03/29: Mrs. Joy Morton II to Clarence Godshalk (3.84706)
Date: March 29 2020Creator: Morton, Faith C.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Faith Morton to Clarence Godshalk inquiring about trees or shrubs to be given away.
Extent: 1 page
1044/01: Jean M. Cudahy to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.84567)
Date: January 1941Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Jean Morton Cudahy updating Clarence Godshalk on their garden and travels.
Extent: 4 sheets
12/31/1938: Margaret Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.84831)
Date: December 31 1938Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Morton to Clarence Godshalk describing work to be done to the house. Enclosed is a check to Stephens and Rosenbaum but would like to work evaluated before check is sent. Enjoying the winter in San Antonio.
Extent: 2 pages
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
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".
1898/02/08: 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.
1898/02/10: 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
1898/02/28: 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.
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
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
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.
1910-1925/08/20: Mary S. Potter to Mr. Morton [Joy Morton] (3.62208)
Date: August 20 2019Creator: Potter, Mary S.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mary Potter to Mr. Morton thanking him for a gift of candy and informing him of an illness contracted by her daughter.
Extent: 2 sheets
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
1916/10/10: 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
1916/10/11: 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
1916/10/12: 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
1917/04/23: Address of John Lee Webster (Nebraska Semi-Centennial Celebration at Nebraska City) (3.84642)
Date: April 23 1917Type: Document
Description:Address given by John Lee Webster at the Nebraska Semi-Centennial Celebration at Nebraska City on April 23, 1917 in honor of J. Sterling Morton. The address details the history of Nebraska and J. Sterling Morton's many contributions to the state.
Extent: 24 sheets
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
1920-1930: [Joy Morton] Private Business Note (3.62515)
Date: 1920 – 1930Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Note about income taxes, the division of land, and provisions in a will about turning over the land to the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 Sheet
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
1921/01/19: C. S. Sargent to Sterling Morton (3.62146)
Date: January 19 1921Creator: Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. S. Sargent to Sterling Morton regarding the history of the Arnold Arboretum and Mr. Morton's plans for an arboretum outside of Chicago.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/02/04: C. F. Adams to Sterling Morton (3.62145)
Date: February 4 1921Creator: Adams, Charles F.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. F. Adams to Sterling Morton [addressed to J. Sterling Morton (1832-1902)] enclosing a copy of a contract between Harvard College and the City of Boston as well as an excerpt from Benjamin Bussey's will.
Extent: 2 Sheets
1921/05/27: [Joy Morton] to C. S. Sargent (3.62147)
Date: May 27 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter to C. S. Sargent arranging to meet during a trip to Boston and mentioning the death of a granddaughter.
Extent: 1 Sheet
1921/06/01: Joy Morton to C. S. Sargent (3.62148)
Date: June 1 1921Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Telegram to C. S. Sargent confirming plans to meet.
Extent: 1 Sheet