Report of Boston Trip by C. E. Godshalk (3.101440)
Date: September 1924Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Report of a trip to Boston by C. E. Godshalk. He visited the Arnold Arboretum seeing the grounds, Administration Building, Herbarium, and Library. He met with Van der Voet, Rehder (Botanist), Wilson (Collector), Professor Sargent, Judd (Propagator) and Dr. Staff (from Kew). He lists trees suggested by Wilson as timber trees and trees and shrubs pointed out by Wilson as especially interesting. He toured the Arboretum with Professor Sargent, Dr. Staff, Wilson, and Mr. Morton. Finally, he saw some of the interesting sights of Boston before returning home.
Extent: 3 sheets
1929/07/06: Alvin M. West to Joy Morton (3.101441)
Date: July 6 1929Creator: West, Alvin M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Alvin M. West (Reference Library on American Benefactions) asking Morton for information about the Morton Arboretum and the tract of land formerly belonging to his father that was conveyed to the University of Nebraska. West's organization researches organizations and compiles information about them to share with potential donors.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/07/10: [Joy Morton] to Alvin M. West (3.101442)
Date: July 10 1929Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to Alvin M. West sharing some general information about the Arboretum and enclosing a bound copy of Volume 3 of the Arboretun's Bulletin.
Extent: 1 sheet
1925/01: Joy Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.101445)
Date: January 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence Godshalk saying he was glad to receive letters from Godshalk and sharing details about his trip. Guests' arrival was delayed due to floods in Georgia, and Morton has had a fine trip and caught numerous large fish. He encloses photos of some of them (not included in record).
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/02/12: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101446)
Date: February 12 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he received and likes the planting plans for the China collection. He believes they will get a lot of use from the Ford "Universal" machine. He updates Godshalk on their trip, giving return dates for various members of the group. He concludes with the weights of the three tarpon they caught.
Extent: 3 sheets
1925/03/07: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101447)
Date: March 7 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk where he approves of Godshalk's idea for the poplar collection. He compliments John's work in the greenhouse. He believes there is more value in his land than in Florida land. He is glad Godshalk and his wife are training their dog to be a pointer. Morton and his party are having a wonderful time, and they have enjoyed this winter vacation more than anything they have done in the past.
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/03: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101448)
Date: March 1925Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying the blueprints have arrived and giving his opinion of Godshalk's suggestions. He is anxious to get home and help.
Extent: 2 sheets
1924/03/24: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101449)
Date: March 24 1924Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk asking him to read an article in the March Atlantic. It is in line with Morton's view on conifers, and he asks Godshalk to obtain and plant this spring all the varieties he can access. He goes on to describe the itinerary of his trip and says Sterling's health has improved on the trip.
Extent: 5 sheets
1927/03/10: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101450)
Date: March 10 1927Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk wishing him success with his turkeys. They are enjoying the mild weather, but it is too hot during the day. They expect to be home in early April. He hopes they get a reasonable price for the cows. Sterling and his wife visited them, and they had a nice visit. They would both like to be home at Thornhill now; there is no place like it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/02/27: [Joy Morton] to C. E. Godshalk (3.101451)
Date: February 27 1929Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to C. E. Godshalk enclosing a copy of a letter he sent to Fred Berg upon learning about his accident. It is half scolding, half sympathetic. He hopes all goes well on the farm. They are pleased with Tuscon, then they will go on to Phoenix, stopping at the new Arizona Biltmore. They are both well and pleased to have missed the cold waves and blizzards at home.
Extent: 1 sheet
1929/02/27: [Joy Morton] to Fred Berg (3.101452)
Date: February 27 1929Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Joy Morton] to Fred Berg after his accident saying he is not sure whether to sympathize with him or scold him for forgetting he is not a youngster anymore. He is sorry Berg had the accident, and he hopes he will get over it without any bad effects.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/02/26: [C.E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton (3.101453)
Date: February 26 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C.E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton informing him of Fred Von Oven's death. He sent a nice floral piece in Morton's name. They had a cold spell--20 degrees below zero--followed by flooding. Their most serious problem now is the rabbits; they are doing the best they can to protect everything. Fred Berg sent in 14 head of cattle for a total of $1312.58. This will help considerably in cutting down on their cost of operation. Fred is able to be up for short periods of time, but he is still badly bruised. Van Gemert is busy grafting the scions he collected last fall. They are beginning to receive acknowledgements of orders placed for small evergreens. In general things are going well, and they are in good health. He hope Morton and Mrs. Morton are well and enjoying the southern breezes.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/06: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101454)
Date: March 6 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying Fred Berg seemed quite pleased to be scolded by Morton. He is getting around rather well. The weather is spring-like, but as the ground is still frozen, they are unable to plant. They have considerable trimming and burning of brush yet to do. The men are moving larches and pines for the background of the flower garden. They are also pruning. Chas Schroeder has been down several times to ask for phosphate for the land he left idle last summer. Fred Berg also wants phosphate for the big hill. Should he buy a car and divide it between the two?
He has two good candidates for the assistant in botanical work position. He is enclosing copies of letters of their qualifications. Mr. Kammerer is stopping by today. He would like Morton's approval to offer the job to one of them for the salary offered to Mr. Weimer. He includes a message from Mrs. Barnet to Mrs. Morton.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/13: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101455)
Date: March 13 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying the weather is quite spring-like. They have finished moving the pines and larches and are now moving the crabapples and hawthorns to the flower garden. There is brush to burn and raking to do on the residence lawn. Fred Berg seems to be completely recovered. There have been five calves born; one was sold to Frank Meyer. He would like to hire Kamerer (sic) who is not as scientifically trained as the other candidates, but he will accept a lower salary. Mr. Marts and Mr. Steere are working towards their doctorates and would not accept the salary offered. Morton's new chauffeur's wife liked the cottage, and they will move in April 1. The grape vines are trimmed and tied up, and Mr. Bain will loan them his power sprayer.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/19: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101456)
Date: March 19 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying he was glad to get his telegram telling him to hire Kammerer. He goes on to list Kammerer's qualifications. Godshalk is having Kammerer check the Arboretum's card catalog with Van Gemert's to insure the accuracy of Arboretum records. He had Kammerer checking up on winter damage with him and is also making notes on the plants that have the best spring bark color. He wants to highlight these plants in the first bulletin. He would also like to include a list of plants rabbits prefer, so readers know which ones to protect. At the Arboretum, winter weather damage was slight, but rabbit damage was heavy. Everyone at the Arboretum seems to enjoy his work; he has given the men responsibilities in addition to their regular work freeing up Godshalk to study plant material. He has been testing the ground for frost, but it is still too sticky to work in. They are trimming dead branches and burning brush. They will continue to move the crabapples and hawthornes when the soil is drier. He updates him on the dairy operation. Mr. Bixby sent him a letter saying the nut trees are dug and will be sent within a few days.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/03/26: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101457)
Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying they have started spring planting. He has added 12 men to the staff. He has a young man and his wife in the cookhouse; the men are satisfied with the cooking. He apologizes for not having thought of having his wife Margaret write to her uncle, George Damon, in Pasadena, telling him to look up Morton while Morton was there. Teuscher sent him of list of surplus plants in their nursery that the Arboretum can pick from in an exchange. Teuscher mentioned Dr. Eneader, the old willow man, is dead. It is very spring-like at the Arboretum with temperatures in the seventies.
1929/04/03: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101458)
Date: April 3 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton telling him about the heavy rain and wind the Arboretum experienced. Every low spot was filled with water, and water was over both roads north of the cement hedge near his house. He was worried about the river dam, but they did not have to do any sand bagging. Considerable road repair will need to be done on the east side. They have been transplanting from the nursery and thinning existing plantings using 24 men. The ground is still too wet for plowing and discing. Kammerer is in charge of the men digging in the nursery and in Van Gemert's beds; these plants will be added to the botanical and geographical groups. Penskofer and several straw bosses are in charge of the men doing the planting. He ordered the small trees for Pete Hardy's plantings. The new chauffeur and his wife moved in, and Godshalk had him clean and grease the Ford. He is a little afraid Price, the chauffeur, while probably a good driver, is not much of a mechanic. He will have White help him with the work on the Dodge. They will have the material ready for the first bulletin by the time Morton returns.
Extent: 2 sheets
1930/01/17: Joy Morton to [Daniel Peterkin, Sr.] (3.101459)
Date: January 17 1930Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to [Daniel Peterkin, Sr.], written in Bombay, telling him about his five night train trip through India. He saw the Taj Mahal, and he believes it is the most beautiful structure in the world. They are back on the ship, soon to be heading south. So far, the trip has been very satisfactory. He hopes to have reports about the business from Peterkin and Sterling [Morton] at Colombo or Batavia.
Extent: 2 sheets
1930/03/31: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101460)
Date: March 31 1930Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk saying he understands the storm is over, and he hopes they will soon resume planting. He wants all the nut trees they can get. He is glad the Schrader fire caused so little loss. He hopes Godshalk has better luck with the rabbits than others. He sends his regards to Fred Berg; he is not to hesitate to have another operation if the doctor recommends it. Hurley is going to plant a lot of trees; Morton doesn't believe he has the patience to stick to it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1930/12/17: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101461)
Date: December 17 1930Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on the tractor situation from the Arboretum's point of view. He goes on to detail all the things wrong with the tractor. If he had fully known the condition of the tractor, he never would have accepted it. He concludes by reminding Morton of all the used machinery that the Arboretum repairmen have kept running.
Extent: 3 sheets
1930/12/20: Circuit Court Summons, Joy Morton vs. Charles Schroeder (3.101462)
Date: December 20 1930Type: Document
Description:Circuit Court Summons in the matter of Joy Morton vs. Charles Schroeder requiring Schroeder to appear on January 2, 1931 " to answer unto Joy Morton in a plea of trespass on the case on promises to the damage of said Plaintiff as he [say sin] [sic] the sum of One Thousand Dollars."
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101463)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying Van Gemert's roof caught fire, with only slight damage since the fire was caught early. They are planting evergreens. He is enthusiastic about the fast-growing walnut seeds they received from Mr. Bixby. He is hoping to get some exceptionally fast- growing trees from the seed, and if so, they will propagate those trees. He is looking forward to their fertilizer experiments. Their milk base has been cut some, but he will endeavor to make the dairy pay in spite of it. Prices are low in the poultry business, but he believes there is more profit in poultry than in dairy. He is enclosing a letter from his wife with his letter.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101464)
Date: February 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton stating that due to the weather, they are unable to move any large evergreens. They have done some transplanting of small things in Morton's yard and are trimming the dead wood out of his trees. Godshalk is working on planting lists. Mr. George will send the Arboretum 20 geese, 30 mallards, and 3 pairs of wood ducks. Kerth and Godshalk have been making a study of the Eickhorst place. He believes they can have a successful poultry operation there. They plan to raise 2000 baby chicks.
Extent: 2 sheets
[1931]/03: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101465)
Date: March 1931Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk telling him about their trip to Palestine, Damascus, Egypt, Italy, and Germany by ship. He agrees with Godshalk's plan to have Eickhorst run a chicken operation. Morton hopes they will finish the spring planting, and they plan to return to Thornhill on May 4.
Extent: 2 sheets
[1931]/04/10: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101466)
Date: April 10 1931Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C.E. Godshalk updating him about his visit to Germany as part of his trip. He describes Germany's forests and his hopes for the Arboretum's forestry plots. He also writes about his visit to the Spath nursery. Dr. Spath and his wife will visit the Arboretum in the fall. The Mortons expect to be home the end of the first week of May.
Extent: 3 sheets
1931/04/11: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101467)
Date: April 11 1931Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk sharing information about his visit to the Botanical Garden (Berlin). He is sending a booklet and map from the garden. The men there like the Arboretum's bulletins 29-30. They thought they were more understandable than Teuscher's. This garden had the same issues with Teuscher as an employee that the Arboretum had. They like Germany very much, but there are many unemployed people and a great loss of men due to the war.
Extent: 3 sheets
1932/02/17: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101468)
Date: February 17 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on work being done around the Arboretum. The men are currently working in the woods. They moved the red cedars and will move pines from the nursery to Pine Hill when there is colder weather. They are thinning shrubbery on the residence grounds. The are planting, grading, and making paths due to the good working conditions this winter. Work on the highway has been stopped due to the mild weather and rain. Price is sick with a cold.
Extent: 1 sheet
[1932]: [C. E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton (3.101469)
Date: circa 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C. E. Godshalk] to Joy Morton saying they took a chance on the weather and dug larches and pines to transplant around Puffer Lake and on Pine Hill. The birds have started to return. The crew has been grubbing out undergrowth on Pine and Hemlock Hills. They are also cutting down dead trees, burning brush, and trimming second growth. They are pruning the orchards and the grapes. He also expects to plant more elms. The men are all doing good work. The highway gangs have been working all week grading along the river. He found a new market for the Mey Farm grain and hay with the Lisle men he has hired as well as other customers. He then details the prices he is getting for the grains and hay. He shares what he plans to plant on the farm this year. He hopes Morton and Mrs. Morton are enjoying Mexico City.
Extent: 4 sheets
1932/03/12: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101471)
Date: March 12 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton giving him details about the ice harvest. The ice house is filled to the top. They've had enough cold weather to move trees and enough mild weather to make paths and grub out slippery elm sprouts. This week has been a steady cold one. They finished the lilacs north of Godshalk's house, and the men have been working in the woods. Van Gemert has finished grafting, except the walnuts, and is now planting seeds. He has done well with the flowers for the house. As soon as the frost is out of the ground, they will begin planting.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/03/21: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101472)
Date: March 21 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying it has been quite wintery around the Arboretum. Most of the men have been working in the woods. One gang has been hauling dirt and gravel. Another has been working along the river cleaning up the damage from the recent sleet storm. Due to the frost in the ground, they are unable to do any planting. The nine turkeys left at the Westover's were turned loose in the woods. They come back to their pen each night to roost. The Ogden Ave. overhead bridge is coming along nicely. They are ready to start on the bridge south of Morton's main entrance.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/03/24: Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.101473)
Date: March 24 1932Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he received Godshalk's letters, and they were appreciated. He hasn't written because he thought it better to tell Godshalk about his trip when they returned home. They will be staying at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for 10-14 days for a course of baths. He is glad work is progressing on the new roads. He presumes the cold weather has been beneficial in keeping the trees from sprouting too soon. He hopes the cold weather has allowed them to fill the ice houses.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/03/28: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101474)
Date: March 28 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. A late season blizzard caused delays in work, with snow piled high. He detailed the display for the Garden Show, which tries to highlight the natural and rustic aspect of the Arboretum, with a gate and pathway. Early shrubs were forced into bloom and a large hawthorn was dug from east of Joliet Road. There will be a bulletin board with a map and forms to sign up for the Bulletin.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/04/05: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101475)
Date: April 5 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. Because of the nice weather, he is working 46 men this week, cutting sod, creating mulch, digging plants, spreading black dirt, planting lilacs, and many other tasks. "It gives me a thrill to have this large crew so we can make things go the way I like to see them." He won a gold award on the exhibit at the Garden Show in Chicago. John Kleppe is working in the garden and seems to enjoy it.
Extent: 2 sheets
1932/04/04: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101476)
Date: April 4 1932Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton, at Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Clarence E. Godshalk. He wants to donate to Arbor Lodge 100 small Ulmus [primula?] for Arbor Day. He wants Godshalk to arrange with Porter to have the ground prepped and location determined. "I want them planted where they will make a good showing." He feels the treatment and the waters are good for them. They expect to arrive home on April 10-12. Thank Kerth and Barney for their good letters.
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1935/02/27: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101477)
Date: February 27 1934Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton, in Phoenix, to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is pleased that the warmer weather in Chicago has allowed good progress on planting. "It is particularly good to know that you have made a start on the big hill. That will be the beginning of "Arboretum Mountain." We have to make it very impressive, so you can put in as many trees as you have. Conifers, a few poplars and Chinese elms would be alright." After the trees are established the road can be located. He's glad to hear that Jimmy is over his chicken pox. Tell Kerth to write about the farm conditions. They will return to Chicago by April.
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1926/04/08: Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101479)
Date: April 8 1926Creator: Morton, Joy
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joy Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Mr. Denny has resigned and will be moving to Florida. Morton would like to find a well-educated woman in her 40s who would keep the books, take shorthand to write Morton's letters, and catalogue and care for the books in the stacks. He suggests putting a telephone in the hall near the Stacks area where she could work. Godshalk would have to arrange for her board and room. This person might even be of help to him if he "possibly might be tempted to write a book on the early Nebraska experiences." He has lots of data to produce something worthwhile. He also explores the idea of grooming a man to eventually become Assistant Superintendent of the Arboretum, when that position is needed. They travelled to the General Sherman Park, but the roads and paths were too washed out to hike to the General Sherman Sequoia tree.
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