1929/02/26: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99723)
Date: February 26 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter sent to Mr. Morton in Tucson from Clarence E. Godshalk. Fred von Oven died last night. A floral piece will be sent in your name. Fred Berg sent in 14 head of cattle, yielding $1312.58. When Fred berg feels better, he will send in a few more. Van Gemert is grafting scions that he collected last fall, and filling up the greenhouse. Small evergreens for the test plots should be arriving.
Extent: 2 sheets
1929/01/21 : Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99709)
Date: January 21 1929Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton. Godshalk and Mr. Teuscher never agreed on the purpose and organization of Morton Arboretum. If Mr. Teuscher leaves and I am given responsibility, I am outlining here the ideas I would like to carry out. Purpose: To cultivate in the minds of the general public a love for trees and educate them in the use of woody plants in reforestation. Means of Accomplishing this: 1) Enlarge the collection 2) Search for new trees 3) Properly label all trees. 4) Propagate for our future plantings. 5) Rearrange the office: card catalog, herbarium, picture catalog, sample of all woods. 6) Publish Bulletins 7) Be efficient and frugal 8) Study of birds and native wildflowers. VanGemert could move to Teuscher's house, freeing Van Gemert's house for a warmer winter office. He gives a job description for a graduate botanist to be hired.
Extent: 4 sheets
1928/03/30: Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99683)
Date: March 30 1928Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Joy Morton in Palm Beach, Florida, updating him about Lisle weather and planned plantings of small pines and firs in the East Woods. Teuscher, VanGemert and Godshalk talked about Mr. Palmer's trip to the Davis Mountains. Because the area is so different, they see little benefit to Morton Arboretum, except to have Herbarium specimens to exchange. The trip will be beneficial to the botanic world because the area has not been studied. Please let us know how much of the $850-$900 you wish to pay for his trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1926/06/21: C. E. Godshalk to [Joy Morton] (3.99657)
Date: June 21 1926Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to [Joy Morton] saying Van Gemert would appreciate it if Morton could ask Professor Sargent for some seeds from Cornus kousa chinensis and Prunus sargentiana.
Extent: 1 sheet
1932/12/15: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99643)
Date: December 15 1932Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E Godshalk to Joy Morton enclosing a copy of a letter received from A. B. Stout saying there will be a delay in shipping the poplar cuttings due to the satin moth quarantine in Maine. They started moving evergreens at the Arboretum. Since it is cold he is using a small crew; as it gets warmer, he will need to expand the crew. The ice in Lake Marmo is seven inches thick; they will start cutting soon. He asks if Morton has any objection if the Godshalks take their annual holiday vacation. He will have work laid out in advance, and Van Gemert and Kammerer will be available to answer questions.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/03/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99634)
Date: March 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying most of the snow from the blizzard and light snowfalls is gone, moistening the soil--too moist for planting. They fixed up the Modern Garden exhibit for Mrs. Morton's garden club at the Merchandise Mart. It was awarded a 1st prize ribbon. Godshalk believes that the Arboretum should have an exhibit there next year to familiarize the public with their work. He details Van Gemert's work in the propagating house. He declined Mr. Bixby's offer of more nut trees; he told him they would prefer scions. Kerth is not writing as there is nothing new to report. Godshalk goes on to give a brief update on the farms. Everyone at the Arboretum has taken a great interest in the new ducks and geese on the property. When Morton visits Kew Gardens, Godshalk asks that he request scions and cuttings of their newest trees and shrubs be sent to the Arboretum. He believes Morton will be pleased with the appearance of the place when he returns. He thanks Mrs. Morton for the cards she sent to the family and himself.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99632)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godsalk to Joy Morton relating that the Van Gemerts' roof caught fire, but the fire was easily extinguished. They are planting some of the evergreens that were previously dug. They received some walnut seeds of the Thomas variety from Mr. Bixby. They are supposed to be the fastest growing walnut trees. They hope to get an exceptionally fast growing tree from the seeds which they will then propagate. He describes the fertilizer experiments they plan to conduct. Their dairy milk base has been cut, but they will endeavor to make the dairy pay. Prices are low in the poultry business, too. He encloses a letter from his wife Margaret. He hopes they are having a glorious trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1925/05/25: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99620)
Date: May 25 1925Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton expressing his opinion of Professor Sargent's criticism of Bulletin No. 2, which Godshalk wrote. Godshalk believes Sargent would like his choice, Teuscher, to be the permanent editor-in-chief of the bulletin, explaining his criticism of Bulletin No. 2, when he offered no criticism of Bulletin No. 1, written by Teuscher. Godshalk is not interested in being the editor on a permanent basis and will help Teuscher all that he can. He goes on to respond to Sargent's criticisms of his work on Bulletin No. 2. He feels Sargent's criticism was not offered in the proper spirit.
Extent: 4 sheets
1932/01/21: E. L. Kammerer to Robert Van Tress (3.94805)
Date: January 21 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter apologizing for not sending the list of Chrysanthemums they had requested on time. Says the enclosed list includes the varieties he and Mr. Van Gemert felt are best to grow in the area, and requests cuttings if the Conservatory has them. The second page is a list of the Chrysanthemums the Arboretum would like cuttings of.
1938/12/13: E. L. Kammerer to Frank T. McFarland (3.94378)
Date: December 13 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Frank T. McFarland thanking him for the seedings and grafts of Gleditsia aquatica and Ginkgo biloba and requesting Quercus robur pectinata as well. Mr. Kammerer notes that he forwarded Mr. McFarland's list of desired plants to Mr. van Gemert and will ship what they can in January.
1935/02/18: E. L. Kammerer to Wyman's Framingham Nurseries (3.94356)
Date: February 18 1935Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Wyman's Framingham Nurseries requesting scions of yellow-leaved Berberis thunbergii that John Van Gemert mentioned had grown when he worked there, if they have any in stock.
1932/10/24: E. L. Kammerer to the Arnold Arboretum (3.94309)
Date: October 24 1932Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to the Arnold Arboretum requesting a number of plants that Mr. Van Gemert identified as good possible additions to The Morton Arboretum's collection. An extensive list of plants accompanies the letter.
1931/06/06: A. E. Kunderd to John Van Gemert (3.94273)
Date: June 6 1931Creator: Kunderd, A. E.
Type: Document
Description:Order acknowledgement from A. E. Kunderd to John Van Gemert for order of two dozen gladiolus, also explaining current bulb offer.
1930/12/09: E. L. Kammerer to R. Wyman (3.94258)
Date: December 9 1930Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to R. Wyman of Framingham Nurseries requesting prices for Taxus canadensis hedges that Mr. Van Gemert saw on the property when he visited, as they would like to include them in the experimental hedge garden they are starting at The Morton Arboretum.
1930/11/20: E. L. Kammerer to William H. Judd (3.94242)
Date: November 20 1930Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to William H. Judd of the Arnold Arboretum requesting cuttings of Taxus media Hatfieldii, Taxus media Hicksii, and any other new evergreens they may have as Mr. van Gemert's annual collecting trip to the east coast was postponed.
1938/04/22: E. L. Kammerer to Dr. Edgar Anderson (3.93998)
Date: April 22 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Dr. Edgar Anderson, geneticist at the Missouri Botanical Garden, writing that his reply to the letter about lonicera olgae is delayed pending receipt of propagating wood from Kirov Forest Technical Academy in Leningrad. Mr. Kammerer mentions that Mr. van Gemert also believes Lonicera Olgae has potential in the Midwest, and says they would gladly share wood or a grafted plant once they receive it.
1938/07/12: E. L. Kammerer to Otto A. Rothert (3.93723)
Date: July 12 1938Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Expresses how much he enjoyed reading about "Forest Retreat" and its gardens, and says he will suggest to Carl Berg that they visit next time he is in Louisville. Recommends talking to Mr. Van Gemert about the variegated plants he saw on his European tour.
1938/03/30: Otto A. Rothert to E. L. Kammerer (3.93722)
Date: March 30 1938Creator: Rothert, Otto A.
Type: Document
Description:Commends Mr. Kammerer on Bulletin quality, talks about visit to Arboretum with Mr. Rudy L. Haag and appreciation for Mr. Van Gemert's hospitality. Mentions his gardening hobby and particular interest in variegated plants, asks if he knows of any to add to his collection. Mentions mutual friend Carl Berg.
1937/01/04: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. M. L. Fuller (3.93713)
Date: January 4 1937Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Says he will refer her request to Mr. Van Gemert and add her to the subscriber list for the Bulletin, although they did not find the $1.00 she mentioned was enclosed in her previous letter.
1936/12/22: Mrs. M. L. Fuller to E. L. Kammerer (3.93712)
Date: December 22 1936Creator: Fuller, Mrs. M. L.
Type: Document
Description:Thanks Mr. Kammerer for his reply and asks if Mr. Van Gemert could send instructions for propagating evergreens. Mentions enclosed $1.00 to subscribe to the Bulletin of Popular Information.
1936/12/19: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. M. L. Fuller (3.93711)
Date: December 19 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Says it is impossible to identify the tree from the sample she sent, one would need to see the tree and even then it might be difficult due to the extreme variability of the Juniper's genus. He also says the Arboretum cannot propagate the tree, but that Mr. Van Gemert can instruct her on the process. Also mentions that he will send samples of the Bulletin of Popular Information for her to read.
1936/11/19: E. L. Kammerer to Principal of Downers Grove High School (3.93708)
Date: November 19 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/17: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. T. L. Powell (3.93707)
Date: November 17 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to The Elmhurst Press (3.93706)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to Elgin Courier News (3.93705)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/17: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Maurice E. King (3.93704)
Date: November 17 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to Des Plains Suburban Times (3.93703)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to The Evanston Review (3.93702)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter announcing a series of lectures to be held at the Administration Building at the Arboretum.
1934/10/31: R. E. Horsey to E. L. Kammerer (3.93670)
Date: October 31 1934Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Thanks him for sending the Morton Arboretum's bulletins, and expresses happiness that E. L. Kammerer and his mother enjoyed their visit to Highland Park in New York. Send regards to him and Mr. Van Gemert. Enclosed a map of Highland Park.
12/10/1935: Mrs. Arthur H. Boettcher to E. L. Kammerer (3.93590)
Date: December 10 1935Creator: Boettcher, Mrs. Rose K.
Type: Document
Description:Letter on behalf of the Garden Club of Illinois, mentioning that they have been working with Mrs. Watts on providing educational classes and would like E. L. Kammerer, Clarence Godshalk, and John van Gemert to also teach and conduct field trips.
1936/11/16: E. L. Kammerer to the Downers Grove Reporter (3.93580)
Date: November 16 1936Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Announcing a series of free lectures at the Arboretum, given by May Watts, Clarence Godshalk, John Van Gemert, E. L. Kammerer, and O. M. Schantz.
1934/09/29: E. L. Kammerer to William N. Craig (3.93561)
Date: September 29 1934Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter asking Mr. Craig for recommendations of places to visit while traveling to Boston to collect data at the Arnold Arboretum. Mentions that Mr. Van Gemert recommended he contact him.
1940/05/03: E. L. Kammerer to Jean M. Cudahy (3.85164)
Date: May 3 1940Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Jean M. Cudahy informing her that the cuttings from the Louis Philippe rose that were ordered from Pringle House in Charleston are ready for Mr. van Gemert to root. 2) He expressed sympathy at Mrs. Morton's sudden passing. 3) Described the early May snowfall with concern for various flowering trees.
Extent: 1 sheet
1940/03/26: Mark Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.84977)
Date: March 26 1940Creator: Morton, Mark
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mark Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he met Mr. Van Gemert, and he was disappointed in not seeing Godshalk. He noticed the snow had not been removed from the front steps and felt they should be kept clean.
Extent: 1 sheet
1937/12/21: Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84822)
Date: December 21 1937Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence Godshalk to Mrs. Joy Morton inquiring about car and upholstery color for new 1938 Ford to be ordered for Mrs. Barnet's use in the spring. Also enclosing last letters received from Mr. van Gemert.
Extent: 1 page
1937/12/16: To Mrs. Joy Morton (3.84821)
Date: December 16 1937Type: Document
Description:Letter to Mrs. Joy Morton with Arboretum updates - The work in the garden is progressing well; house is near completion; trustees met and maintenance expenses are detailed; statements through October are complete; the land purchase of Jake Mey property has gone through; the west end of Lake Marmo has been cleared with a fence built to prevent further runoff; Mrs. van Gemert reports that 1000 species and plants have been added as a result of his trip.
Extent: 2 pages