1986/08/21: Ross Brocato to George Ware (3.69996)
Date: August 21 1986Creator: Brocato, Ross, Delly, John G. , Kelsey, Pat
Type: Document
Description:A set of documents including a letter from Ross Brocato to George Ware, a research paper titled "Mapping Soil pH as an indicator of Disturbance by P.D. Kelsey, and The Arbor Lake Research Report Update for July, 1986.
Extent: 6 sheets
1987/11/06: C. Lewis to G. Ware et al. (3.67074)
Date: November 6 1987Creator: Lewis, Charles A.
Type: Document
Description:Memo from Charles Lewis of the Morton Arboretum to George Ware concerning drainage problems in tree nurseries and proposed action plans.
Extent: 2 sheets
1992 Annual Report, Research Group (3.81725)
Date: 1992Type: Document
Description:Annual report for the Research Group of the Morton Arboretum which contains a mission statement, group structure, chronology of events, interactions, priorities, and strengths and weaknesses.
Extent: 8 sheets
1992/06/03: Rick Hootman and Pat Kelsey to Chris Whelan (3.44211)
Date: June 3 1992Creator: Hootman, Rick, Kelsey, Pat
Type: Document
Description:Memo from Rick Hootman and Pat Kelsey to Chris Whelan regarding research questions and other issues of concern regarding the East Woods.
Extent: 2 sheets
1994/12/15: Fay [Wheatman] to Research Staff, Kris B.[Bachtell], Scott M. [Mehaffey], and Pete V. [Van Der Linden] (3.56322)
Date: December 15 1994Type: Document
Description:Memo from Fay [Wheatman] to members of The Morton Arboretum Research staff detailing notes take by Scott Mehaffey on the Collections/Research Workshop.
Extent: 2 sheets
1997/04/11: Rick Hootman and Doris Taylor to George Ware et al. (3.41605)
Date: April 11 1997Creator: Hootman, Rick, Taylor, Doris
Type: Document
Description:Memo from Rick Hootman and Doris Taylor to George Ware and others briefly describing community tree planting ceremonies for several suburbs to commemorate Arbor Day. Includes two completed forms for Hinsdale and Woodridge planting ceremonies and photocopied map of Hindsdale.
Extent: 4 sheets
A Berm Detail for the Morton Arboretum [of the southern boundary] (3.5269)
Date: 1988Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:Revised version of the Western section issued in June, 1988.
Extent: 1 sheet
A Berm Detail for the Morton Arboretum [of the southern boundary] [ink drawing on parchment] (3.6763)
Date: February 1986Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:Set of topographic maps giving berm elevations along the East-West Tollway from the Route 53 intersection to the eastern boundary of the Arboretum. Coverage of the area is given as follows: [1] Western section inclusive of the King's grove area; [2] Central section inclusive of the area into the East Woods; [3] Puffer marsh area.
Collection has a revised version of the Western section issued in June, 1988 and a CD scan by Pat Kelsey, 4-18-2006.
Extent: 3 sheets
Aluminum Effects on Rooting Habits of Sugar Maple & On the Nutrient Balance of Sugar Maple, Red Maple, & Red Oak Growth in Sand Culture (3.62342)
Date: 1985Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Article
Description:The Master of Science degree thesis written by former Arboretum employee, Patrick Kelsey. The thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
Arboretum staff in Hedge Garden (3.4047)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Arboretum staff in Hedge Garden
(L to R): Pat Kelsey, John Swisher, Deb Seymour, George Shabel
Extent: 1 photograph
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 1999 (3.107071)
Date: 1999Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 1999 Branches Newsletter includes articles on the following: volunteers Dolores and Ted Symon who have volunteered in the root and soil labs, at the Arbor Day plant sales and at the Visitors Center; the assistance of Eagle Scouts with the Heritage Trail Project under the direction of Ed Hedborn, Plant Records manager; the Volunteer giving Project; and the retirement of Carol Doty after 35 years at the Arboretum including overseeing the volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers and Arboretum classes and activities are also featured.
Extent: 4 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Autumn 1987 (3.107030)
Date: 1987Creator: Engle, Martha
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Autumn 1987 Branches Newsletter includes articles on; a soil survey conducted in response to drainage problems exacerbated by the North/South tollway and funded in part by an Institute of Museum Sciences grant, the Adopt a collection program to assist with the maintenance of the collection plantings or geographic collections, and reporting on the recent volunteer recognition. Educational opportunities, volunteer opportunities and lists of new volunteers are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of the Morton Arboretum, Spring 1990 (3.107044)
Date: 1990Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 1990 Branches newsletter contains articles on the following: the Arboretum Propagation Facility including greenhouses; the introduction of fire or controlled burns into the East Woods; and the Soil Characterization Laboratory which was running tests on the soil and water at the Arboretum to ascertain the effects of sodium and calcium chlorides used as road deicers on the adjacent tollways. Volunteer opportunities, trainings, classes and events are featured along with lists of current and new volunteers.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Summer 1989 (3.107040)
Date: 1989Creator: Engle, Martha
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Summer 1989 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: a history of the soil at the Arboretum, specifically the movement of the glaciers and the ice sheet that covered the area; an update on the berms' their formation, purpose (to mitigate salt, exhaust and noise pollution), and design; and a sampling of collecting trips conducted by Arboretum staff and scientists. An in-service for volunteers, special events and classes are featured along with a list of new volunteers.
Extent: ;6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of the Morton Arboretum, Summer 1991 (3.107049)
Date: 1991Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Summer 1991 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: an interview with artist and Curator of Rare Prints, Nancy Hart Stieber; and an article about the West Chicago Prairie and the study of it's soil by Morton Arboretum Soil Scientists Rick Hootman and Pat Kelsey. Information about volunteer positions, volunteers, classes and events is included along with lists of new volunteers
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 1993 (3.107056)
Date: 1993Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 1993 Branches Newsletter contains articles on: the staff photographers at the Arboretum, John Kohout and Jim Nachel, and the Photo Lab collection; Hidden Lake Forest Preserve highlighting the section leased to the Arboretum; and an introduction to Linda Kovach, the new Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer opportunities, classes, events and lists of new and existing volunteers are included.
Extent: 6 pages
Chemical Deicers and the Environment (1.10299)
Date: 1992Creator: Kelsey, Pat, Hootman, Rick
Type: Book
Conservation Project Support: Final Performance Report, Institute of Museum Services (3.67140)
Date: May 31 1991Creator: Donnelly, Gerard T.
Type: Document
Description:Final Services Report to the Institute of Museum Services from the Morton Arboretum for conservation project support. The report contains a project description, participants, and a financial status report.
Extent: 9 sheets
Crabapple Lake Plan Meeting: August 31, 1987 (3.67076)
Date: August 31 1987Type: Document
Description:Notes from an August 31, 1987 meeting regarding plans to correct erosion and drainage issues for Morton Arboretum's Crabapple Lake, Crowley Pond, and other affected areas.
Extent: 2 sheets
Cross-sections and Elevations of the Cactus Pit [preliminary to development of the Endangered Species Habitat] (3.6102)
Date: July 17 1989Creator: Hootman, Rick
Type: Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Data: Inflow (3.57607)
Date: May 13 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Dataset
Description:Data for Clean Lakes Program from Willoway Creek inflow. Lists D.O., Temp. pH phenothaline alk., and total alk.
Data: Marmo (3.57608)
Date: May 13 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Dataset
Description:Data for Clean Lakes Program from Lake Marmo. Lists total depth, secchi, D.O., Temp. pH phenothaline alk., total alk., and light profile.
Data: Meadow (3.57609)
Date: May 15 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Dataset
Description:Data for Clean Lakes Program from Meadow Lake. Lists total depth, secchi, D.O., Temp. pH phenothaline alk., total alk., and light profile.
Data: Overflow (3.57610)
Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Dataset
Description:Data for Clean Lakes Program from Willoway Creek outflow. Lists D.O., Temp. pH phenothaline alk., and total alk.
Data: Sterling (3.57611)
Date: May 15 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Dataset
Description:Data for Clean Lakes Program from Sterling Pond. Lists total depth, secchi, D.O., Temp. pH phenothaline alk., total alk., and light profile.
Drainage--Frost Hill (3.36065)
Date: November 7 1988Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Plan
Description:Design plan and graphs
Sections A-A thru F-F
Extent: 1 sheet
Earthworm Bioassay Procedures to Evaluate the Extent of Aerially Dispersed Lead and Cadmium in an Urban Arboretum (3.62612)
Date: 1986Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Article
Elm Collection Water Table and Meadow Lake Staff Gauge (3.57613)
Date: July 17 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat, Hanzely, Thomas
Type: Dataset
Description:Data for ground water monitoring wells, Meadow lake staff gauge data and daily precipitation. Attached graphic represents wells vs. Meadow lake staff gauge and precipitation.
Elm Collection Water Table Elevations (3.57614)
Date: July 17 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat, Hanzely, Thomas
Type: Dataset
Description:Water table elevations for well 1,2, and 3.
Elm Collection Water Wells Particle Size Analysis (3.57615)
Date: December 3 1998Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Dataset
Description:Particle size analysis data on well boring soils.
Employees shoveling soil around newly planted tree at Arbor Day employee tree planting (3.55665)
Date: April 1996Creator: Hootman, Rick
Type: Photographic image
Description:Employees shoveling soil around newly planted tree at Arbor Day employee tree planting. P.J. Smith in plaid shirt, Patrick Kelsey behind at left in brown jacket, Peter Wang, behind at right in green jacket, Rita Hassert, behind in purple jacket.
Extent: 1 slide
Evaluating Vegetative Communities by Edaphic Conditions at the West Chicago Prairie, West Chicago, Illinois (3.62622)
Date: 1990Creator: Hootman, Rick, Kelsey, Pat, Lampa, Wayne
Type: Article
Events, News, & Classes: Autumn 1984 (3.113775)
Date: 1984Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1984 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the Yuletide celebration and a lecture about "The Arboretum and Chicago's Architectural Heritage". The Arboretum also received a grant from the National Park Service of the United States Department of Interior to study the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Extent: 5 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Autumn 1986 (3.113783)
Date: 1986Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1986 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as a talk by Dr. Gary Watson, the Arboretum's root specialist, discussing the importance of roots and a look at a Victorian Christmas with Sunny O'Neil. Field trips included birding along Chicago's lakefront, a waterfowl fall migration in the Palos area, and a trip to the Indiana Dunes. Charles Lewis and Dr. Herbert Schroeder, Environmental Psychologist with the US Forest Service, were participating in an exchange research trip to The Netherlands to establish joint projects.
Extent: 5 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Spring 1985 (3.113780)
Date: 1985Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Spring 1985 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as welcoming Spring with classes like Arboretum Spring and The Nature of Spring. There are also several opportunities for birding. Field seminars were offered for Spring in the Southern Appalachians and Isle of Royale Adventure, and field trips were available to Braidwood, IL, Starved Rock State Park, Warren Woods, and Nelson Lake Marsh. The Atlantic Richfield Foundation Grant awarded $125,000 to support the project "City Trees For City People".
Events, News, & Classes: Summer 1988 (3.113793)
Date: 1988Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1988 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the program "Cry Havoc! Weeds! (Part 2)" and a field trip to Milwaukee's Botanical Gardens. The construction of Crabapple Lake was announced. Margo Brumis and Beth Robinson joined the Arboretum staff. Ray Schulenberg and Robert Betz received United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) awards.