Floyd Swink and Gerry Wilhelm reviewing documents at desk (3.57726)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink and Gerry Wilhelm reviewing documents at desk
Floyd Swink outside (3.5148)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink outside
Extent: 1 photograph
Undated: Jeff Mengler to George Ware et al. (3.37832)
Creator: Mengler, Jeff
Type: Document
Description:Arboretum memo from Jeff Mengler to George Ware, Marlin Bowles, Kris Bachtell, Joe Larkin, Marion Hall, and Floyd Swink about the delivery of a report concerning findings from a seed bank study that was part of the Des Plaines River Wetland Demonstration project.
Extent: 1 sheet
Floyd Swink instructing class in a classroom (3.4089)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink instructing class in a classroom
Extent: 1 photograph
Original Manuscript of the Handlist of Woody Plants at the Morton Arboretum (3.40003)
Creator: Schulenberg, Ray, Eickhorst, Walter, Swink, Floyd
Type: Document
Floyd Swink and Gerry Wilhelm in Herbarium reviewing specimens at table (3.57725)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink and Gerry Wilhelm in Herbarium reviewing specimens at table
Floyd Swink pointing something out to students in birding class (3.4083)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink pointing something out to students in birding class
Extent: 1 photograph
Floyd Swink and Gerry Wilhelm in Herbarium reviewing specimens at table (3.57724)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink and Gerry Wilhelm in Herbarium reviewing specimens at table
Floyd Swink with birding class in the woods (3.4082)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink with birding class in the woods
Extent: 1 photograph
Floyd Swink in office, side profile (3.5149)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink in office, side profile
Extent: 1 photograph
Field book of western wild flowers / by Margaret Armstrong in collaboration with J. J. Thornber with five hundred illustrations in black and white, and forty-eight plates in color drawn from nature by the author. (3.20119)
Date: 1915Creator: Armstrong, Margaret, 1867-1944.
Type: Book
Extent: xix, 596 p., [48] p. of col. plates : ill. 18 cm.
A Landscape Development Plan for Residence C-17, The Morton Arboretum Housing Project (3.6432)
Date: circa 1958Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Plan
Description:Copy 1 states on back: "Landscape plan Swink house."
Extent: 1 sheet
Floyd Swink in office (3.5150)
Date: 1960sType: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink in office
Extent: 1 photograph
1960/08/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105108)
Date: August 3 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He will forward copies of the recommendations for Floyd Swink, from the Chicago Academy of Science and University of Illinois. He hopes that Dr. Thieret of Chicago Natural History Museum will put his recommendation in writing. Morton would like the Education Committee to consider whether Godshalk can approach Swink about a job teaching classes. Morton is not concerned that Swink doesn't have a PhD. He is pleased that the Cushman Trucksters are useful, and will save wear and tear on roads and large trucks. He's sorry that American-Marietta Company has been slow about getting the foundation for the columns done. Godshalk has his permission to find a local concrete man to help. Call Mr. Ward to speed them up on the gates, gate posts and toll houses. He asks about Godshalk's final decision on parking at the entrances. He is not in favor of bare parking lots, and suggests that plantings go in between cars.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/08/07: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105109)
Date: August 7 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Mr. Malloy assumed that Morton was interested in [a large donation for the hospital] when Morton commented that 'the sisters' run a good hospital and putting a hospital next to a major highway was a bad idea. The Board Committee on Education should meet Mr. Swink. He's glad the work on Lake Marmo is progressing, as well as the grass along the highway. He wants to bring the entrance to the Center back into the main stream of traffic. He asks for detailed drawings with very specific criteria. In addition to his own ideas, he wants to get input from Godshalk, Tony, Mrs. Z., and others.
Extent: 1 sheet
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
1960/08/22: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105112)
Date: August 22 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk expressing that he is willing to employ Mr. Swink and that Mrs. Zurcher should also see him. He is glad that Tony has gone to National Shade Tree Conference. He notes about the parking lots that there is a problem with people parking in the "short term" parking place for the Arboretum Center and continuing on to the Arboretum. He also notes a public relations angle to parking lots: if charges made for cars only and pedestrians are free, this fee can be justified by the fact that patrolmen needed to control traffic and that cars cause wear and tear on roads. Such a plan could determine if later they might need to charge everyone. Sending letter to Ed Baker because there may be legal aspect concerning tax exemption; we need his advice before deciding about parking lot. He will have Ed call Godshalk about parking lot. He is glad to see work coming along well on Lake Marmo, that Godshalk has an idea for front of Arboretum Center, and that the rotunda terrace steps have been fixed.
Extent: 2 sheets
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
1960/09/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105116)
Date: September 3 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He sent approval of the gate house changes to Mr. Ward. Curbs with plantings are better than platforms. Posts should be 6 inch pipe, fitted with eyes for chain and filled with concrete. He cautions about trailer heaters with unsightly tanks. Electric heaters may be too costly. But proper ventilation would be required for LPG heaters, and conceal the tanks. He approves the change in location of the west gate house, which might be good if they start to charge for parking. Consider the same for the east gate house. He is pleased with the Meadow Lake dredging deal that Godshalk negotiated. He hopes the same for Lake Marmo, and that they both should not need cleaning for a long time. For the bridge he agrees to "put a new arch on either side, after cutting away all of the crumbling concrete." Also a new arch at the back of the old dam is a good idea. He suggests a new deck to tie it all together and he likes the look of a wooden railing to give a better view. He sees many changes to the map and roads in the past five years. He can't find the 'Bird Bath' on the map. He looks forward to meeting Mr. Swink, who has a big job to fill Mrs. Watts' shoes.
Extent: 5 sheets
Floyd Swink in office at typewriter (3.5147)
Date: 1961Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink in office at typewriter
Extent: 1 photograph
1961/01/02: Sterling Morton to Mrs. Orville M. Smith (3.107121)
Date: February 1 1961Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Sterling Morton, on behalf of the board of trustees, for Mrs. Smith's kind letter of January 18, 1961, specifically commendations for Floyd Swink and for the Arboretum's "housekeeping."
Extent: 1 page
1961/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86094)
Date: February 16 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton sharing information about ticketing systems for the new control houses. The price of the tickets needs to be set by Morton and the trustees. The Arboretum will staff the control houses with men from the Burns Agency. The stacks have been taken out in the stackroom at Thornhill and are being install above the laboratory at the Arboretum Center. The books are ready to go to Arbor Lodge and should be sent next week. The old hog house at South Farm is being torn down for additional nursery planting space. The work on converting the old cookhouse into four apartments is progressing well. The rest of the men are removing undesirable trees. He is still enthusiastic about the trucksters. Winter classes are going well, and the new colored map will be ready by spring. Mr. Swink, with a bird group, discovered a great horned owl using an abandoned hawk's nest at the Arboretum.
Extent: 2 sheets
1961/06/22: C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher (3.85881)
Date: June 22 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Suzette Morton Zurcher stating he has nothing unusual to report. Godshalk received the Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal from Swarthmore College given to him in honor of his 40 years of work in developing The Morton Arboretum. They drove the Cadillac on their trip east, and they visited three arboretums: Morris Arboretum, Secrist Arboretum, and the Holden Arboretum. Mrs. Watts told Godshalk she wanted to give up all classes and charge of the Educational Program as she wasn't feeling up to the job. Floyd Swink is now in charge, and his new job has spurred him on to do even more. He will have four Channel 11 programs in September. Mrs. Watts would like to continue to work two days a week helping get class materials ready, working on a new general information book for the Arboretum and helping Godshalk can up some of her previous teaching programs on film. Traffic has slowed now that the bloom is over. Ed Baker is back, but has been so busy Godshalk hasn't had a chance to talk to him yet. He asks Zurcher to remember him to her mother and tell her how much he and Margaret are enjoying the car.
Extent: 2 sheets
The Morton Arboretum Annual Report of the Chairman: November 30, 1961 (3.85880)
Date: November 30 1961Type: Document
Description:An annual report that discusses the death of Sterling Morton and provides a brief memorial for him, updates on Arboretum Staff, visitors, and the education program. This report also discusses the future creation of the Sterling Morton Library.
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) (3.36840)
Date: October 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo), Floyd Swink standing in front of large tree
Extent: 1 slide
Quercus imbricaria (shingle oak), Floyd Swink standing next to young tree (3.47333)
Date: October 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Quercus imbricaria (shingle oak), young tree mostly covered with green leaves near road and with Floyd Swink standing alongside in grassy area amongst trees
Extent: 1 slide
Albizia julibrissin Durazz. (silk-tree), habit, Floyd Swink (3.83201)
Date: October 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Albizia julibrissin Durazz. (silk-tree), habit, Floyd Swink in front of the tree
Extent: 1 slide
Quercus robur (English oak), habit, fall (3.57827)
Date: October 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Quercus robur (English oak), Floyd Swink standing in front of mature tree covered with green leaves and near road amongst trees showing color
Extent: 1 slide
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: May T. Watts and Floyd Swink with fellow hikers at a park (3.35264)
Date: October 19 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:May T. Watts and Floyd Swink stopp with fellow hikers at a park in Batavia along the former Chicago, Aurora and Elgin railway, on land that would become part of the Illinois Prairie Path. Helen Turner is seated to the left.
Extent: 1 slide
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: Floyd Swink and Warren Keck (3.34445)
Date: October 19 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink, Warren Keck, and others converse gathered for the initial survey of the land that would become the Illinois Prairie Path.
Extent: 1 slide
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: May T. Watts, Floyd Swink, Helen Turner, and others having lunch (3.35260)
Date: October 19 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:May T. Watts, Floyd Swink, Helen Turner, and others have a discussion while stopping for lunch at a park in Batavia near the former Chicago, Aurora and Elgin railway, on land that would become part of the Illinois Prairie Path.
Extent: 1 slide
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: Floyd Swink, Helen Turner, May T. Watts, and others near Wheaton (3.35248)
Date: October 19 1963Creator: Sobolik, A. A.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink, Helen Turner, May T. Watts, and others walk along the former Chicago, Aurora and Elgin near houses in Wheaton, Illinois, on land that would become part of the Illinois Prairie Path.
Extent: 1 slide
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: Floyd Swink's written description (3.35265)
Date: October 19 1963Creator: Swink, Floyd
Type: Document
Description:A type-written narrative from Floyd Swink describing the first walk along the former Chicago, Aurora and Elgin railway, on land that would become part of the Illinois Prairie Path.
Text, from top to bottom:
Saturday, October 19, 1963
the walk inlcuded Wayne, Batavia, and Wheaton,
along the old Chicago, Aurora & Elgin right-of-way;
the tour also inlcuded a walk along the old Geneva
branch, abandoned in 1937; we (or at least I)
then stopped at Perry Lake in Glen Ellyn to watch
the excavation of a mastodon
the walk consisted of Arboretum class members
[handwritten] (Floyd Swink)
Extent: 1 sheet
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: Floyd Swink and other visitors (3.34455)
Date: October 19 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Floyd Swink and other visitors in small groups gathered for the initial survey of the land that would become the Illinois Prairie Path.
Extent: 1 slide
Illinois Prairie Path, first trip: May T. Watts, Mollie Salmon, and Floyd Swink with group at Wayne village station (3.35244)
Date: October 19 1963Type: Photographic image
Description:Standing next to the Wayne village station, Floyd Swink speaks to a group gathered for the initial survey of the land that would become the Illinois Prairie Path. Swink appears to be holding a tuft of grass for the group to view. May T. Watts and Mollie Salmon stand to his left.
Extent: 1 slide