[1931]: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101394)
Date: 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Joy Morton wishing him a happy birthday and expressing his appreciation for his job at the Arboretum.
Extent: 3 sheets
1930/04/05: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101424)
Date: April 5 1930Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton updating him on events at the Arboretum. Since the soil is finally drying, Berg plowed all day yesterday. They are plowing the May place today. If they get good weather, a lot of planting will be done in the next two weeks. He laid off Valentine for a month without pay due to his drunken sprees. He believes Valentine will do most anything to keep his job. Tromp is busy in the cold frames. Price is getting the cars cleaned and greased for Morton's return. Emil is helping with the floors at the house. Fred Berg went to the hospital yesterday; nothing will be done except to make Berg comfortable until his doctor has recovered from an illness in a few days. Mary Alice and Jimmie are having a great time playing outside. He is enclosing some photos of the last snow storm. Everyone is anxious for Morton's return.
Extent: 3 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.
[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
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.
Extent: 2 sheets
1926/06/15: James Godshalk to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101573)
Date: June 15 1926Creator: Godshalk, James
Type: Document
Description:Letter from James Godshalk to his son, Clarence E. Godshalk. Father's letterhead states "Real Estate bought, sold, exchanged." He asks about a real estate ad in the Tribune for 1.25 acres and house in Downers Grove. He wants Clarence to look at the property as to its value, but don't disclose to the seller that his father is interested. Godshalk told the seller about a place on Mendon Prairie that has #1 prairie soil.
Extent: 1 sheet
1945/10/29: Clarence E. Godshalk to Edward L. Ryerson (3.109476)
Date: October 29 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Edward L. Ryerson of E. Mill Road, Deerfield, Illinois. During the gasoline rationing he was not able to come to see how the plantings he helped with are doing. Godshalk's son is now flying his own plane. They would like to land on a flat field, if Ryerson is agreeable. Otherwise they will fly over, and Godshalk will drive up later.
Extent: 1 sheet
1938/01/10: Clarence Godshalk to Jean Cudahy (3.62105)
Date: January 10 1938Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarece Godshalk to Jean Cudahy regarding gifts she had sent the children for Christmas as well as construction on the lake, a new model, and matter of expenses.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/06/06: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.84462)
Date: June 6 1952Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk telling Godshalk he plans to stay out of the school problems in Lisle. He asks Godshalk to tell Mrs. Riedy that Morton has considered the matter, but is unable to donate. He feels Mrs. Cudahy's attitude would be the same. He ran into Godshalk's son in Gar King's office; Morton is much impressed with him.
Extent: 1 sheet
1950/03/03: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85939)
Date: March 3 1950Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy stating Mr. Pipal would like to have Mrs. Watts attend the Junior Forestry program if he and Cudahy go in the spring. He would be happy for Mrs. Watts to go in his place. Her class could be covered by Mrs. Wasson or Mr. Nordine. Terry made an impression on Godshalk as well as Cudahy; Godshalk will send Terry the bulletins and any other material they have. Godshalk is working with Mr. Palm and Loehman to have some work done at the Arboretum. Due to the cold weather, nothing has been done about fixing up the stone work on the Thornhill Building. The men are still cleaning up after the ice storm. Mark Morton has dermatitis, and he is very uncomfortable. Mr. Stromquist has had no luck purchasing the McMann, Schumacher, and Jones' properties for the Arboretum. Stromquist dropped off about 4000 pounds of masonite scraps which they can make good use of. He and Mrs. Godshalk would like to attend their son Joe's wings ceremony. The Illinois State Historical Society has changed their plans and will not meet at the Arboretum in May. The County Historical Society will have their meeting at the Arboretum in June. As soon as he hears from Cudahy, he will write to Mr. Pipal and Terry.
Extent: 2 sheets
1950/03/22: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85942)
Date: March 22 1950Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy saying he may be leaving for Pensacola tonight or tomorrow. Miss Rasch's mother had a heart attack while they were on their trip. She had good care, and she is now quite well. Godshalk updates Cudahy on the work being done at Thornhill and at the Administration Building. They are unable to do any digging yet; the men will have plenty of work laid out while Godshalk is away. They are looking forward to their trip.
Extent: 1 sheet
1951/02/13: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85960)
Date: February 13 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He informs her of the death of Mrs. White. He shares details of Mr. White and their children, especially their son Charles. Mrs. Godshalk has been helping the daughters. Roads on the east side are closed because of snow and ice. They've opened the gates so people could walk. He updated her on improvements that Loehman has made to the Thornhill room that Mr. Nordine and Mrs. Watts use for classes. Jim has many details of naval maneuvers in the Mediterranean.
Extent: 2 sheets
1951/03/06: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85962)
Date: March 6 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He is anxious to meet her new dog. Lowell was pleased with the Symposium in Williamsburg. Mr. Nordine will go to Omaha and work with Mr. Pipal on the junior forestry program. Class attendance has been very high. Spring outdoor work will soon begin. Lowell was on duty at the Administration Building, answering questions from visitors on Sunday. He enclosed the bill for flowers for Mrs. White's funeral. A letter from Swarthmore College announces an updated edition of "Tree Crops", which he will purchase. He visited Mark Morton. Mrs. Pirotte says his appetite is good. He details Jim's experiences in the Mediterranean.
Extent: 2 sheets
1951/12/31: C. E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.85971)
Date: December 31 1951Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C.E. Godshalk to Jean Morton Cudahy thanking her for the chafing dish. They celebrated Christmas on the 23rd with Mary Alice and her family and spent Christmas with his mother in Three Rivers. There is the most snow he has ever seen at the Arboretum. The west side roads are open, and the Administration Building parking lot is open. The east side road is only open until the top of the first hill. The snow along the roads is four feet high. The mild weather of the past few days is letting the snow settle, making it easier to get around in the woods. The men have spent most of their time shoveling snow, aside from moving some trees. Jim came in on Saturday night. Godshalk is enclosing the October and November statements. The work at Nordine's house is nearly complete, going slightly over budget. Mrs. Nordine is very pleased. Classes start a week from tonight. They shall have large classes again. He hopes she had a happy Christmas and Mary Cudahy is well. Mr. Miskelly will call on her in Florida; he got such a thrill talking to her this fall.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/03/31: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85978)
Date: March 31 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. He describes the site he thinks will be ideal for the Arbor Day tree and boulder. It is near Thornhill. He and Mr. Berens found a flat-faced boulder on which to mount the plaque. He suggest 8-10 ft Pin Oaks to surround it. They will make reservations at the Spinning wheel for a luncheon before the ceremony. Ideal planting conditions. Mrs. Watts enjoyed her trip to Denver and Colorado Springs. Enormous enrollment in Mrs. watts' classes. Many weekend visitors. Jim is getting out of service this week.
Extent: 2 sheets
1952/04/09: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85979)
Date: April 9 1952Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy. The Arbor Day plaque will be fastened to the flat side of the boulder. There will be a tree planted for each of : J. Sterling Morton, Joy Morton, Sterling Morton and Jean Morton Cudahy on May 17, 1952. Lowell will write an article for the Garden Club of America Bulletin, sending it to the editor Mrs. Battles. Warm, dry April days bringing flowers in various locations. After getting out of the service, Jim will tour a bit, return to work for the summer at Morton Arboretum, and go back to school in the fall. He understands that Jean will leave Palm Beach April 15 and return to Chicago April 25.
Extent: 1 sheet
1953/01/21: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85987)
Date: January 21 1953Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy at Passavant Hospital in Chicago. He hoped she was feeling well enough to watch the first Presidential Inauguration to be televised. He taped President Eisenhower's speech to listen to again. He is listening to recordings of bird songs at various speeds. He shares the progress of the building program at the Arboretum. His son, Jim will be married January 29. Classes held by Mrs. Watts and Mr. Nordine are large and successful. They will be planting several large beech trees which they purchased from Fiore Nurseries.
Extent: 2 sheets
1953/02/06: Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85988)
Date: February 6 1953Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Jean M. Cudahy at Passavant Hospital. He describes his son Jim's wedding and future plans. With a mild winter, he saw his first flock of robins. Mrs. Watts is completing a new nature trail guide book. Walter has finished the labels for the trail. Mrs. Wasson, Mrs. Shawvan and Miss Helen Turner are helping Mrs Watts. He gave detailed updates on the building program with Loehman putting in the wiring. Sterling Morton sent Lowell a complimentary letter about the article for the New York Botanical Gardens. Ruby White would like to have her wedding in the Arboretum Hedge Garden. He hopes Mrs. Cudahy will soon be well enough to go home.
Extent: 2 sheets
1933/03/06: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99645)
Date: March 6 1933Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton stating they have been working in the woods taking out slippery elms and bailing hay. He goes on to give details of the hay operation. They are draining the lake in order to finish digging. Mr. Stearns says the deal for the Lacey land will be held up for two weeks due to the title. Godshalk has the new road marked, but will wait to continue until he hears from Stearns. Mrs. Godshalk and the children are well.
Extent: 1 sheet