Name/Title
Original Index of Glenwood CemeteryEntry/Object ID
GCA1_0001Scope and Content
This handwritten index serves as a reference for administrative purposes at Glenwood Cemetery. Compiled in the late 19th century, the document organizes the names of lot owners and interments in both alphabetical and numerical order. Each entry includes details such as section and lot numbers, names of the owners, and notes regarding transfers or family plots. The ledger illustrates the record-keeping practices within Glenwood's administrative framework, featuring handwritten columns and annotations that suggest frequent use by staff or superintendents to locate gravesites before the establishment of formal ledgers and plat maps.
The Index to Glenwood reflects the operational needs of a cemetery in post-Reconstruction Houston. By the 1880s, Glenwood experienced significant growth, making it necessary to maintain accurate burial records for managing lot ownership and family interments. This volume likely originated around the same time as the Board of Directors Minutes Book (1886–1976) and the Bylaws established in 1888, both pivotal components of the foundational documents produced by the Houston Cemetery Company.Context
This index is one of the oldest records found in the Glenwood Cemetery archives and provides information regarding the cemetery's administrative and spatial development.Collection
Glenwood Cemetery Walking and Archive Tour Highlights, Collection #1 Pamphlets, Mail-outs, Brochures, Booklets, etc.Category
CI: SI: SSI: Glenwood Booklets
CI: SI: Booklets
Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
title indexes, administrative records, burialsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
DocumentsSearch Terms
Index, Glenwood Cemetery, Lot Owners, Burial Records, Administrative, Ledger, Plat, MapsArchive Details
Creator
Glenwood CemeteryDate(s) of Creation
circa 1871 - circa 1888Archive Size/Extent
0.67 Linear FeetPrimary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
1871 Original Index of Glenwood CemeteryDescription
This handwritten index serves as a reference for administrative purposes at Glenwood Cemetery. Compiled in the late 19th century, the document organizes the names of lot owners and interments in both alphabetical and numerical order. Each entry includes details such as section and lot numbers, names of the owners, and notes regarding transfers or family plots. The ledger illustrates the record-keeping practices within Glenwood's administrative framework, featuring handwritten columns and annotations that suggest frequent use by staff or superintendents to locate gravesites before the establishment of formal ledgers and plat maps.
The Index to Glenwood reflects the operational needs of a cemetery in post-Reconstruction Houston. By the 1880s, Glenwood experienced significant growth, making it necessary to maintain accurate burial records for managing lot ownership and family interments. This volume likely originated around the same time as the Board of Directors Minutes Book (1886–1976) and the Bylaws established in 1888, both pivotal components of the foundational documents produced by the Houston Cemetery Company.Creator
Glenwood CemeteryDate(s) of Creation
1871 - 1888Container
FolderSubjects
DocumentsSearch Terms
Index, Glenwood Cemetery, Lot Owners, Burial Records, Administrative, Ledger, Plat, MapDimensions
Dimension Description
BookHeight
14 inWidth
8 inCondition
Reason for Exam
ExhibitionOverall Condition
DilapitatedCondition Type
Tear, Missing Areas / Holes, Fading, Discoloration, Bleeding, Creasing, Stains, WarpingDate Examined
Oct 3, 2025Surface
The item is in a deteriorated condition, featuring fragile paper, noticeable tears, and fading ink.Materials
PaperCopyright
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 7, 2025Update Date
October 14, 2026
