the property to the fullest. Trees have arrived, but they cannot be planted until the ground is drier. He is interviewing for Butler and Chauffeur. Hans and his wife from last year have returned. He suggests that Joy ask Joe for some tame horses to enhance the property and please Suzette. Teletype sales issues with Howard, Carr and AT&T.
Extent: 2 sheets
1921/08/29: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92145)
Date: August 29 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. Suzette had a birthday party with other children in France. He received a referral to a wigmaker, Mr. Curley. Some details about the Morkrum business. They are enjoying their drives outside of Paris. He comments on Marion Gray and other family members.
Extent: 2 sheets
1921/08/29: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92144)
Date: August 29 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton. Howard needs more orders for equipment for Morkrum to be profitable. He relates the progress on building the lakes, roads and additional purchases of property adjoining the arboretum. Updates on family members: Robert Gray, Jean, Joe, Marion, Margaret, Suzette, and others.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/08/10: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92138)
Date: August 10 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton, in London. He's working with Murray on sales of teletype machines. He mentions Reid Brothers, Reagan, Broccard, Kleinschmidt, the Post Office, AT+T, and Western Union as potential buyers of teletype machines or printers. He discusses his family's recovery after Carolyn's death.
Extent: 13 sheets
1921/08/08: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92136)
Date: August 8 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton. He hopes that Sterling will return soon to resume control of the Morkrum business. He describes in detail his current plans for the arboretum: the contract to build the lake, and a road around the new lake. He'll start tree propagation in the old hog barn. He shares family news.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/08/01: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92135)
Date: August 1 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton, in which he shares his thoughts on Sterling's and Sophy's European trip. He had a slight attack of gout. Based on this summer's drought he will expand the water system at Thornhill. Very pleased with Mr. Simonds work on the Arboretum. He plans to incorporate South Farm buildings into the Arboretum. There will be a black pony waiting for Sue when she next visits.
Extent: 2 sheets
1921/07/17: Sterling Morton to Joy Morton (3.92130)
Date: July 17 1921Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Joy Morton. He gives positive comments on a wide variety of previously discussed topics. He thinks incorporating a lake on the arboretum property will be attractive.
Extent: 3 sheets
1921/06/20: Joy Morton to Sterling Morton (3.92127)
Date: June 20 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Sterling Morton. He is disappointed in the earnings from the teletype business. Margaret has been ill. He is still waiting the delivery of his new Pierce. Mr. Simonds suggests that the land east of the road is the best for growing trees. The salt business is good. He spoke at a meeting of waterway boosters of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
Extent: 2 sheets
1962/02/13: C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Sterling Morton (3.86105)
Date: February 13 1962Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Sterling Morton stating Mrs. Zurcher suggested that if there is any of Mr. Morton's photography equipment the Arboretum could use Mrs. Morton might be happy to donate it to the Arboretum. Therefore, Godshalk asks if Mrs. Morton would be willing to send the Arboretum Morton's Contaflex camera which would be used in the new photography room. Due to winter weather, the Arboretum has not been able to start on the new houses or library. Building the new library will start as soon as the snow is gone. He is grateful to Mrs. Morton for the library.
Extent: 2 sheets
1961/03/27: C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Sterling Morton (3.86103)
Date: March 27 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Mrs. Sterling Morton stating the stone for Mr. Morton has been ordered and will be ready several days before the memorial service. It is a duplicate of Mrs. Joy Morton and Mr. Mark Morton's stones. Mrs. Zurcher is arranging with Ed Baker for an Episcopal minister. He is glad Mrs. Zurcher accepted the Chairmanship of the Arboretum Trustees. He is sure it will be a pleasure to work with her.
Extent: 1 sheet
1961/03/21: Order for Sterling Morton's Monument (3.86097)
Date: March 21 1961Type: Document
Description:Order for Sterling Morton's granite monument from Peter Troost Monument Company, signed by Suzette Zurcher.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/08/30: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86092)
Date: August 30 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton updating him on the construction plan for the control houses and options for staffing them. He also shares his plan for repairing the Lake Marmo bridge. Mr. Swink has been hired and will work under the direction of May Watts. The plan is for him to take over her duties when she retires if everything works out. The work on Lake Marmo and the settling basin is almost complete. The Arboretum will get about $17,000.00 for the fill from Meadow Lake in addition to the beautiful lake. They are working to make their entrances beautiful. He responds to Morton's request about leveling the fountain.
Extent: 3 sheets
1960/08/11: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86090)
Date: August 11 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton talking about whether to hire Mr. Swink to take over for May Watts. While Mrs. Carton was not too enthusiastic about Swink, Watts thinks he is the best person to carry on her work. Godshalk doesn't believe that the change to the entrance to the parking lot should be made as walkers who use the parking lot should pay, too, as the lot requires maintenance as well as the roads. Tony has gone to Boston to the National Shade Tree Conference and the AABGA Convention. He sent Tony with 140 of Godshalk's slides of the Floriade and the botanical gardens of Europe. Godshalk has an idea for the front of the Arboretum Center, and he will have Tony prepare the map Morton suggested on his return. The rotunda terrace steps have been fixed, and work on Lake Marmo and the settling basin is progressing.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/04/11: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86084)
Date: April 11 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton thanking Morton for his help in planning for his expense money for the upcoming trip. He was happy to hear that Morton transferred some securities to the Arboretum. Godshalk believes Morton's father would be happy with the progress at the Arboretum and that these last few years will go down in Arboretum history as outstanding ones. The Bird Construction Co. will soon be ready to start cleaning Lake Marmo. They took the temporary columns down today. He describes the progress on the new control house. He asked Tony to make some sketches for the area in front of the Arboretum Center. They are making the 3 foot square pebbled blocks for the terrace by the rotunda. They will plant trees from the street tree collection in the new parking area. Work on Route 53 will begin again tomorrow. He shares where Morton can send letters to him while Godshalk is in Europe, and he hopes Mrs. Morton is improving rapidly.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/02/23: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86081)
Date: February 23 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating he hasn't received the copy of the letter Dr. Carlton wrote to Morton. He's enclosing a slide of the informal Christmas tree they had in the rotunda with the four columns in the background. He's asked Mr. Ward to prepare some elevations for the control house for Morton. Mrs. Watts is making steady improvement recovering from her stroke. Miss Turner is doing a splendid job filling in for her. Although they don't have a signed contract yet, Bird Cartage Company will begin work tomorrow on digging the catch basin and cleaning out Lake Marmo. He then discusses details of the arrangement. He shares information about their upcoming European trip, thanking Morton for his generosity in making the trip possible. He's sorry they won't be able to meet with Morton in Europe, and he is happy Mrs. Morton is feeling well again.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/09/21: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86071)
Date: September 21 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating Mrs. Zurcher and Godshalk discussed putting a fountain, rather than a sculpture, for the terminal feature for the top end of the hedge garden view. After visitors climb the 1500 foot hill, there should be something attractive for them to see. He is happy Mrs. Morton is doing well on their trip. They will soon be grading the shore lines of the new lake, and there is plenty of water boiling up from the bottom.
Extent: 2 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
1959/08/24: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86069)
Date: August 24 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton saying he is sorry Mrs. Morton's digestive upset makes it impossible for them to go on their Africa trip. He sympathizes as he has digestive issue of his own. He discusses using crushed stone as a solid base, the size of the remodeled Thornhill terrace, the wooden treads on the rotunda terrace steps, and the replacement of Thornhill's revolving door. He has a traffic pattern worked out for the fall. The contractors are trying to get steel to finish the bridge. He updated Morton on the Route 53 project. He related that Tribune writers (Mr. Orr and Miss Knock) are not doing write-ups about the Arboretum since Mr. Spencer began handling the publicity. Families have enjoyed swimming in Arbor Lake this summer. Godshalk has been asked by the president of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretums to chair a committee to prepare an exhibit for the the AABGA at the International Horticultural Exhibit at Rotterdam, March 25-September 25, 1960. Would the trustees like to contribute?
Extent: 3 sheets
1959/03/24: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86062)
Date: March 24 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating the plans are about done for the Arbordale plantings. The plans will be reviewed by Professor Keith (Head of the Landscape Department, University of Illinois) and Professor Longenecker (Head of the Landscape Department, University of Wisconsin). Mr. Ward sent out drawings for the planned changes to the terrace. Godshalk is doubtful of the plan; Mrs. Zurcher will come out to the Arboretum to see it when she returns from Colorado. Work on Route 53 should begin in April. Godshalk has started staking out the shrub plantings around Arbor Lake. He is meeting with Mr. Kress to see how much planting the Arboretum will be allowed to do along the toll road.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/02/13: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86061)
Date: February 13 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton providing further information about taking photographs indoors without using a flash. He was sorry about Mrs. Peterkin's death. He attended the funeral. He'll get in touch with Mr. Ward about the concrete pebbled slabs.
Extent: 2 sheets
1957/03/19: Sterling Morton to E. L. Kammerer (3.86029)
Date: March 19 1957Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to E. L. Kammerer thanking him for his comments on Morton's book. He clarified that he did not accompany his father and stepmother on their around the world trip. He did accompany them on their honeymoon, but only kept a personal diary. He suggests Mrs. Zurcher work on the map-circular passed out at the information desk in addition to the information booklet.
Extent: 1 sheet
1957/03/14: C.E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86028)
Date: March 14 1957Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton responding to Morton's question on why there was no charge for two specific Arboretum classes. Mrs. Zurcher met with Mrs. Hinson (consultant librarian). Mrs. Hinson would classify the library collection, and Mrs. Naser would do the typing. He asks if Mrs. Hinson's total charge of around $600 could be paid from Morton's chairman's fund. He will be going to Morton's place tomorrow to check on the plantings.
Extent: 2 sheets
1957/03/14: E. L. Kammerer to Sterling Morton (3.86027)
Date: March 14 1957Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Sterling Morton thanking him for his book "Twice Around," and stating what he found especially interesting about it and comparing it to Morton's earlier work. Mrs. Zurcher was out to discuss the information booklet details.
Extent: 1 sheet
1957/03/05: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86026)
Date: March 5 1957Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton enclosing a copy of the requested class schedule marked with classes that will have a charge. The Arboretum acreage is 1300-1350 acres. He is mailing the Arboretum information folders today. Mrs. Watts was on Window to the World (WTTW), and she will be starting a new television series around May 1. He expects to have Morton's home landscaping done this week except for plants ordered for spring delivery. Godshalk asks for Morton's opinion on which slides would appeal to Arboretum customers.
Extent: 2 sheets
1957/02/18: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86025)
Date: February 18 1957Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Godshalk had lunch with Mrs. Zurcher and discussed many Arboretum problems. He checked on the plantings at Morton's home. Godshalk, Mrs. Zurcher and May Watts decided to charge $1.00 for one class; some classes no charge. Discussion of future gate charges. Slides sent to Morton needed for publicity.
Extent: 2 sheets
1966/11/17: Harriet R. Baker to Marion T. Hall (3.85909)
Date: November 17 1966Type: Document
Description:Letter from Harriet R. Baker, of the Village Association of Woman's Board of the Art Institute of Chicago to Dr. Marion T. Hall. Enclosed is a check for $100 to be added to the book fund. This is in gratitude for the tour and lecture by Mrs. Zurcher and the luncheon provided by Mrs. Naser.
Extent: 1 sheet
1966/10/15: Suzette M. Zurcher to Bank of Lisle (3.85908)
Date: October 15 1966Creator: Davidson, Suzette Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Suzette M. Zurcher to Bank of Lisle. She requests that Clarence E. Godshalk's name be removed from Arboretum accounts signature cards because of his retirement on September 27, 1966.
Extent: 1 sheet
1965/10/06: [Evelyn Naser] to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85907)
Date: October 6 1965Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Evelyn Naser] to Suzette Morton Zurcher updating her about events around the Arboretum. It rained all day the day of the Fall Festival. Even so, the Festival was a success with about 600-700 people attending. The Tea Room served 150 for lunch, 70 for tea, and almost 300 for dinner. Naser suggests that they do not have the Fall Festival at the end of September because the auditors require an inventory count on October 1. They had to bring in staff to count early in the morning after the Festival. She suggests they do the Festival the third week in September. They are still working on getting a new water cooler; the one they wanted is no longer available. The Arboretum is starting to get quite busy. The Tea Room was swamped, and the slide shows were well-attended. The fall color is coming in good. The boss is back, returning several days early due to rain. Carol is getting settled in her new home, and she helped Marlie move. Martin Anderson is in Florida on vacation, and Walter is in the process of building a small summer house in Michigan. She is enclosing a copy of a rather dizzy letter from a man who attended their beef stew dinner that gave them a good laugh.
Extent: 2 sheets
1965/09/24: [Evelyn Naser] to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85906)
Date: September 24 1965Creator: Naser, Evelyn M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Evelyn Naser] to Suzette Morton Zurcher saying she hopes Mrs. Zurcher is having a wonderful time on her trip and hopes the weather has been nice. At the Arboretum, it has been rainy. Tea room business is poor. Plans for the Fall Festival are going well, but other than counting the reservations for the dinner, they have no way of knowing how many people will attend. The Quarterly and the folders have not yet arrived. She and Tony examined a new water cooler, and they both liked it. The bulletin board project is at a halt until Mrs. Zurcher returns due to a disagreement between Arnie and Naser. Naser believes Mr. Kettleman will do a good job. Mrs. Watts has lined up everyone for the Prairie Path Day on October 23. Twenty-five people will lead walks on various parts of the path for people with different interests. Ray got back last night and is anxious to tell Zurcher about his trip. The health inspectors inspected the Tea Room and had nothing but good words for it. Alma Greene's husband had brain surgery yesterday. It went well, but he is in pain and most uncomfortable. The Jens Jensen exhibit had to be sent on, so Tony is going to Whitnall Park to check out a mushroom exhibit they would be willing to loan the Arboretum; Naser wants an exhibit hung during the Fall Festival in case there is inclement weather.
Extent: 2 sheets
[1965]/07/23: Suzette Morton Zurcher to Evelyn Naser (3.85905)
Date: July 23 1965Creator: Davidson, Suzette Morton
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Suzette Morton Zurcher to Evelyn Naser asking her to arrange for young Vince and her to be picked up at O'Hare on August 1. She would also like Larsson and Hannah picked up at the Lisle train station on the 30th. She asks Naser to reconnect her phone, water-softener, and other appliances before she returns home. She is anxious to be back and hear all the news.
"will do Friday" is handwritten by the telephone number
Extent: 1 sheet