Name/Title
1888 Glenwood Rural Cemetery By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of The Houston Cemetery CompanyEntry/Object ID
GCA2_0001Scope and Content
This printed booklet outlines the foundational regulations governing Glenwood Cemetery, originally known as the Houston Cemetery Company, which was incorporated on May 12, 1871. It includes rules regarding lot ownership, maintenance, interments, and board operations. The pamphlet is printed in black ink on beige paper and exhibits signs of wear, including tape repairs and torn corners, suggesting its use in administrative settings during the late 19th century.
As one of the earliest governing documents of Glenwood, this booklet serves as a historical record of cemetery management practices during the Victorian era, reflecting the broader rural cemetery movement that aimed to integrate landscape design with civic organization. It is considered one of the oldest administrative records in the Glenwood Cemetery Archives.Context
This text serves as a foundational reference for understanding the governance and operational transparency of the cemetery during that period.Collection
Glenwood Cemetery Walking and Archive Tour HighlightsCategory
CII: SI: SSI: Glenwood Cemetery By-Laws
CII: SI: By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
bylaws (administrative records), boards of directors, administrative regulationsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
DocumentsSearch Terms
By-Laws, Rules, Regulations, Glenwood Rural Cemetery, Houston Cemetery Company, 1888, Glenwood CemeteryArchive Details
Creator
Glenwood CemeteryDate(s) of Creation
1888Archive Size/Extent
0.50 Linear FeedPrimary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
1888 Original Board of Directors By-lawsDescription
This printed booklet outlines the foundational regulations governing Glenwood Cemetery, originally known as the Houston Cemetery Company, which was incorporated on May 12, 1871. It includes rules regarding lot ownership, maintenance, interments, and board operations. The pamphlet is printed in black ink on beige paper and exhibits signs of wear, including tape repairs and torn corners, suggesting its use in administrative settings during the late 19th century.
As one of the earliest governing documents of Glenwood, this booklet serves as a historical record of cemetery management practices during the Victorian era, reflecting the broader rural cemetery movement that aimed to integrate landscape design with civic organization. It is considered one of the oldest administrative records in the Glenwood Cemetery Archives.Creator
Glenwood CemeteryDate(s) of Creation
1871 - 1888Container
FolderSubjects
DocumentsSearch Terms
By-Laws, Rules, Regulations, Glenwood Rural Cemetery, Houston Cemetery Company, 1888, 1871Dimensions
Dimension Description
BookletHeight
8-3/4 inWidth
6 inCopyright
Restrictions
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.Reproductions
Notes
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.Create Date
October 30, 2025Update Date
October 14, 2026
